November 28, 2024, Central Guadalcanal – The Bahomea and Malango Community Benefit Sharing Trust Association has finalised registrations and nominations for the upcoming elections for the Board of Trustees (BoT) and Community Advisory Committee (CAC) with 2500 members registered to vote. People from over 70 Tina catchment communities are set to elect 4 Board of […]
Australia has contributed over SBD350,000 to support Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF) and Oceania Rugby to host the region’s premiere rugby 7s tournament for the first time in Solomon Islands. Australia’s support for Oceania Rugby Sevens 2024 includes:– PacificAus Sports funding to help organisers host the tournament– playing kit for the Solomon Islands men’s
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has successfully completed a post-construction road safety audit for key road and bridge works in Malaita Province. This milestone audit focused on the roads and bridges upgraded under the World Bank-funded Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP), including those between Gwaunaru’u road junction on North Road and Baratalo
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The people of Lauru, Choiseul Province, are filled with excitement and anticipation as the long-awaited construction of their new township on the mainland has officially begun. After years of discussions, planning, and challenges, the groundbreaking ceremony took place at Tarepasõka, marking a significant milestone for the community. The event was jointly organized by the Provincial
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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
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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.
𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐲 𝟕𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 Read More »
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,
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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
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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
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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
