By Gabby Abariga (Melanesian News Network) Mr Exsley Taloiburi, who is currently engaged as Deputy Director – Disaster and Community Resilience Programme for the Pacific Community (SPC) in Suva, Fiji, has become the first Solomon Islander to secure a senior position with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) based in Songdo, Incheon, South Korea. The proud […]

Photo: AHC_SI In an important milestone for the medical education collaboration between Australia and the Solomon Islands, the first cohort of Bond University medical students for 2025 has arrived in the country. The group, consisting of eight students and their supervising faculty members, is currently participating in a clinical placement program that will provide them

The Australian Wirrim Media team is visiting the Solomon Islands this month to film a series of teacher professional development videos. This initiative is part of the Education Sector Support Program (ESSP), which is a collaboration between Australia and the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD). The project aims to produce ten short

The recent announcement by the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) regarding the development of a new curriculum to promote LGBT tolerance in Solomon Islands has started a serious debate across Solomon Islands. The curriculum, which is being developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Peace, Traditional Governance, and Ecclesiastical Affairs (MPTGEA), aims

Photo: SIBC Government officials and dignitaries gathered at the National Parliament Chambers to pay their respects to the Late Fr. Sir John Ini Lapli, the 4th Governor General of Solomon Islands. His body was laid in state, allowing officials alike to honor his significant contributions to the nation. A funeral service will be held today

The Republic of Korea is proposing a visa exemption agreement for diplomatic and official passport holders of both Korea and the Solomon Islands. This proposal was introduced when His Excellency Jong Ho CHOI, the Non-Resident Ambassador of Korea to the Solomon Islands, presented his credentials to Governor General His Excellency Rev David Tiva Kapu. The

LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew has strongly condemned the latest murders in West Papua by the Indonesian military. Hon Wale’s call comes amidst recent media reports of Indonesian military unit that are roaming Intan Jaya Regency, slaughtering West Papuans at will.The recent killings have also included minors. “Solomon Islands as a Melanesian country must continue

Regional News The Minister for Health & Medical Services Honourable Dr Ratu Atonio Rabici Lalabalavu today declared an outbreak of HIV in the country with 1093 new HIV cases from the period of January 2024 to September 2024. “I have many times reiterated my concerns for the increasing number of new HIV new cases since