From this month, Solomon Islanders wishing to travel to the UK will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Everyone currently who does not need a visa wishing to travel to the UK – except British and Irish citizens – will need an ETA to travel in advance of arrival.
Permanent Secretary Stanley Waleanisia has been reappointed to the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey. Mr. Waleanisia from Malaita Province was sworn in on Wednesday by the Governor General, His Excellency Reverend David Tiva Kapu to formalize his appointment.
Fresh food vendors at Honiara’s Central Market say the construction of the western extension has transformed their lives, with improved business and livelihoods.
By Alex Dadamu The Minister for Education and Human Resource Development, Hon. Tozen Leokana is expected to sign the release of the forms 3,5 and 6 examination results next week. Acting Permanent Secretary Christopher Sakiri said the proposed date to release the results is on Monday 13 January.
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force appeals to the good people of Solomon Islands to have a crime-free and safe New Year 2025 celebration throughout the country.
By IAN KAUKUI The Government of National Unity and Transformation within the 7 and half months in office has put in place a platform to launch its transformational and unifying agenda for the country in the next few years.
By Fredrick Kusu in Bangkok, Thailand Solomon Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing gender-based violence. Director of Women at the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs Vaela Falefehi Devesi told the Ministerial Conference on the Beijing +30 Review in Bangkok that…
By Fredrick Kusu in Bangkok, Thailand A UN Women costing study shows that Solomon Islands has lost approximately USD 15.1 million in the annual productivity of women in the formal sector in 2021. This accounts for 1 percent of the country’s gross domestic product in 2021.
Three reshuffled Permanent Secretaries were sworn-in by His Excellency Reverend David Tiva Kapu, Governor General of Solomon Islands yesterday following their transfer appointments by the Public Service Commission.
The Solomon Islands continues to value its bilateral and multilateral relationships with the European Union (EU), which have strengthened through development cooperation under the auspices of the Lomé Convention, the Cotonou Agreement, and the Samoa Agreement Prime Minister, the Honourable Jeremiah…
By Opposition office/Alfred Pagepitu The Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has called for the sacking of the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Dr Samson Viulu.
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele welcomes the Ambassador of Finland to Solomon Islands, His Excellency (H.E) Mr Arto Haapea. H.E Haapea paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Manele the same day he presented his credentials to the Governor General of Solomon Islands, His Excellency Reverend…
Excitement filled the air as 105 bright-eyed students from Florence Young Early Childhood Education (ECE) Centre, along with 10 dedicated teachers, embarked on a thrilling educational journey hosted by Solomon Airlines.
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and the Office of Auditor General (OAG) have commenced preliminary discussions on the OAG’s Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) audit report.
The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has criticized the Prime Minister’s recent overseas engagements describing them as a “diplomatic hopscotch” lacking clear priorities. The Prime Minister missed the United Nations General Assembly, citing urgent domestic duties.
By Alfred Pagepitu Members of the public and relatives of alleged child abduction victims in Honiara are demanding justice after police arrested a person in relation to these incidents in Honiara today.
A suspect in his 20s has been arrested for the allegation of murder following a stabbing incident at Gilbert camp area in Honiara early this week. It was alleged that the suspect stabbed the deceased with a short knife on his neck after an argument broke out between them.
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele acknowledged the partnerships that resulted in the reopening of the Tarekukure Buying Centre in Choiseul Province. PM Manele paid tribute to the landowners, Choiseul Provincial Government, Choiseul Bay Association, Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA), the…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) is awaiting referral from the Office of Auditor General (OAG) before commencing its investigation into the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) audit report.
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has expressed regret over the poor execution of the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) as stated in the Auditor General Report released recently.
