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TWO SCHOOLS in WESTERN PROVINCE RECEIVE SANITATION PROJECT FROM ADRA SI The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Solomon Islands, through its Turn on the Tap (TOTT) project, has successfully completed and handed over a sanitation project for two schools in the Western Province. Ngari Primary School (NPS) on West Gizo Island, operated by the […]

ESP Audit Reveals Government’s Greed Covid19 The recent audit of the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) distributed during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Solomon Islands has unveiled a troubling pattern of greed and corruption in the allocation of funds. The audit revealed that instead of prioritizing the most vulnerable individuals and businesses affected by the pandemic,

51 Solomon Islands RSE Workers Head to New Zealand This week, 51 workers under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme were farewelled in Solomon Islands as they prepared to depart for New Zealand. The group attended a farewell and briefing session led by Daniel Thompson, New Zealand’s First Secretary, at the Solomon Islands National Institute

𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐔 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 Hundreds of secondary school students from various schools in Honiara attended the one-day event. The day began with official speeches from SINU Vice Chancellor (VC) Professor Transform Aqorau, Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) Dr. Franco Rodie, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry

MALAITAN LOCAL AGRIBUSINESS PRODUCERS HAILED A joint mission team from the World Bank and the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) have commended Agribusiness Producers Organizations (ABPOs) approved under the Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation (SIART) grants in Malaita. This was during the team’s visit to the province from September 18 to 21, 2024. The team

Australia is backing the expansion of Kiddies Playhouse Daycare to bolster childcare services for working mothers in Honiara. Australian High Commissioner His Excellency Rod Hilton said, “a lack of affordable and accessible childcare facilities can significantly hinder the ability of women to fully participate in the workforce and succeed in their jobs.” “Australia’s support of