Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) held its 2024 Outstanding Local Staff Awards ceremony yesterday, an event aimed at celebrating the hard work and dedication of its local employees. The awards ceremony is part of the company’s annual tradition of recognizing exceptional staff contributions.
By Alfred Pagepitu The Solomon Islands Emergency Medical Team (SOLMAT) are preparing for their deployment to Vanuatu tomorrow, to assist Vanuatu’s medical health workers following the recent 7.3 magnitude earthquake which struck off- the coast of Port Vila on Tuesday.
The Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) has officially commissioned the country’s first ever Domestic Sea Port Passenger Terminal Building in Honiara today. The terminal, which is the largest in the Pacific region is fully funded by Solomon Ports with an investment of over 100 million dollars.
By Alfred Pagepitu The National Parliament today elected Hon. Cathy Nori as Deputy Speaker, making her the first female to hold the position in Solomon Islands history.
The Prime Minister, the Honorable Jeremiah Manele, MP, has today sent a formal letter of sympathy to his Vanuatu counterpart, the Honorable Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas, MP, on behalf of the government and people of the Solomon Islands.
The Leader of the Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has called for the withdrawal of the Constitution (Amendment) (Constituent Assembly Sitting) Bill 2024, citing both significant flaws and inadequate preparatory work.
The Australian-funded emergency road repairs project to improve accessibility for the first 42km of Malaita’s South Road is now complete. Commencing in July 2024, the emergency repair works reached Mao’a Bridge at the end of November 2024, one month ahead of schedule.
By Andrea Ma’ahanua A young Solomon Islander has turned her interest in hair care products into a business. Founder of “Home Made with Love”, Saloa Anilafa began experimenting with making rosemary oil while employed under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme in recent years.
In recognition of hard work, determination and resilience, 30 youths with blind and visually impaired were awarded with certificates for their accomplishment at a graduation ceremony held on Sunday 8th October at Honiara Hotel.
By Alfred Pagepitu The Constitution (Amendment) Constituent Assembly Sitting Bill 2014 went through its second reading this morning in Parliament. The bill aims to amend the Constitution Amendment Act of 2023 by increasing the number of assembly members from 80 to 100, thereby expanding…
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP bids farewell to the British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and Nauru, His Excellency Thomas Edward Coward on the completion of his tenure.
Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency William Soaki once again welcomed the legendary Onetox band to the Solomon Islands High Commission for a meaningful exchange.
The Prime Minister, Honorable Jeremiah Manele, MP, recommended soccer as one of the areas to explore in the bilateral relationship between Solomon Islands and Spain.
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP had an engaging and informed meeting with Ocean conservation advocator, the Prince of Monaco, Albert II (Albert Alexandre Louis Pierre Grimaldi) and National Geography Pristine Seas expedition specialists onboard research vessel ‘ARGO’.
The country has recorded 7 new HIV Positive cases this year. This is an increase from 3 cases that were previously detected. Deputy Secretary Health Improvement, Dr. Nemia Bainivalu announced this during the launching of the World Aids Day in Honiara today. ” Last year we recorded 3 cases.
Australia has contributed over SBD350,000 to support Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF) and Oceania Rugby to host the region’s premiere rugby 7s tournament for the first time in Solomon Islands.
South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) Solomon Islands, in partnership with Kiva, is thrilled to announce a significant achievement: reaching the milestone of USD $5 million (SBD $41M) crowdfunded to support micro-entrepreneurs across the Solomon Islands.
A major clean-up campaign was conducted at the Mataniko River in Honiara today. The clean-up campaign was initiated by Youth Volunteers, in collaboration with the Honiara City Council (HCC), the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology and partners.
By Alfred Pagepitu The Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Yoshiaki Miwa, congratulated two grantees who recently signed projects under Japans’ Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project.
East Central Guadalcanal Constituency has officially launched the Canadian International Training & Education Corp (CITREC) Programme at the Mboeni Community High School on Monday.
