Category: Solomon Islands

Police investigates death of a foreign national in Western Province
Crime

Police investigates death of a foreign national in Western Province

Fredrick Kusu- January 16, 2025

Munda police are investigating the death of a 62-year-old Taiwanese man who was found unconscious in a fishing carrier boat recently. The incident happened on ... Read More

Wale calls on MEHRD to investigate and address high failure rates in national exams
Education

Wale calls on MEHRD to investigate and address high failure rates in national exams

Fredrick Kusu- January 15, 2025

The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has called on the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) to immediately investigate the persistent high ... Read More

Australia awards Aluminae women’s leadership archetypes training
Education

Australia awards Aluminae women’s leadership archetypes training

Fredrick Kusu- January 14, 2025

Australia is pleased to support Australia Awards alumnae by offering Women’s Leadership Archetypes Training on 24 and 25 February 2025. Applications are open for interested ... Read More

Solomon Islanders will from this month need an ETA to travel to the UK
Foreign Affairs

Solomon Islanders will from this month need an ETA to travel to the UK

Fredrick Kusu- January 14, 2025

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 ... Read More

Waleanisia re-appointed to Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey
Governance

Waleanisia re-appointed to Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey

Fredrick Kusu- January 10, 2025

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 ... Read More

Vendors celebrate new Honiara Central Market Extension
Market

Vendors celebrate new Honiara Central Market Extension

Fredrick Kusu- January 9, 2025

Fresh food vendors at Honiara’s Central Market say the construction of the western extension has transformed their lives, with improved business and livelihoods. The 10 ... Read More

Minister Leokana to sign release of examination results next week
Education

Minister Leokana to sign release of examination results next week

Fredrick Kusu- January 9, 2025

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 ... Read More