The Ministry of Mines, Energy & Rural Electrification (MMERE) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Solomon Islands are pleased to announce the arrival of JICA expert, Mr Takeshi KIKUKAWA. Over the next two years, Mr Kikukawa will be working closely with the Ministry as a Renewable Energy Promotion advisor. His role will be to […]
Photo: SIPA The arrival of the MS Paul Gauguin at Honiara Port this morning marks another great start of the year for the tourism industry in the Solomon Islands. This luxurious cruise vessel, carrying a diverse group of international travelers, brings with it an exciting opportunity for the islands to showcase their unique offerings to
Regional News On January 20, 2025, a Fiji Airways flight from San Francisco to Nadi experienced a significant disturbance when a 69-year-old Australian woman became disorderly. Midway through the 11-hour journey, the woman, reportedly intoxicated, began shouting at passengers and crew, using racist and offensive language, and throwing objects. Despite efforts to calm her, she
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A dead body has been discovered early this morning on the side of the main road in front of the new morgue, East Honiara. Witness said that the body is of a man from Malaita, and relatives have identified the body. Authorities are currently on the scene, and details are still emerging. Investigations are underway
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Social media, particularly Facebook, has become an basic part of life for many people in the Solomon Islands. While it offers a platform for communication, education, and entertainment, a disturbing trend has emerged that poses serious risks to individuals and society. More and more users are taking personal photos from Facebook profiles, editing them without
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A new chapter in Solomon Islands football is unfolding as six national team players have secured moves to clubs in Australia’s National Premier Leagues (NPL) for the 2025/26 season. This marks an important step forward for the development of the sport in the Solomon Islands and highlights the growing influence of Pacific Island players in
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), through its Soul Cocoa Livelihood Project (SCLP), warmly welcomed two final-year Agriculture Bachelor students from the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) to their project team. The students, Ms. Natasha Medei from Temotu Province and Ms. Lanieta Ofea from Malaita Province, participated in a two-day cocoa training program at
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24 JANUARY 2025 Over 8,300 Solomon Islanders have to date worked in Australia under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme, and this year looks set to be another successful year.Sixty-two PALM workers attended the first pre-departure briefing for 2025 last week. The group included 37 new participants and 25 returned workers, who were looking
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Local stakeholders of education in the country are calling for all school leaders throughout the Solomon Islands to adhere to the Education Act 2023, funding code regulations. In light of ongoing concerns regarding the misuse of school grants, it is important that immediate action is taken to safeguard the proper use of funds allocated for
Hon. Peter Kenilorea Jr. recently took to Facebook to voice his concerns regarding the news of the National Provident Fund (NPF) exploring a joint public-private partnership (PPP) with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS). The Honorable wrote, things that make you go hmmm: From the news and other sources, it seems that SI
