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𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟑, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 The Solomon Islands National University (SINU), through its Faculty of Education and Humanities (FEH) and the Office of Research and Postgraduate Studies, received a generous donation of IT equipment from the Australian Government under the Australia Stronger Education Together program. The official handover took place on Wednesday this week at a brief […]

The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has called on the Central Bank of Solomon Islands to defend ordinary Solomon Islanders from unjustifiable and excessive bank fee increases. The call was made in light of BSP’s recent decision, effective 28th June 2025, to impose a 1% fee on all cash deposits and withdrawals of SBD 20,000

Honiara, Solomon Islands — A group of bright and enthusiastic youth from Sinarangu and Olomburi in East Kwaio Constituency had a once in a lifetime experience this week as they visited the National Parliament of Solomon Islands for the first time. For many of the students, it was not only their first time in Honiara

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Auki and Atori in Malaita Province have arrested a 60-year-old male suspect for brewing kwaso (homebrew) at his residence recently at Faumamanu in east Malaita. The arrest was made during a coordinated raid between Auki and Atori police, acting on reports from community members over

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) partnership program, RSIPF-AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP), handed media equipment and bibles to RSIPF last week. The media equipment handed over to the RSIPF Media Unit is essential in bridging the gap between the police and the community, promoting safety messages, operational updates,

In the ongoing effort to advance disability inclusive development in rural communities across the Solomon Islands, the National Rehabilitation and Disability Division of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), as the Government Disability Focal Point, facilitated a disability inclusive awareness session for the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) on the afternoon of Tuesday,

The Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs (MJLA) officials from the Attorney General’s Chambers, the Public Solicitor’s Office, the Law Reform Commission, the Registrar General’s Office, and the Legal Policy Unit recently attended two weeks (3 – 16 June) Seminar on the Rule of Law in Free Trade Port for Developing Countries, in Haikou City,

Honiara, Solomon Islands — A two-day Live Music concert is set to rock celebrations marking the country’s 47th Independence Anniversary on Sunday, 6 and Monday, 7 July. The music concert will feature some of the country’s top bands, artists, string bands, and gospel bands. The concert is a free-to-watch event to be hosted at the

From: The Minister Honourable Cathy Launa Nori, Permanent Secretary Dr Cedric Alependava, Senior Management and the staff of the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs. To: • His Excellency the Governor General Reverend David Tiva Kapu and Lady Kapu, • Prime Minister Honourable Jeremiah Manele and Madam Manele, • Deputy Prime Minister Honourable

Honiara, Solomon Islands — Honiara will come alive at dawn on Monday, 7 July, as the country unites to celebrate its 47th Independence Anniversary with a massive float parade throughout the main street of Honiara. The National Independence Organising Committee is collaborating with Government Ministries, Corporate Companies, Schools, and Civil Society Organisations to join the