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SURF’S UP: SOLOMON ISLANDS AND AUSTRALIA CATCH BIGGER WAVES TOGETHER WITH SUPPORT TO KAGATA VILLAGE

Solomon Islands’ tourism sector continues to grow, with the latest announcement of support from Australia for its partnership with Kagata Village Surf Camp. Established in 2010, Kagata is a community-led surf and sport fishing tourism lodge in northwest Isabel province. Its pristine environment, vibrant marine life, and world-class surfing and fishing has attracted surfers from […]

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Motion to debate ESP audit report defers to December sitting

Motion No. 8, which was scheduled to be moved by the Leader of the Official Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, during today’s sitting, has been deferred to the December sitting of Parliament. The motion pertains to the audit report of the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP), a matter that has generated considerable public debate. On 4th November,

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Australia and New Zealand Handover a New Science Lab to Reginald Chapman Nicholson College.

Honiara, Solomon Islands [15 November 2024] – It was a moment of celebration and recognition of the partnership and commitment between the governments of Australia, New Zealand, and Solomon Islands in the creation and construction of a new science laboratory at Reginald Chapman Nicholson College, in South Vela La Vela, Western Province. Representatives from the

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Tabaka RTC takes delivery of new girls’ dormitory and ablution block

Honiara, Solomon Islands [11 November 2024] – The governments of Solomon Islands, Australia and New Zealand have handed over a new girls’ dormitory and ablution block for Tabaka Rural Training Centre in New Georgia, Western Province, marking a significant development for the school. Valued at SBD 2.6 million, the education infrastructure was successfully built and

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Australia and New Zealand Address Goldie College’s Accommodation Needs

Honiara, Solomon Islands [12 November 2024] – Goldie College National Secondary School in Western Province now has a new boys’ dormitory, valued at SBD1.8 million, thanks to the partnership between the governments of Australia, New Zealand and Solomon Islands through the Education Sector Support Program (ESSP). The education infrastructure was officially handed over to the

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Largest Coral in the World Discovered in the Pacific, Solomon Islands

Photograph by Manu San Félix, National Geographic Pristine Seas Scientists working aboard a research vessel in the southwest Pacific Ocean has discovered the world’s largest coral. Measuring 34 meters wide, 32 meters long and 5.5 meters high, with a circumference of 183 meters, the gigantic organism is a complex network of coral polyps — tiny

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Solomon Islands Awaiting Truth or Lies in COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Package Audit Debate

The people of the Solomon Islands are on edge as they await the upcoming parliamentary debate on the highly anticipated COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) Audit report, which is set to take place this Friday, 15th November. The audit, conducted by the Auditor General, has raised alarm bells across the nation with its shocking revelations

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Solomon Islands steps up preparations to host the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup

Solomon Islands is stepping up preparations to host the third edition of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Prime Minister’s Cup in Honiara from December 10-22. A joint Cabinet-sanctioned Local Organizing Committee, comprising Government and Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Officials commenced strategic meetings this week following the signing of the Host Agreement between the MSG

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AUSTRALIA DELIVERS LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR PUBLIC SERVANTS IN HONIARA

The Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) has delivered a leadership development course for 60 Solomon Islands public servants in Honiara, in partnership with the Solomon Islands Ministry of Public Service (MPS). The course, Building and Leading High Performing Teams by the Australian Public Service Academy, will help managers create and maintain high-performing teams where work

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