Australia’s Deputy PM Richard Marles to Visit Solomon Islands for Security Talks and Strengthening Bilateral Ties

Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, will travel on Saturday to Solomon Islands. In Honiara, the Deputy Prime Minister will meet with Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and other Ministers. This visit comes after Prime Minister Albanese and Prime Minister Manele announced in December Australia’s support to grow the size and capability […]

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Soar into New Year Savings: Solomon Airlines Launches International Airfare Sale

Solomon Airlines proudly announces a limited-time international airfare sale, offering exceptional return fares on selected international routes. This exclusive promotion provides an unparalleled opportunity for travellers to experience the world with outstanding value and service. Travel is on offer selected dates between 30 January and 31 March, 1 and 31 May, 1 August and 30

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USAID Helps Solomon Islands Businesses Access Overseas Markets

USAID continues to support businesses in the Solomon Islands by facilitating access to international markets. In December, Bulk Shop, a local business, successfully shipped 13 tonnes (almost 30,000 pounds) of kava chips and roots to buyers in the United States. This shipment marks another great milestone in a long-standing history of USAID’s efforts to boost

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Wale calls on MEHRD to investigate and address high failure rates in national exams

The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has called on the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) to immediately investigate the persistent high failure rates in national examinations and implement effective measures to improve academic performance. Hon. Wale made the statement in response to data released by MEHRD showing consistently high failure rates

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Letter to the editor

Dear Editor,I write to you today as a concerned business owner in Honiara, in light of a developing situation regarding the power industry in our city. It has come to my attention that Solomon Power is currently engaged in a struggle with a Chinese company that has discovered a loophole in the system to profit

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Australia Awards Alumnae Women’s Leadership Archetypes Training

Australia is pleased to support Australia Awards alumnae by offering Women’s Leadership Archetypes Training on 24 and 25 February 2025. Applications are open for interested alumnae. The training offers a transformative lens to support alumnae to self-reflect and serves as a dynamic toolkit they can use to manage challenges and grow leadership skills to guide

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“Solomon Islanders Now Required to Obtain ETA for UK Travel Starting January 2025”

From this month, Solomon Islanders wishing to travel to the UK will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Everyone currently who do not need a visa wishing to travel to the UK – except British and Irish citizens – will need an ETA to travel in advance of arrival. ETAs will cost £10 (SBD $100)

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AUSTRALIA AND SINYC EMPOWER YOUTHS IN VIRTUAL YOUTH SKILLS HUB DIALOGUE

The Solomon Islands National Youth Congress and Australia partnered to host the 7th Series of the Virtual Youth Skills Hub Dialogue. The Dialogue involved 135 young Solomon Islanders based in Honiara, Guadalcanal and Gizo who discussed training opportunities and skills needed to support different career pathways. The Virtual Youth Skills Hub Dialogue started during the

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𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐆𝐏 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

The second meeting of the 10th Assembly convened today at the Assembly Chamber with a powerful address from the Honorable Speaker Peter Aoraunisaka, who took the opportunity to remind Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs) about the importance of ethical leadership in governance. The Honorable Speaker began the session by emphasizing the five key principles

𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐆𝐏 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 Read More »

Solomon Islanders Embrace Opportunities in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme

The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme has proven to be a vital source of economic support for Solomon Islanders, with more than 8,200 workers from across all provinces having participated so far. The program has not only offered participants a chance to work in Australia but also provided substantial economic benefits, allowing them to

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