A CHIEF from Dariowne village in East Kwara’ae, Malaita Province welcomes the assured commitment made by the national government in reinvigorating stalled projects in Malaita. William Ko’oru’u said the Democratic Coalition for Change Government must be supported in its commitment to move the proposed developments forward. Mr Ko’oru’u said a clear manifestation of the commitment…
New graphic health warnings showing the dangers of tobacco use are being displayed on Solomon Islands made tobacco products. Six images and messages educating the public of the harmful effects of smoking is now on both the front and back of cigarette packets and other tobacco products. Images and messages include smoking causing lung cancer…
Roger Maritoa left last year in October as part of a group of youth chosen to study in Taipei, Taiwan under fully funded technical scholarships. Roger and two other Youth@Work interns were part of the group of five that left the country to undertake studies in various fields ranging from plumbing to high voltage electrics.…
A MAN and his wife have been remanded in custody on Wednesday after the presiding magistrate was not satisfied with the excuses they gave in relation to their absence from previous court hearings. A warrant of arrest has been issued for Michael Taloikwai of Malaita way back 2009 while his wife Jesslyn Kaova of Guadalcnal…
MUNDA International airport in the Western Province can host large aircrafts carrying a capacity of 100 passengers when complete. Ministry of Communication and Aviation permanent secretary, Francis Lomo revealed this after handing over $1.2 million to Voramali landowners in Honiara on Tuesday. The goodwill payment was to allow the New Zealand contractor to commence phase…
The Prime Minister’s press secretariat office have clarified that expenses on the 60th birthday party hosted by the Prime Minister was footed by the Prime Minister and not from tax payers money. The office made the clarification follow questions raised on social media over who footed the bill of the party. Press Secretary to Prime…
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare on Wednesday met the general manager of a Papua New Guinea-based Chinese company interested in investing in Solomon Islands. Mr Ma Jianhua, General Manager of China Habour Company (PNG) Limited, enlightened the Prime Minister about his company which he said is a state-owned enterprise specialised in survey and design, marine engineering…
HONIARA streets will today busy again with visitors as MV Caledonian Sky makes it to shore. Caledonian Sky comes from the United Kingdom and carries another good number of tourists according to Destination Solo Travel and Tours managing director Wilson Maelaua. Mr Maelaua said the boat will land at around 8am, the second to arrive…
SPTO – The South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has announced the appointment of Makelesi Muloilagi as its new Marketing Officer. SPTO Chief Executive Ilisoni Vuidreketi said Muloilagi’s inclusion was timely as the marketing division gears up for another year of competitive destination promotion and marketing in 2015for its 16 member countries. “A strong and vibrant…
FOURTEEN tourist boats are scheduled to visit the Solomon Islands this year according to organiser Dest Solo and Tours Managing Director Wilson Maelaua. Mr Maelaua said the figure is the confirmed number but it is likely to increase. “I have 14 cruise ships confirmed to visit this year but there are still other groups still…