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USP ranked highly in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022

The University of the South Pacific (USP) has been ranked in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for 2022. This is an incredible result for the premier university of our region, a statement from the USP today says.

28 Apr 2022

Australia
Australia Partly Disagrees on SI-China Security Agreement, Asks SI to consider not signing it, Hon Seselja tells PM Sogavare
Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Senator Hon Zed Seselja has asked Solomon Islands to respectfully consider not signing the agreement and to consult the Pacific family in the spirit of regional openness and transparency, consistent with the region’s security…
14 Apr 2022
Japan
Japan and SIBC signs Grant of more than $557,000 SBD for SIBC’s standby Generator
The Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) and the Embassy of Japan signed a grant contract today to fund a new standby generator for SIBC at the Japanese Embassy office in Honiara.
7 Mar 2022
Government
Government says Wale’s Outburst on Option to Extend Parliament is Baseless
Accusations by Opposition Leader Mathew Wale claiming the Prime Minister intends to extend the life of Parliament for five years were baseless and grossly misleading.
18 Nov 2021
Breaking News
PM Highlights OUR Party Principles during Convention
OUR party embraces the idea of collectiveness, togetherness and mutual responsibility in the process of governance which is vital to instill the sense of ownership and participation by our people.
17 Nov 2021
Breaking News
High Court Dismisses Order made by MPGIS Minister to convene WP Assembly Meeting
The High Court has ruled out an order made by the Minister of Provincial government, Rolland Seleso for the Western Provincial Assembly to meet today (11th November 2021). Last month, the Speaker of the Provincial Assembly, Adrian Sina adjourned the Assembly’s meeting to the 29th of this month.
11 Nov 2021
Breaking News
𝗚𝗣 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗣𝗚𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝘁𝘀 𝟭𝟬 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀
The Guadalcanal Province Executive (GPE) have responded to a media statement by the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS) concerning the GPEs’ resolution for the MPGIS.
10 Nov 2021
Development
Premier Sade Presents GP’s Developments, Undertakings and Challenges to PM
The Premier of Guadalcanal Province, Hon. Francis Sade paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet last Friday.
8 Nov 2021
Culture
Gari People Launched their History Book, “The Gari Stori: Footprints in Sand and Time”
Gari people in West Guadalcanal launched their first ever history book at Wanderer Bay, West Guadalcanal last weekend. The book was written by Father Kerry Prendville and launched by Vicar General from the Holy Cross Cathedral, Father John Galvin.
4 Nov 2021
Breaking News
Solomon Islands held Soft Opening at Expo 2020 Pavilion
Solomon Islands Commissioner General (CG) to the Expo 2020 Dubai, His Excellency Moses Kouni Mose has welcomed the presence of fellow Commissioner Generals, Pavilion Directors and distinguished guests to the Soft Opening of the Solomon Islands Pavilion on Friday 22nd October at the Opportunity…
24 Oct 2021
Breaking News
MINISTER REFUSES SUIDANI’S PLEA FOR MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS
The Minister for Provincial Governments and Institutional Strengthening, Hon. Rollen Seleso has refused to formally appoint new ministers following their nominations by Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani.
24 Sept 2021
Condolences
SI Tourism Industry Mourns the Passing of Tourism Solomons CEO Josefa ‘Jo’ Tuamoto
The country’s tourism industry is mourning the death of the Tourism Solomons Chief Executive Officer Josefa ‘Jo’ Tuamoto in Suva, Fiji last Tuesday. Chairperson of the Tourism Solomons board, Chris Hapa confirmed Tuamoto’s passing in a statement after a short illness.
23 Sept 2021
Breaking News
Dr Mataki Reappointed as PS MECDM
Former Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM), Dr. Melchior Mataki was reappointed to head the Ministry after his contract ended last month. A government statement confirmed, Dr.
21 Sept 2021
Breaking News
Two people still missing at sea
Two men are still missing at sea after they left Mono in Shortland Islands in a 23 feet Yamaha ray boat powered by a 60-horsepower engine, enroute for Noro, Western Province last week. The two left Mono Island on September 3, 2021 but could not make it to their final journey.
9 Sept 2021
COVID-19
PM warns Individuals to stay out from Foreign vessels following reports of illegal activities involving sex workers
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare strongly calls on individuals including sex workers to stay out from foreign vessels. The Prime Minister made the statement in his Nation-wide address this afternoon after it came to his attention that there are illegal activities occurring in some of the foreign…
7 Sept 2021
Abuses
Former Temotu Nende CDO Arrested for Corruption
The National Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) have arrested and charged the Constituency Development Officer (CDO) for Temotu Nende for official corruption today.
6 Sept 2021
Government
Government received Petition from Malaitians in Honiara
The Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) has received a petition from a group that referred to themselves as Malaitans in Honiara this afternoon.
13 Aug 2021