Community leaders from the South Guadalcanal Constituency (SGC) have pledged to work closely with the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) to support the CDF Act 2023 awareness program in their communities. This assurance was made in an awareness session organized by the constituency office in collaboration with MRD purposely for community leaders in Honiara on…
THE Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) has expressed its strong support for the establishment of Buy and Sell Products (BSP) Fuel station in the province. At the official opening of the BSP Gas fuel station in Auki last week, Malaita Premier Elijah Asilaua acknowledged the BSP fuel station management for their commitment to investing in the…
SOLOMON Islands was represented at the the 21st Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC). The high-level Solomon Islands delegation consists of Deputy Secretary Technical Mr. James Teri, Director Edward Honiwala, Deputy Director Offshore Ms. Charlyn Golu, and Chief Fisheries Officer Offshore Division Ms. Jan Oli Pitu. They joined other regional…
The School Cyber Awareness Program that has been delivered to over 10,000 students, teachers and interested groups has imparted vital online safety information to those who receive it. The program is a result of collaboration between the National Crime Prevention Department (NCPD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), the Cyber Emergency Response Team…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) through its partnership program with FAO, the Sustainable Transformation of Domestic Agrifood Systems (STODAS) project, held its first provincial Agrifood System Multi-Stakeholder Consultative Forum for Western Province in Gizo this week. The two days forum was held on Monday 25th and concluded Tuesday 26th November 2024 with the…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele last week received a courtesy call from Dr Rhonda Robinson, Director of the Geoscience, Energy, and Maritime Division of the Pacific Community (SPC). Ms. Robinson was accompanied by three of her senior staff members. They used the opportunity to provide updates on the Pacific Humanitarian Warehousing Program, water and sanitation,…
In a celebratory gathering, the Ministry of Police, National Security & Correctional Services (MPNSCS) last week hosted a farewell and welcome event to bid a heartfelt goodbye to the outgoing China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) Team 5 at the same time welcome the incoming Team 6 as they embark on the next chapter of collaboration.…
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Netherlands accredited to Solomon Islands, Her Excellency Mrs. Ardi Stoios Braken had a productive courtesy call meeting with Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP in Honiara. Prime Minister Manele welcomed H.E Ardis and highlighted that her presence symbolizes the healthy relationship between Solomon Islands and Netherlands. The Prime Minister…
Six students from the Solomon Islands proudly graduated from Fulton Adventist University College in Nadi, Fiji during a memorable ceremony held on Sunday, 24th November 2024. The event, graced by families, friends, and distinguished guests, celebrated the achievements of students from across the Pacific under the inspiring theme, “Enlighten to Shine.” The 165 graduates, representing…
Routine maintenance, regravelling, and spot upgrading to make 21 km of the East Road in Malaita more climate resilient is approaching completion under the World Bank-funded Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project. The works are implemented by Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) and are carried out by the local contractor Trades Transformation Company Limited, with…