Latest News Archive October 2023
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CBSI Launches New $10 Note to Commemorate Games
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has launched the new $10 banknote, dedicated to commemorating the upcoming 17th Pacific Games scheduled to be held in Honiara from November 19th to December 2nd, 2023.
A Driving Force for Change in Vanuatu’s Rural Community
In the quiet village of Vunaspef on the island of Espiritu Santo in Vanuatu, Elvina Andicar is making a significant impact to the lives of women in her local communities.
Footbridge Connects Communities in Marovo Lagoon
The communities of Bareho and Tusungoete in Marovo Lagoon, Western Province were able to celebrate this month on the handing over and opening of a Footbridge connecting the two communities.
Team Solomon Holds Final Team Bonding Session
The Solomon Islands athletes who will represent the country in the upcoming Pacific Games took part in their final team bonding session over the weekend in Honiara.
SINU Visit to University of Queensland Aim to Strengthen Ties
The Vice-Chancellor of Solomon Islands National University (SINU), Professor Transform Aqorau, and his team successfully visited the University of Queensland (UQ) from the 25th to the 27th of October 2023.
Sogavare Opens 19th ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP today officially opened the 19th African Caribbean and Pacific – European Union (ACP- EU) joint parliamentary assembly at the National Parliament of Solomon Islands.
U.S. Government Hosts Business Study Tour for Solomon Islands Agribusinesses
Six Solomon Islands businesses and the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) travelled to the United States this month, for a market linkages and business networking study tour.
Sailing Games Venue Preparation On Track
"Iumi Water Sports Park" at DC Park is finalising preparations to host the Pacific Games sailing competition next month.
Australia Supports Rugby With Fresh Paint for Stadium
Last week, the Australian High Commission, through the Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program (SIIP) donated 260 litres of paint to refresh and upgrade Town Ground, preparing the stadium as a dedicated training venue ahead of the Sol2023 XVII Pacific Games.
The Pacific Islands at a Crossroad?
Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has made clear that he is more comfortable dealing with countries that share similar values, values that are built on democratic systems - free speech, free and fair elections, and respect for human rights, to name a few.
Rugby Australia Formalize Partnership With Solomon Islands Rugby
Rugby Australia has continued the development of Rugby in the Pacific after formalizing its partnership with the Solomon Islands.
Leader of Opposition Calls on Avui to Resign
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has called on the Minister of Lands & Housing Hon Ishmael Avui to issue a public apology and resign from his portfolio. Failing which, Hon Wale said the Prime Minister should immediately remove Minister Avui from Cabinet.
"Iumi Wan Festival" an Exciting Event During Pacific Games
Honiara residents and visitors gearing up for the Pacific Games are in for a cultural treat, as the Solomon Islands Ministry of Culture & Tourism joins hands with the Sol2023 Pacific Games Organizing Committee(GOC) to present the “Iumi Wan Festival.”
Hybrid Power Systems to Improve Rural Connectivity
Australia and Our Telekom have achieved a major milestone in the Solomon Islands' telecommunications enhancement project.
Australian Medical Experts Enhances Capacity for Cancer and Palliative Care
Solomon Airlines has again supported an expert oncology team from Canberra Australia in their mission to help develop medical services for cancer and palliative care patients.
Rabuka Says He is More Comfortable Dealing with Traditional Friends
Fiji’s prime minister said Wednesday on a visit to Australia’s capital that his government was “more comfortable dealing with traditional friends” such as Australia as China pursues closer security ties in the Asia-Pacific region.
High Level Dialogue Discuss Progress on Pacific Resilience
A High-Level Panel held this week to review progress on the Pacific resilience journey, called for collective action and timely resources to safeguard the region against climate change and disaster risks.
Student Beautifies Team Solomon Games Village
Timothy Manepuria Jr. is a Form 5 Arts student at St. Joseph's Catholic National Secondary School, Tenaru and hails from the eastern side of Guadalcanal, Marau Sound.
Games Village Ready for Contingents
The Solomon Islands National University as one of the games village is now ready to be occupied by over 5000 athletes and officials from around the Pacific during the 2023 Pacific Games in November.
Seghe Airport to Begin Upgrade
This week, the national government, led by Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP joined other stakeholders to officiate the ground- breaking ceremony to officially start the upgrading of Seghe airport.
UNDP Holds Anti-Corruption Workshop for Youths
A new round of workshops on anti-corruption for youths has been conducted in the capital city under UNDP´s Transparency and Accountability Project (TAP).
Peava Community, a Marine Resource Management Champion
Nestled on the eastern edge of Gatokae Island, in the picturesque Marovo lagoon, Western Province, lies a community that has been a shining example of integrating conservation, sustainable fisheries management, tourism and traditional knowledge to reduce overfishing pressures and improve the livelihoods of people.
Pastor Says End Time is Near
A local pastor says that the unprovoked attack on Israel by Hamas terrorists is a fulfillment of scripture, ushering in the end time.
Tetere and Henderson Police Station Open Neutral Huts
Two more leaf huts have been opened at Tetere Police Station on the Guadalcanal plains and Henderson Police Station in East Honiara last week.
Solomon Island Families Will Soon Be Able to Join Partners Engaged Under PALM Scheme
Solomon Islanders participating in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme will soon be able to bring immediate family members over to Australia under the PALM scheme family accompaniment pilot scheduled for launch in 2024.
Solomon Islander Loses Life Following Motor Vehicle Accident in Canada
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade has offered its condolences to the family of a Solomon Islands national who sadly lost his life in a motor vehicle accident in Canada on Tuesday morning (Canadian local time).
New York Man Caught Smuggling Butterflies From Solomon Islands
A New York man from Long Islands was charged Tuesday with smuggling more than $200,000 worth of wildlife in and out of the country.
Education Bill to Provide Clear Pathway for the Education System
The Solomon Islands Minister of Education and Human Resources Development, Hon. Lanelle Tanangada is confident that the Education Bill 2023, once passed by Parliament will provide fresh and clear approach to our education system.
UNASG/UNDP Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific meets Sogavare
The United Nations Assistant Secretary General (UN ASG), UNDP Assistant Administrator and UNDP Director for Asia and the Pacific, Ms. Kanni Wignaraja met with the Hon. Prime Minister, Manasseh Damukana Sogavare yesterday.
CBSI Commemorates Pacific Games With New $10 Note
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) is thrilled to announce its plans to release a new limited-edition $10 commemorative banknote to commemorate a significant event in the Solomon Islands nation’s history—the XVII Pacific Games 2023, which will be held in November here in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Sogavare Receives Keys to Australian Funded KGVI Dormitories
Prime Minister and Minister for Pacific Games 2023 Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has taken delivery of upgraded facilities at King George VI School from the Government and people of Australia on Friday.
