Police Has Not Received Any Report Against Suidani: Mangau

10h ago

Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau has confirmed that the police have not received, or are not investigating, any report against Malaita’s Premier Daniel Suidani.

Frontliners Test Negative After Cargo Vessel Scare

Wale Cautions Police on Handling of Premier Suidani’s Case

Solomon Islands Backs China in Silencing Dissidents

“Police has a mandated role to do their duties without any political interest or influence." Source: SBM

Schools Enforce Strong Rules Against “Coupen” Drug Use

6h ago

Secondary Schools are enforcing additional rules to fight against the use of “Coupen” in schools.

Securing Our Greener Future

7h ago

For the first time ever, the UN Development Programme Small Grants Programme in Solomon Islands handed over the certificate of afforestation project completion to its grantee, Isi Akson Theatre Art Trust (Inc).

Opposition Leader Confirms Receiving Copy of Petition by Honiara-based Malaitans

8h ago

Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale, has confirmed he received a copy of a petition addressed to the Hon. Prime Minister, by Honiara-based Malaitans, containing 8,210 signatures.

UNICEF and Japan Announce US$20.8 million Partnership in Fight Against COVID-19 in the Pacific region

This week, UNICEF and the Government of Japan announce a new US$20.8 million partnership to support Pacific Island governments with their COVID-19 preparedness and response efforts.

Features

A major 2017 University of Adelaide study funded by horticulture industry associations found that “[t]he SWP results in less exploitation of workers … when compared with other low-skilled visa pathways”, such as backpackers.

Foreign Workers on Australian Farms: Not If But How

By Stephen Howes

In 2006, under pressure from the Pacific to introduce a seasonal worker scheme, and under pressure from Australian farmers to address labour shortages, the Howard government introduced the second-year backpacker visa.

"We need to take urgent action now by acknowledging it as a serious threat to our islands,” Gladys told Pacific leaders that consisted of Prime Ministers, Presidents and Ministers.

Call for Pacific Leaders to Declare Climate Emergency

By Georgina Kekea

Pacific Youth representative at a UK-Pacific High Level Climate Dialogue, Gladys Habu is calling on Pacific Leaders to prioritize the climate crisis by declaring it a climate emergency.

Wearing masks and hand hygiene must be followed even if your dear ones are vaccinated, it is not always the case that every person you meet is necessarily vaccinated.

5 Covid-19 Vaccine Myths Explained

Here are 5 most heard myths about the COVID-19 Vaccine.