Solomon Islands is officially in the 2024 – 2025 high risk weather season. As the local disaster response sector conducts crucial preparation for the potential of a natural disaster, Australia is proud to be working shoulder to shoulder in support. On 4 December, Australian High Commissioner Rod Hilton attended an event at the National Disaster […]
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Solomon Islands National Team head coach Josh Smith has revealed his official 23-man squad for the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup 2024. With the team’s title defense on the line, Smith has pulled out all the stops, making bold moves to shake up the roster on home turf. Four additions are made to the squad; Goalkeeper
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Honiara, Solomon Islands – On December 1st, Archbishop Christopher Cardone OP of the Archdiocese of Honiara marked the beginning of Advent with a heartfelt message of hope and a call to spiritual readiness. This day also coincided with the global Church’s launch of the Jubilee Year 2025, the Pilgrims of Hope. Addressing the faithful during
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As Parliament resumed yesterday, the Minister of Mines and DPM, Hon. Tovosia, was in the spotlight with the issue of 33 unpaid bauxite shipments extracted from West Rennell, worth SBD288M. The long-standing issue, which has caused significant financial losses—impacting both the government and local landowners—has been a point of conflict for over 7 years. Tovosia
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In a recent parliamentary session, Hon. Jnr Tuhaika, Member of Parliament for Rennell and Bellona, addressed the ongoing issue surrounding the unpaid 33 shipments of bauxite, resulting in an outstanding debt of SBD 288 million. Responding to a question about the views of his constituents on the matter, Hon. Tuhaika made it clear that this
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The third China Medical Team (CMT) to the Solomon Islands conducted a free medical outreach program at Henderson Court on Sunday, offering comprehensive health check-ups to local residents and promoting community well-being. The program provided a range of specialized medical services, including infectious disease treatment, acupuncture, cardiology, nephrology, and urology, ensuring diverse healthcare needs were
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The recent enforcement of the new law by HCC Law Enforcement on Monday, which mandates the removal of tints from public vehicles, has caused unrest among local owners, bus drivers and conductors. In protest, some drivers have gone on strike and are encouraging others to join them, often in unsafe and unlawful ways. A video
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The total arrival of persons for the second quarter of 2024 was 12,521, an increase of 23.3% compared to the previous quarter (1st quarter 2024). The Solomon Islands National Statistics Office, SINSO, released the latest International Arrivals bulletin on Tuesday 3rd December 2024. Acting Government Statistician Samson Kanamoli said compared to the same quarter a
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Auditor-General David Dennis has confirmed that his office is updating its referral work with police on specialist assistance once that’s completed formal referral to police should be made next month regarding the much-discussed audit into the ESP. The audit into the Economic Stimulus Package was released by the OAG in September and the report found
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The Roviana Lagoon Festival 2024 officially began today in Munda, Western Province, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Roviana people. Running from December 3 to 6, the festival showcases traditional practices such as war canoe demonstrations, weaving displays, and lagoon swimming, offering a deep connection to the community’s history and identity. A key highlight
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