The Solomon Islands Electoral Office (SIEO) has rolled out a massive Training of Trainers (ToT), for Election Managers (EM) and Returning Officers (RO) of constituencies and wards, from the 18th March to the 23rd, in Honiara.
The Governments of Solomon Islands and the Commonwealth of Bahamas established diplomatic relations in New York on Saturday 16 March 2024. Permanent Representative of Solomon Islands to the United Nations, Her Excellency Mrs Jane Mugafalu Kabui Waetara and the Commonwealth of Bahama Permanent…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade on Wednesday organized a World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) refresher workshop for members of the National Trade Facilitation Committee (NTFC) consisting of government border agencies and private sector…
Police at Sehge have confirmed the discovery of the dead body of a female in her 40s who was attacked by a crocodile on 13 March 2024. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Western Province, Chief Superintendent Mathias Lenialu said the crocodile attack happened at Dokudola camp in Marovo lagoon when…
The Solomon Islands Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Barrett Salato received a sum of CNY 40,000 (SBD 47,000+) from the Solomon Islands Chinese Business Council (SCBC) representative Mr. Ze Liu, to assist two Solomon Islanders studying in China.
Following its meeting on 12th March 2024, the Board of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has decided to maintain a tight monetary policy stance for the next six months, mainly in response to the inflationary pressures within the economy.
By IAN KAUKUI The Choiseul Provincial Assembly has elected Harrison Pitakaka of Senga Ward as the new premier for Choiseul province. The election of the new premier was carried out today after the former premier Tongoua Tabe was ousted in a motion of the confidence last week.
OUR party parliamentary wing leader calls on other political parties to talk about policies and track records, and not engage in defaming others. OUR party parliamentary wing leader, Manasseh Sogavare who is also the care- taker Prime Minister made this call last week at the OUR party launching at…
The Betikama Adventist College (BAC) Counselling Centre has significantly impacted the lives of many students who have sought academic and social guidance from its services.
Former Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale has expressed his lack of surprise at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s (OPMC) recent misrepresentation of his well-documented comments regarding the issue of state government in Parliament.
By Ian Kaukui Pacific island countries’ economies are expected to see slower growth in 2024 and 2025 driven by COVID-19 pandemic recovery fades and fiscal policies.
Police in Auki have confiscated a homemade firearm while a high power rifle still at large after the arrest of a 58-year-old male suspect at Kwikwisi village in the highlands of West Kwara’ae on 6 March 2024.
Solomon Islands Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Barrett Salato joined other foreign envoys in attending the second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and the National People’s Congress (NPC), which opened at…
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Managing Director David Anderson and Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) President and National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) Papua New Guinea Managing Director Kora Nou on 28 February hosted 27 Chief Executive Officers, managing directors and…
By Fredrick Kusu Political campaigning is heating up in Solomon Islands as political parties and intending candidates are competing for votes ahead of the joint elections in April.
A Labour Mobility Stakeholder Engagement Meeting was conducted by the Labour Mobility Unit within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade with important local stakeholders yesterday (29 February 2024).
The Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus Implementation Unit (PPIU) is currently hosting a three-day Dialogue for Revenue Mobilisation for PACER Plus parties in Nadi, Fiji. The event, which started today 27 February, will conclude on 29 February.
Ahead of the highly anticipated National General Election scheduled for April 17, 2024, the Ownership, Unity, and Responsibility (O.U.R) Party yesterday unveiled its visionary manifesto and introduced its esteemed candidate for the Ranoga/Simbo Constituency during a landmark event.
The caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Jeremiah Manele reaffirmed the strong and growing friendship between Solomon Islands and Japan at a reception celebrating the 64th birthday of Japanese Emperor, His Majesty Naruhito Friday last week.
By Alex Dadamu The Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement (SIPRA) has promised to equip the Anti-Corruption Commission with the resources to curb corruption in the country. Party President and Former Member of Parliament for Gizo/Kolombangara constituency Mr.
