Latest News Archive December 2022
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Soccer Legend Pele Dead at 82
The world of football has already started to come together to pay tribute to the Brazilian icon - from Neymar, Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, and countless other soccer stars, the world of football is united in grief, but also in reverence, for a man who transformed the way the game was played.
45 Year Old Arrested for Raping 7 Year Old Girl
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Tulagi in Central Province charged and remanded a 45-year-old male suspect for the allegation of rape of a 7- year-old girl on 21 December 2022.
Casket of the Late Solomon Islands Ambassador to PRC Arrives Home
The National Government has formally received the Casket of Solomon Islands Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency the late John Moffat Fugui this afternoon.
US Funds USD$1M UXO Clean Up in Solomon Islands
On December 21, 2022, the Department of State provided $1 million to The HALO Trust (HALO) to launch a comprehensive unexploded ordnance (UXO) project in Solomon Islands beginning January 1, 2023.
West and Choiseul Province Awaits Election Results
The Western and Choiseul province elections concluded yesterday at 5pm, with counting expected to start this morning.
New Caledonia Delegation in Solomon Islands to Shore Up Support for Self-Determination
A High-level delegation from New Caledonia was in Honiara to consult with Solomon Islands as an MSG member on an option of pursuing the results of the December 2021 UN self-determination referendum at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
ADB, Solomon Islands Sign USD$10 Million Loan and Grant to Boost COVID-19 Recovery
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Solomon Islands today signed concessional loan and grant agreements amounting to $10 million to help the recovery from COVID-19.
UNDP, SIICAC and Anticorruption Secretariat Reach Out to Communities
The UN Development Programme, Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC) and the Anticorruption Secretariat complete a one-week community outreach programme in Central province.
SINIS Hosts Event to Acknowledge Partners
The SINIS Business and Partnerships team hosted an appreciation event to thank the Solomon Islands Government, the supporting sponsors, stakeholders and partners for their support to SINIS programs’ offered for the athletes and coaches.
Western and Choiseul Province Goes to Poll
Today, 14th December 2022, will see voters in 16 electoral wards in Choiseul and 26 wards in Western Provinces go to polls to decide and vote for their provincial assembly members.
155 USP Staff and Students Recognised and Awarded for their Research for 2020 and 2021
The University of the South Pacific acknowledged and rewarded the hard work, commitment, and dedication of 118 staff and 15 students who released A-Star and A-ranked research publications in 2020 and 2021.
Australia's Direct Aid Program Visits Beneficiaries
Last week a delegation from the Australian High Commission, Solomon Islands, visited the Malaita Province to handover and evaluate a combined total of eight community projects collectively worth SBD 1.3 million.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Conducts a Project Planning Workshop With Solomon Islands Government and NGO
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service (USFS) is announcing that it successfully concluded a four day project planning workshop with the Solomon Islands Government and Non-Government entities.
PNG Artist Becomes First Female Winner of Pacific Break
PNG singer and songwriter Danielle has been crowned Pacific Break's 2022 winner, the first female artist to take out the top prize in the competition's history.
Australia Formalize 2023 Pacific Games Assistance to Solomon Islands
Acting Australian High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands Sally Anne Vincent has signed a formal agreement for direct funding to the 2023 Pacific Games from the Australian Government.
Police Remove Body Found Under Fiu Bridge in Malaita
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Auki in Malaita Province have removed a dead body found underneath Fiu Bridge in Central Kwara’ae this morning.
Solomon Islands at a Crossroad: Opposition Leader
Solomon Islands is at a crossroad says Solomon Islands Democratic Party (SIDP) Wing Leader Hon Matthew Wale.
Police Raid Homebrew Production House in Tasahe
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Central Police Station have confiscated kwaso (homebrew) production during a raid at Tasahe B area last week.
New Program Inspires Solomon Islands Future Scientists
Skills training is at the heart of a new programme designed to support teachers and bring science learning to life for Solomon Islands’ school children.
First National Beach Volleyball Championship Held
Solomon Islands Volleyball Federation (SIVF) successfully held its first-ever national beach volleyball Championship over the weekend at SINIS Multi Beach Court.
Tina River Project Concrete Plant Ready to be Commissioned
The Concrete batching plant for the Tina River Hydropower Development Project has gone through its final installation work and is expected to be in full operation by January 2023.
Government Launches National Disability Development Policy 2022 -2031
Following Endorsement by the Cabinet, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services and its partners including disability groups, successfully launched the Solomon Islands National Disability Development Policy 2022 -2031 and the Rehabilitation Strategic Plan 2022 -2031, in Honiara, on Friday 2nd of December 2022.
Moves to Boost Trade and Investment Opportunities at Solomon Islands, PNG Border
Trade and investment will soon be the focus of interaction between Solomon Islands and the Autonomous region of Bougainville, along the Papua New Guinea-Solomon Islands common border.
Rapid Response from Australia to Assess Impact of Earthquake in Solomon Islands
Army engineers from Australia and an Air Force C27-J air crew responded rapidly to the Solomon Islands earthquake recently, conducting damage assessments on key infrastructure in Honiara and reconnaissance of the affected shoreline in south-west Guadalcanal.
Lelebet by Lelebet – Solomon Islands Tourism Slowly Returns
Just three months after the Solomon Islands reopened its border on 01 July after an 800-day lockdown, official visitor arrival (VA) numbers for Q3 2022 show the destination has got off to a far better than expected result.
Outstanding Women Exhibit Shines a Light on Gender Equality and Women’s Leadership
The UN Development Programme and the Australian High Commission in Solomon Islands have gathered an exciting selection of posters and essays including the winners of the 2021 Outstanding Women’s Essay and Poster Competition in an exhibition that will be on display from December 1 to December 4 at the National Art Gallery in Honiara.
MRD PS Attends Workshop on CDF & Anti-Money Laundering in New Zealand
The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) Dr. Samson Viulu has attended a regional workshop on Constituency Development Funds (CDFs) and Anti-Money Laundering in Wellington, New Zealand from 28-29 November, 2022.
