Seminars vital in fostering interest in research: SINU

BY INDY MAEALASIA A local academic at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU), Dr Vaeno Vigulu, has emphasised the importance of research seminars in fostering interest in academic research and building students’ capacity for future...

SINU drives for vibrant research culture

BY INDY MAEALASIA Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is striving to foster a vibrant research culture vital for national progress. Speaking at the Family Farming, Lifestyle and Health (FALAH) Research Seminar yesterday at SINU’s Ranadi...

Visible from space, the largest creature of its kind has been discovered by scientists.

In a remarkable scientific discovery, researchers have identified a colossal coral structure in the Pacific Ocean that’s so enormous it can be spotted from space. This groundbreaking find, located near the Solomon Islands, represents the largest...

Upto to nine tropical cycones forecast for Pacific this season

The official cyclone season for the region runs from November to April. Photo: The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Meteorologists are predicting five to nine cyclones for the southwest Pacific in the coming season. The official cyclone...

Third-year nursing students donate water tank to SINU faculty

BY CHRIS ALEX The third-year nursing students of the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) proudly presented a water tank to the Faculty of Nursing, Medicine, and Health Sciences on Thursday. This significant donation serves as a heartfelt...

New contracts for road drainage maintenance and street cleaning on Honiara highway

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has announced the awarding of two vital contracts aimed at enhancing road drainage maintenance and street cleaning/desilting for parts of the Honiara Highway. The drainage maintenance contract has...

PH coral reefs in danger zone

CORAL reefs in the Philippines, which lies in the Coral Triangle region, are in a danger zone and are threatened, according to marine biologists and conservationists, by 2030 if current trends are not interrupted. The Coral Triangle, a marine...

Global, Regional, and National Burdens of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Women of Reproductive Age (15–49 Years) from 1992 to 2021

Introduction Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic, relapsing condition that primarily includes Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC).1 IBD most commonly affects young adults, with peak incidence between the ages of 15 and 30...

Workshop in Honiara Explores Pathways for Credit Transfer and Micro-Credentials Across the Pacific

By Sharon Nanau A regional workshop focused on developing a Commonwealth Credit Transfer Framework and exploring micro-credentials in the digital age concluded today in Honiara. Hosted by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) in collaboration with...

UAE issues $10m in funding for natural disaster defences in Asia and the Pacific

The UAE has allocated $10 million towards efforts to build resilience to natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region. Announced under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed through the UAE International Aid Agency, the funding will go to...

Scientists in Bali find what could be the world’s largest coral colony

When a massive coral colony was recently discovered in the Solomon Islands, it was believed to be the largest in the world. Then last week, scientists found an even bigger one in the waters off the Indonesian island of Bali. Coral restoration...

Scientists Discover the World’s Largest Coral

NFK Editors - November 27, 2024 Malaulalo, Solomon Islands —(Map) Scientists on a National Geographic research trip to the Solomon Islands have discovered the world’s largest coral. The single coral colony, made up of around one billion tiny...

MID Progresses with re-introduction of pedestrian lights in Honiara

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is pleased to announce progress in its plans to reintroduce traffic lights, also known as pedestrian and signage, on main crossing roads for Honiara City. This effort aims to enhance road safety,...

Scientists stunned after discovering coral so massive it can be seen from space: 'Pulsing with life and color'

Photo Credit: iStock, National Geographic There are millions of creatures in the ocean, and there is still so much about the sea yet to be discovered. One more discovery has been made — the world's largest known coral. According to the Guardian,...

One of Honiara’s leading tech businesses forced to close branch after major theft

One of the country’s leading electronics retail and repair businesses has been forced to close its only branch at Koloale following a major theft. The Tech Hub, a locally-owned business that became a household name when it comes to tech gadgets,...

Severe category 4 & 5 cyclones to intensify in Pacific – study

The Pacific region, including Solomon Islands, is projected to face more frequent and intense category 4 and 5 tropical cyclones in the future, according to a new scientific study. Moleni Tuuholoaki, an Ocean Science Officer at the Pacific...

UN resolution on Climate Change rapporteur a boost for Pacific-SG Puna

Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna has welcomed the latest UN Human Rights Council vote for a UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Climate Change. The 48th session of the Council was held in hybrid mode, combining virtual...

A Pacific reflection on Women, Peace and Security

This year marks 25 years since the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), a global commitment to elevate women’s voices in peacebuilding, conflict prevention and recovery. For the Pacific,...

SICCI congratulates SINPF on 8% credit rate 

The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) congratulates the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) on its recent announcement of an 8% membership credit rate. SICCI welcomes this positive news on behalf of employers and...

Progress continues with SIRAP bridges in Malaita

BY SAMIE WAIKORI Progress continues with the implementation of key bridges in Malaita province. The bridges are; two on the South Road and two on the North Road, constructed by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC). Yesterday,...