Solomon Islands’ tourism sector continues to grow, with the latest announcement of support from Australia for its partnership with Kagata Village Surf Camp. Established in 2010, Kagata is a community-led surf and sport fishing tourism lodge in northwest Isabel province. Its pristine environment, vibrant marine life, and world-class surfing and fishing has attracted surfers from […]
Motion No. 8, which was scheduled to be moved by the Leader of the Official Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, during today’s sitting, has been deferred to the December sitting of Parliament. The motion pertains to the audit report of the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP), a matter that has generated considerable public debate. On 4th November,
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Honiara, Solomon Islands [15 November 2024] – It was a moment of celebration and recognition of the partnership and commitment between the governments of Australia, New Zealand, and Solomon Islands in the creation and construction of a new science laboratory at Reginald Chapman Nicholson College, in South Vela La Vela, Western Province. Representatives from the
Honiara, Solomon Islands [11 November 2024] – The governments of Solomon Islands, Australia and New Zealand have handed over a new girls’ dormitory and ablution block for Tabaka Rural Training Centre in New Georgia, Western Province, marking a significant development for the school. Valued at SBD 2.6 million, the education infrastructure was successfully built and
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Honiara, Solomon Islands [12 November 2024] – Goldie College National Secondary School in Western Province now has a new boys’ dormitory, valued at SBD1.8 million, thanks to the partnership between the governments of Australia, New Zealand and Solomon Islands through the Education Sector Support Program (ESSP). The education infrastructure was officially handed over to the
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In a thrilling match that had fans on the edge of their seats, New Caledonia pulled off a remarkable 3-2 comeback victory over the Solomon Islands, with a penalty kick that many believed changed the course of the match. Trailing 2-1, New Caledonia, was awarded a penalty in the second half of the game, which
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Photograph by Manu San Félix, National Geographic Pristine Seas Scientists working aboard a research vessel in the southwest Pacific Ocean has discovered the world’s largest coral. Measuring 34 meters wide, 32 meters long and 5.5 meters high, with a circumference of 183 meters, the gigantic organism is a complex network of coral polyps — tiny
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The Solomon Islands men’s national football team is gearing up for an important match today, Thursday, November 14th, against a formidable New Caledonia side in Papua New Guinea. With the stakes high in their fight to remain in contention for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this game represents a chance for redemption and a vital
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The people of the Solomon Islands are on edge as they await the upcoming parliamentary debate on the highly anticipated COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) Audit report, which is set to take place this Friday, 15th November. The audit, conducted by the Auditor General, has raised alarm bells across the nation with its shocking revelations
The Solomon Islands Men’s National Football Team faces a life and death showdown against New Caledonia on Thursday, November 14th, as they aim to keep their World Cup 2026 dream alive. After a disappointing loss to Fiji in their opening match of the Oceania World Cup Qualifiers, the team finds itself in third place in
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