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Government
100 Days to go.
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP, today, has unveiled the Pacific Games 2023 Baton and also launched the 100- day Baton Relay. The paddle shaped baton will be flown to all nine Provinces with the courtesy of Solomon Airlines.
11 Aug 2023
Economy
Dialogue on EU-Pacific Interim Economic Partnership Agreement organized for Public-Private Sector.
A Joint Public-Private Sector Consultative Dialogue on the EU-Pacific Interim Economic Partnership Agreement was held in Honiara yesterday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External organized the dialogue in partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS)- European Union (EU)-…
10 Aug 2023
Labour Mobility Scheme
Solomon Islands represented at the Recognized Seasonal Employer (RSE) Annual Conference 2023
Horticulture New Zealand hosted the annual RSE Conference in Christchurch from the 1st to the 2nd of August. The 16th RSE Annual Conference brought together the Pacific and RSE employers to share learnings and discuss the future of the scheme.
9 Aug 2023
Government
PM SOGAVARE GRACED WWII EVENTS THIS WEEK
This week Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP has graced three important events relating to the Second World War. The Second World War in the Pacific was heavily fought on Guadalcanal Island, and it was on this island that the Japanese Imperial Army was defeated ending the war in the Pacific.
9 Aug 2023
Education
PS Education highlights challenges and principles to achieve Inclusive Education
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) Dr. Franco Rodie has highlighted challenges and key principles to achieve an Inclusive Education in the country.
9 Aug 2023
Opposition Group
Wale apologizes to Solomon Islanders on behalf of Malaita
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has apologized to the people of Solomon Islands on behalf of the people of Malaita province for what happened during the ethnic tensions.
9 Aug 2023
Environment
Regional workshop on carbon emission estimation underway
A regional workshop on land cover mapping to estimate carbon emissions in Pacific Island countries is currently underway in Honiara, Solomon Islands. The workshop aims to present an open-source algorithm to map the six International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) land use categories over time…
8 Aug 2023
Ministry of Health and Medical Services
Solomon Islands Nursing Council Board awards full Nursing Registration to 151 Part One Registered Nurses
The Solomon Islands Nursing Council board awarded full nursing registration to 151 part one registered nurses. In its meeting on Tuesday 2nd August, the board was satisfied with the reports of assessment on the nurses who have fulfilled the requirements of the nurses supervised practice program…
8 Aug 2023
Government
PM SOGAVARE ATTENDED CHURCH SERVICE AT DONGSHAN
Today the Prime Minister Sogavare and Madam Sogavare have attended a church service at Dongshan Christian Church at Guangzhou. Accompanying PM Sogavare and madam Sogavare was the Deputy Chairman of Caucus and Member of Parliament for Central Kwara’ae, Honourable Jackson Fiulaua.
15 Jul 2023
Labour Mobility Scheme
Labour Mobility Unit reiterates warning over bogus agents
The Labour Mobility Unit within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade is warning the public over bogus agents collecting upfront payments from people with the promise of work in Australia.
14 Jul 2023
Government
MAELANGA CALLS ON PORTS TO ADOPT CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES.
Acting Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Maelanga has called on regional Ports to adopt clean technologies in their operations. Mr. Maelanga made the call when delivering his remarks during the 45th Pacific Maritime Transport Alliance (PMTA) Conference at the Heritage Park Hotel yesterday.
13 Jul 2023
Infrastructure
SIRAP2’s Rehabilitation of Noro Roads to Provide Safer Roads and Improved Access
The investigation and design phase for the rehabilitation of Noro town roads in Western Province is progressing well. The improvements to Noro town roads are being financed through the government implemented and World Bank supported Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2).
13 Jul 2023
Bilateral Partnership
Prime Minister Sogavare meets National People’s Congress Chair.
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare met with the Chairman of the standing committee of the National People’s congress, Mr. Zhao Leji in Beijing. The bilateral meeting which took place at the ‘Great Hall of the People’ was very fruitful and cordial.
13 Jul 2023
SINU
The Solomon Islands National University partners with The North East Guadalcanal Constituency to transform its surrounding communities through education.
The Solomon Islands National University – Center for Distance and Flexible Learning (CDFL) has achieved another milestone in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the North East Guadalcanal Constituency (NEGC), Tuesday this week (July 11) at the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry &…
13 Jul 2023
Government
Prime Minister officially opens Solomon Islands Embassy in Beijing.
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare officially opens Solomon Islands Embassy in Beijing, Peoples Republic of China yesterday (11th July). Among official guests gracing the milestone ceremony were Solomon Islands Government Ministers, back benchers, representatives of the Solomon Islands business…
12 Jul 2023
Bilateral Partnership
SIG committed to establish SI Mission in UAE
The Supervising Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Rexon Ramofafia has used his meeting with the non-resident United Arab Emirates Ambassador to the Solomon Islands to reiterate the Government’s commitment to establish it’s Diplomatic Mission in Abu Dhabi, UAE to enhance bilateral…
11 Jul 2023
Climate Change
SIG and EU sign Financing Agreement for EUR 6.3 million Climate Resilience Financing Mechanism
Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination, Hon. Rexon Ramofafia has signed a grant Financing Agreement with the European Union (EU) for the EUR 6.3 million (SBD58.1m) Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility (LoCAL) Climate Resilience Financing Mechanism in the Solomon Islands.
11 Jul 2023
Bilateral Partnership
Prime Minister Sogavare reaffirms Solomon Islands respect for One China Policy.
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP had a bilateral meeting with His Excellency Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council (Head of Government of China). Solomon Islands and China affirm that their cooperation becomes increasingly wider and have been at the forefront in the Pacific region.
11 Jul 2023
Government
Solomon Islands 45th Independence Anniversary celebrated in Port Moresby.
The Solomon Islands High Commission in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, joined the Solomon Islands Community in Port Moresby in celebrating the Country’s 45th Independence Anniversary on Sunday.
11 Jul 2023
Uncategorized
Prime Minister Sogavare leaves for China official visit.
Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare leaves the country today on an official visit to the People’s Republic of China. The official visit is from July 9th to 15th July. The trip is funded by the Government of China and is at the invitation of Premier Li Qiang.
8 Jul 2023