THE Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has established artificial breeding sites (ABS) for the management of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) at Luaniua Island in Malaita Outer Island (MOI). Establishment of the artificial sites were conducted on 18th June 2021 by a team of two officers Wilson Ninivai, Chief Field Officer (CFO) from the Extension…
Frustrated voters of few constituencies in Malaita Province have called on their parliament representatives to enlighten them on the constituency development funds for this year. A group of voters who wish to remain anonymous told this paper that its almost two years since the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) was formed; however they…
THE Credit Corporation has repossessed two passenger and cargo vessels – the MV KIDRON and MV KAFE – a further sign of the worsening impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses. Both inter-island boats were once owned and operated by former Member of Parliament (MP) for East Fataleka Steve Abana. Credit Corporation Asset Management Officer…
Home owners begin dismantling their homes on Lunga land SQUATTERS occupying a land believed to be owned by a private businessman in the Lungga area, East Honiara are slowly dismantling their homes. This followed a High Court eviction order issued in September last year. However, since the order was made, there was no sign…
THE Grace period for those with unlicensed standby generators to pay up their licenses has already lapsed, Solomon Power has reported. In a statement issued by the State Owned Entity (SOE), it was revealed that the grace period to have all standby generators licensed has already lapsed on 30th June 2021. With the due date…
THE message from Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is clear. Get your jab now before its too late! Because COVID-19 is a deadly killer. Everyone of us should make no mistake about it. Early this week the Prime Minister reiterated the message that the best way to protect ourselves, our families, and communities from this deadly…
‘With $40K boost for GP 2nd Appointed Day’ THE Member of Parliament (MP) for East Central Guadalcanal and Minister for Lands, Housing and Survey Ishmael Avui hands over a much needed support of $40,000 ahead of the Guadalcanal Province 2nd Appointed Day. Avui handed over the cash to the Provincial Member and Chairman of…
Marovo constituents soon to benefit from fiberglass boats About one hundred and sixty fiberglass boats are currently being constructed in Marovo, Western Province that will benefit fishermen and women of Marovo Constituency. The modelled fiberglass boats are currently in production stage at Dokudola Industrial site in the Marovo Lagoon, a statement from Government Communication Unit…
THE impacts of climate change on our weather patterns are a serious threat to our ongoing health problems which needs the attention of our policy makers, Dr Edgar Pollard has warned. Dr Edgar is a hybrid ecologist, working with interrelated systems in environment, business and health in the Solomon Islands. Speaking during the Climate…
A CREW member of a foreign vessel who was tested positive for covid-19 last week in Western Province remains under quarantine, pending the outcome of another test result. Prime Minister (PM)Manasseh Sogavare in his nation-wide Covid-19 address, Monday, confirmed this. He said the vessel, MV Vimaru Pearl, is here to pick up logs in the…