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Australia continues to support and empower community initiatives in Solomon Islands, just like at the Katova School in Hograno/Kia/Havulei Constituency! Through the Solomon Islands – Australia Community Partnerships, Australia is funding the building materials and transportation costs for the school toilet block at the new Katova Community High School. High Commissioner Hilton recently travelled with […]

The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is excited to play a key role in supporting the upcoming 2024 Oceania Rugby 7s, which will take place in Honiara on December 7th and 8th, 2024. This event will showcase elite rugby talent from across the Pacific and beyond, serving as a vital qualification platform for global tournaments.

Recently, a discovery of the largest coral found in the Solomon Islands has caused a bit of local tension after reports by international media outlets, BBC, and ABC. The conflicting headlines have led to a divided reaction among the people. BBC reported that the largest coral was found in the Pacific, near the Solomon Islands,

The Church Agency Network Disaster Operations (CANDO) has successfully concluded a one-week Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) training in Auki, Malaita Province.The training was held at the Auki from Monday, 11th November, to Friday, 15th November 2024. The MEL training was funded by the Church Agency Network Disaster Operations (CANDO) in Australia for its local

Honiara, Solomon Islands – Director of the Commodities Export Marketing Authority Cabinet Subcommittee (CEMA CSC), Simon Chottu, has successfully concluded his participation in the “Seminar on Trade Promotion for Developing Countries,” held in Beijing, China, from November 6 to 19, 2024. The seminar, organized by the PRC Embassy in Honiara and funded by China’s Ministry

Twenty-five academic staff from the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) departed the country on Sunday, 24 November, for a two-week training program at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in Australia. According to Stanley Houma, Manager of the SINU Standards and Quality Office (SQO), the group will participate in training for the Graduate Certificate in

The Member for Are’are and leader of the Independent Party, Hon. Peter Kenilorea, has officially announced via his social media account that he will be taking legal action against the Deputy Prime Minister and Member of East Guadalcanal, Hon. Braddley Tovosia. The dispute centers around the appointment of two public officers to the Board of

The McPherson Baea Live in Concert, held on Sunday, November 24th, was a resounding success, drawing many Christians from across Honiara and the Solomon Islands. The event, a unique blend of spiritual celebration and live music, was headlined by a renowned local gospel singer, McPherson Baea, whose long-standing contributions to the gospel music scene set

Australia has gifted vital x-ray equipment to Solomon Islands Customs and Excise Division (SICED) operations at the Solomon Islands Post Office. This initiative will not only help to disrupt illicit or prohibited goods, but support Solomon Islands’ budget position by improving revenue collection. Australia’s support forms part of the Solomon Islands Customs and Excise Division

People of East Malaita have raised concerns over a recent news report that showed pictures of some upgraded roads with the title “Malaita’s East Road Upgrade Near Completion.” The article, however, showed only a small section of the road, misleading readers into thinking the entire route had been improved. In reality, the upgrades are limited