Author: Fredrick Kusu

OPMC Policy Unit farewells former and welcomes new Chief of Staff
Governance

OPMC Policy Unit farewells former and welcomes new Chief of Staff

Fredrick Kusu- June 27, 2025

The Policy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (PIMEU) in the Prime Minister’s Office farewelled the former Chief of Staff, Mack Faddean Aoraunisaka, and welcomed the ... Read More

Australia supports mining sector governance in Solomon Islands
Diplomacy

Australia supports mining sector governance in Solomon Islands

Fredrick Kusu- June 26, 2025

Australia is making commitments for the long term, under the Solomon Islands –Australia Partnership. Australia’s Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, The Hon Pat Conroy MP, ... Read More

Female maritime students encourage girls to pursue maritime studies
Education

Female maritime students encourage girls to pursue maritime studies

Fredrick Kusu- June 26, 2025

By Jimmy Nolan Two first-year female students at the Solomon Islands National University Maritime College Ranadi campus, are encouraging more young girls to pursue studies ... Read More

PM Manele and Minister Conroy strengthen Solomon Islands–Australia Partnership
Diplomacy

PM Manele and Minister Conroy strengthen Solomon Islands–Australia Partnership

Fredrick Kusu- June 26, 2025

Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele yesterday met with Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Hon. Pat Conroy MP, in Honiara to reaffirm the ... Read More

Australia provides SBD60 million to support roads upgrade in Solomon Islands
Diplomacy

Australia provides SBD60 million to support roads upgrade in Solomon Islands

Fredrick Kusu- June 26, 2025

Australia is listening and responding to Solomon Islands priorities – investing in road transport infrastructure to boost economic opportunities for local businesses and create jobs ... Read More

Seafarers honored for their service
Maritime

Seafarers honored for their service

Fredrick Kusu- June 25, 2025

By Lachlan Eddie Seafarers in Solomon Islands were honored for their service in the shipping industry during the commemoration and celebration of the International Day ... Read More

Guadalcanal population surpasses national growth rate, Premier Atu says
Statistics

Guadalcanal population surpasses national growth rate, Premier Atu says

Fredrick Kusu- June 24, 2025

By Lachlan Eddie Guadalcanal Province is experiencing a population growth rate of 3.2 percent annually, surpassing the national population growth rate of 2.7 percent. Premier ... Read More