Aust commits to support gov’t in gender program
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA
ACTING Australian High Commissioner Sally-Anne Vincent says Australia in partnership with Solomon Islands Government, continues to commit advancing gender equality and supporting women’s empowerment and leadership, agency and representation through strong support...
Veke: Australia and Solomon Islands share a robust relationship
The relationship between the Australian Government and Solomon Islands is ‘always robust’.
Anthony Veke, minister of police, said this during a farewell dinner for the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and Australia Federal Police (AFP)...
Morrinsville resident hunkers down during police shoot out
(RNZ) A Morrinsville resident has described hunkering down in his home, after hearing a volley of gunfire in the police shoot out less than 500 metres away, with the gunman still on the loose.
Police...
CBSI GOVERNOR SUGGEST UPSCALE IN SEASONAL WORK
By Mavis N Podokolo
THE Governor of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands, Dr Luke Forau has suggested an upscale of the labour mobility and seasonal workers scheme to entice remittance into the country.
The Governor...
Police get caps from Aust and NZ
Police have received new caps from programmes under Australia and New Zealand.
The Australian Solomon Island Police Development Programme (SIPDP) and New Zealand Solomon Police Support Programme (SIPSP) says they are proud to unite to...
Proud in culture, strong in spirit
Yuendumu Doors exhibition launched
HONIARA residents will be able to view a weeklong Australian Indigenous art exhibition launched today at the National Art Gallery by the Australian High Commissioner, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and External...
Police officer and dog hit by fleeing car
(RNZ) A 68-year-old man is due to appear in the Invercargill District Court today after he allegedly hit an officer and a police dog with his car last night.
Police said they attempted to stop...
Australia continues to support education in the country
BY SAMIE WAIKORI
AUKI
AUSTRALIAN High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency, Dr Lachlan Strahan says education in Solomon Islands is one of many sectors Australia is supporting for the development of the country.
Strahan said this...