Consultations on the second 2014 Draft Federal Constitution of Solomon Islands for students and academics living abroad has begun for students at the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) in Port Moresby, Monday this week.
The National Training Committee (NTC) of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) has called on all successful recipients of the 2016 Solomon Islands Government (SIG) Scholarship to fully utilise them.
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has formally welcomed Solomon Islands High Commissioner to PNG, His Excellency Barnabas Anga to Port Moresby.
Forum Solomon Islands International is demanding that the Government report on issues around filling the country’s High Commission Offices in Canberra and Port Moresby. On its discussion page, FSII members also seek explanation on the delay in sending an Ambassador to Taipei, Taiwan.
The National Government has sent the country’s congratulatory message to Papua New Guinea on its 40th Independence Anniversary. A government statement reports, Prime Minister Sogavare says on behalf of the Government and people of Solomon Islands he wish to extend his government’s profound good…
The 46th meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting has ended with the leaders reiterating their concerns that climate change remains the single greatest threat to the livelihood, security and well being of the Pacific people.
Papua New Guinea’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Rimbink Pato has said he will instruct the Immigration Division to return the passports of seven journalists from the Pacific region who are attending the Pacific Islands Forum Ministers meeting in PNG this month.
Pacific Islands News Association and Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Regional Media Workshop started in Port Moresby yesterday. More than 20 journalists from around the region including Papua New Guinea are part of the workshop.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has led a government delegation to the 3rd Pacific Islands Development Forum (PIDF) Leader’s Summit in Suva, Fiji, today.
Police in Bougainville and the Solomon Islands are working on plans to ensure police presence at the Papua New Guinea-Solomon Islands border. Bougainville Assistant Police Commissioner Paul Kamuai said there has been an exchange of plans and meetings with the Solomon Islands Deputy Police…
Businesses in Papua New Guinea are opening their doors to local products by women in Solomon Islands. A team from SIWIBA on the invitation of PNG women attended the Business Women Expo in Papua New Guinea last month where they showcased local products and developed contacts with the businesses…
With fireworks, music, grass skirts and a sample of the Pacific’s rich and diverse culture, Port Moresby said good bye to the 2015 Pacific Games in last night’s closing ceremony at BSP Stadium.
Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands snatched the final two athletics gold medals at Port Moresby 2015 in the men’s and women’s half marathons over the weekend. In the men’s event Kupsy Bisamo of PNG won gold with a time of one hour, 14 minutes and 11 seconds.
Students at the University of Papua New Guinea’s Honiara Open Campus are appealing to both the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea Governments to strengthen the establishment and operation of the institution in Honiara.
Solomon Islands athletic golden girl, Sharon Firisua has dedicated her Gold medals to her late father, the former Chief Executive Officer of the Solomon Islands National Sports Council the late David Firisua.
Solomon Islands has won a fifth gold medal in the 15th Pacific Games in Port Moresby, thanks to 18-year-old Solomon Islands long distance runner, Rosifelo Siosi. SIBC’s Bart Basia reports from Port Moresby.
Day 11 of the 15 Pacific Games competition in Port Moresby yesterday has seen Solomon Islands winning more medals from various athletes. A gold medal, one silver and four bronze medals were won by various athletes. Rolland Ko’ofuli is in Port Moresby covering the regional competition. “Ms.
Solomon Islands female long distance bullet, Sharon Firisua has last night raised the national flag higher than the rest in Port Moresby’s Pacific Games. An unmatched Ms Firisua claimed a gold medal after out-loping all her opponents in the women’s 5000 metres.
Solomon Islands still maintain its eight position in the Pacific Games medal tally with nine medals as of yesterday. Still leading the medal tally table is host country Papua New Guinea with 71 medals followed by New Caledonia with 66 medals, and Tahiti with 40 medals.
The Solomon Islands Women in Business (SIWIBA) is showcasing local products at the Business Women Expo Papua New Guinea with high hopes to secure outside markets.
