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Australia launched 60 new “Solomon Islands – Australia Community Partnerships” projects at an awards night on 2 December with communities from across Solomon Islands, representing a significant investment of nearly SBD 15 million in direct funding for local businesses. These new projects bring the total number of Australian-funded community projects to 100 in 2024, following […]

This week, the Chinese Embassy in the Solomon Islands made a generous donation to the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF), providing footballs, jerseys, and training kits to support the national team’s preparations for upcoming competitions. The donation, which took place on Monday, is part of the embassy’s ongoing support for sports development in the Pacific

Australian High Commission staff were pleased to attend the graduation ceremony of seven outstanding students with disabilities in 2024 who successfully completed their vocational training at Bethesda Disability Training and Support Centre. Australian High Commissioner, Rod Hilton, said “I want to congratulate these outstanding students on successfully completing their training, and for their dedication and

The Guadalcanal Provincial Government has released a statement this evening addressing that public vehicles operating in the province do not have to remove tints on their vehicle. In a statement on its Facebook page, GP wrote: “Due to the ongoing Honiara City Council (HCC) regulations on tinted public vehicles, we have received several inquiries regarding

Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manel  and staff of the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet were blessed to have the Rugby Royalty and Sevens Legend, Waisale Tikomaisolomoni Serevi share God’s word during this morning’s devotion. The King of Rugby Sevens reflected on Jesus Christ, the sovereign King whom “the world need more than ever”.Testifying

Last week, a high-level delegation led by Hon Jimson Tanangada, the Minister for Police, National Security, and Correctional Services, attended the thrilling match between Australia’s Matildas and Brazil at Suncorp Stadium. While the Matildas played fiercely, it wasn’t their night as they faced a tough challenge. This event highlighted the strong sporting connection between Australia

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) has successfully handed over fully completed sanitation facilities to four schools in Western Province.These sanitation facilities (ablution blocks), including separate toilets and showers for boys and girls, were funded by ADRA and implemented through the Turn on the Tap (TOTT) Project. The schools that benefited from this project

The Leader of Opposition and Member of Parliament (MP) for Aoke-Langalanga Constituency (ALLC), Honourable Mathew Wale has expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) for an enriching CDF Act 2023 awareness program conducted for his constituents. Coincided with the constituency’s annual retreat program held at Ambu Community from 24th – 25th October,

Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency William Soaki once again welcomed the legendary Onetox band to the Solomon Islands High Commission for a meaningful exchange. During the meeting last week, the High Commissioner expressed his appreciation to the Onetox band members for their significant contributions to elevating and promoting Solomon Islands

During the recent academic year closure and graduation ceremony of Mbitaama school in North Malaita, a special guest attended the occasion. A former student and the current member of Parliament for North Malaita, Daniel Waneoroa, was pleased to be back at his school, reflecting on his own school experiences, both good and challenging. He presented