SINU Security Studies Pilot launched in Honiara

by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is preparing to introduce a new course on national security, supported by the Australian government. The SINU Security Studies Pilot was launched in Honiara as part of the Solomon Islands-Australia Partnership. Scheduled to commence in 2025, this course aims to enhance the Solomon Islands’…

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Vanuatu earthquake: Last repatriation from Port Vila, water in short supply

by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Boarding has started for New Zealand’s last repatriation flight from Port Vila after Tuesday’s magnitude 7.3 earthquake. Passengers heading home on the RNZAF Boeing 757 on Saturday afternoon include stranded tourists of various nationalities, returning disaster response officials and media. Staff at the Port Vila’s Bauerfield International Airport International Airport…

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