The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) announced the passing of Solomon Islands first Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), His Excellency the late John Moffat Fugui on Thursday (22nd December). The 61-year-old late ambassador passed away in Beijing after suffering Cardiac Arrest. MFAET is currently Liaising with the People’s Republic…
THE public has donated over $118,000 to Christian Care Centre through the donation boxes placed in the eight Bulk Shop stores in Honiara. A statement from Bulk Shop said after a successful partnership between Bulk Shop and Christian Care Centre a total of $118,635.70 was raised through the donation boxes placed in the eight stores…
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Strengthening Competitiveness, Agriculture, Livelihoods, and Environment – Natural Resource Management (SCALE-NRM) project is connecting local farmers with American farmers to learn from each other. Through the Farmer-to-Farmer program, SCALE-NRM, implemented by Winrock International, will bring American volunteers to Malaita province to help local communities learn about the…
THE Chair to the Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC), Anika Kingmele, last week highlighted why corruption should be fought against in the country. She was speaking during the celebration of the International Day Against Corruption at the National Auditorium in Honiara. She said it is important for any country or any sector to…
HAVING a dedicated space to organise public meetings, awareness and talks has been a challenge for members of the Sirubai Voko Tribal Association in South Vella, Western Province over the past two decades. In the past meetings were often held under private homes, other meeting houses or even under the trees. This is because the…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the National Traffic Department in Honiara are investigating a traffic incident involving a G-plated vehicle and a bus along the Vura road, opposite the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) School on 22 December 2022. It is alleged that the G-plated vehicle was owned by the Ministry of Infrastructure Department and…