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International Correctional Leadership Exchange Programme in Singapore concludes successfully

The Deputy Commissioner Operations of the Correctional Service of Solomon Islands (CSSI), Mr. Michael Nagu, has safely returned to the country after successfully participating in the International Correctional Leadership Exchange Programme (ICLP) held in Singapore. The programme, held under the theme “Enhancing Correctional Workforce Capabilities,” brought together correctional leaders and practitioners from around the world […]

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PS Dr. Rodie Highlights Importance of Physical Education in Schools

Honiara, Solomon Islands – The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), Dr. Franco Rodie, has underscored the importance of Physical Education (PE) in promoting a healthier and more active Solomon Islands, particularly among young children. Speaking at the opening of the Overseas Training Course on Coaching Capacity Building for

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SOLOMON ISLANDS PARTICIPATES IN THE 2025 PNG PETROLEUM & ENERGY CONFERENCE

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea — A delegation from the Solomon Islands Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) led by Dr Christopher Vehe, Permanent Secretary, has participated in the 2025 Papua New Guinea Petroleum and Energy Conference, held from 8–9 October 2025 at The Stanley Hotel & Suites, Port Moresby. The Solomon Islands

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𝐆𝐍𝐔𝐓 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐞

Honiara, Solomon Islands, 8 October 2025 – The Government of National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) assures the people of Solomon Islands that, despite recent media reports of instability, its members remain united and fully committed to supporting Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele. Members of the GNUT Caucus have discussed recent issues and emphasized that, even

𝐆𝐍𝐔𝐓 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐞 Read More »

LORD MAYOR WELCOMES COURTESY VISIT FROM HONIARA COUNCIL OF WOMEN

The Honiara Council of Women yesterday, 6th October 2025, made a courtesy visit to the Honiara City Council (HCC) Lord Mayor, Councillor Eddie Kasuteé Siapu, at the Honiara City Council Office. During the meeting, Lord Mayor Siapu warmly welcomed the visiting delegation and acknowledged their important role in representing women across Honiara. He commended the

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𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐚𝐤𝐢 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐛𝐲

The Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency William Soaki, met with nine magistrates from Solomon Islands who were in Port Moresby attending the Magistrates Judicial Orientation Program from 1 to 3 October 2025. The brief meeting held at the Solomon Islands High Commission office provided an opportunity for the High Commissioner

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐚𝐤𝐢 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐛𝐲 Read More »

World Teachers’ Day Celebrated in Honiara: Teachers Called to Work Collaboratively for the Benefit of Students

Honiara, 3 October 2025 — The Minister of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD), Hon. Tozen Leokana, was the Chief Guest at the World Teachers’ Day celebrations held in Honiara on Friday, 3 October 2025. The event was attended by teachers from schools in and around Honiara and Guadalcanal Province, the Solomon Islands National University

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First Female Director Appointed for Biosecurity Solomon Islands

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock is delighted to announce the appointment of Jean Eroa Manepora’a as the new Director for Biosecurity Solomon Islands and the first female to do so. This historic appointment marks a significant milestone in the country’s journey towards promoting women’s leadership in key decision-making roles. More importantly, Mrs. Manepora’a brings

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Prime Minister Manele commends RSIPF for successful security operation during the 54th Pacific Islands Forum

Honiara, Solomon Islands – October 6, 2025 —Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP today lauded the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), the Correctional Service of Solomon Islands (CSSI), and security partners for their exemplary efforts in securing a safe and peaceful environment during the 54th Pacific Islands Forum, which took place from September 8

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‘New Forest’ joins Kolombangara Forestry Plantation Limited in Landmark shareholding Agreement

Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP officially witnessed the signing of a shareholding agreement between Kolombangara Forestry Plantation Limited (KFPL), the Kolombangara Landowners Trust Foundation (KLTF), and new investor ‘New Forest’. Prime Minister Manele praised the collaboration, saying it follows his government’s efforts through a Cabinet Sub-committee to transfer plantation estate land titles owned by

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