The recent announcement by the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) regarding the development of a new curriculum to promote LGBT tolerance in Solomon Islands has started a serious debate across Solomon Islands. The curriculum, which is being developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Peace, Traditional Governance, and Ecclesiastical Affairs (MPTGEA), aims […]
Photo: SIBC Government officials and dignitaries gathered at the National Parliament Chambers to pay their respects to the Late Fr. Sir John Ini Lapli, the 4th Governor General of Solomon Islands. His body was laid in state, allowing officials alike to honor his significant contributions to the nation. A funeral service will be held today
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The Republic of Korea is proposing a visa exemption agreement for diplomatic and official passport holders of both Korea and the Solomon Islands. This proposal was introduced when His Excellency Jong Ho CHOI, the Non-Resident Ambassador of Korea to the Solomon Islands, presented his credentials to Governor General His Excellency Rev David Tiva Kapu. The
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LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew has strongly condemned the latest murders in West Papua by the Indonesian military. Hon Wale’s call comes amidst recent media reports of Indonesian military unit that are roaming Intan Jaya Regency, slaughtering West Papuans at will.The recent killings have also included minors. “Solomon Islands as a Melanesian country must continue
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Regional News The Minister for Health & Medical Services Honourable Dr Ratu Atonio Rabici Lalabalavu today declared an outbreak of HIV in the country with 1093 new HIV cases from the period of January 2024 to September 2024. “I have many times reiterated my concerns for the increasing number of new HIV new cases since
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The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has commenced the review of its 2021-2025 Strategic Plan through a Balanced Scorecard Training Workshop held this week. Speaking at the official opening of the Balanced Scorecard Training on Monday, the Acting Vice-Chancellor and Pro-Vice-Chancellor Corporate (PVCC), Dr. William Parairato, emphasized the significance of this initial process, as it
𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐔 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 Read More »
The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has blasted the ADB for its insistence on awarding the Kongulai water treatment plant contract to Rean/PCS, despite evidence of non-performance raised by Solomon water officials. Wale stated that the failure of the Kongulai water treatment plant project is a direct consequence of ADB’s irresponsible decision to prioritize
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The National Referral Hospital (NRH) in the Solomon Islands continues to go downhill, with patients facing worsening conditions as essential drugs become scarce and bedding runs out. For a nation that recently hosted the Pacific Games 2023 and saw government officials jet off abroad with unnecessary numbers of delegates and expensive meetings, the hospital’s state
The government’s decision to continue with a 20-year contract with a Malaysian printing company for passport production is being heavily questioned, and it is clear this move may be a costly mistake. The contract was signed in 2015 by the DCC Government and IRIS Corporation Berhad in November 2015 and involved printing 10,000 passports per
Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) wish to expressed its sincere acknowledgement and appreciation to Honiara City Council for the reduction of fees and charges for year 2025. SICCI made their acknowledgement following the Honiara City Council’s (HCC) announcement on reducing its fees and charges for 2025, as part of the HCC (2025
SICCI ACKNOWLEDGE HCC FOR REDUCTION OF FEES FOR YEAR 2025.
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