SAN JORGE Landowners on Isabel are demanding an urgent investigation into the activities of Far East Resources Company Ltd, claiming the company is not complying with the conditions of its prospecting licence. “Its prospecting licence should be revoked or at least put on hold on the grounds of non-compliance,” Chief Edward of Vulavu village told…
A FORMER Government economist has blamed the system on the grant of exemption, providing an official document called Guide to Exemption Process as stipulated in the Customs and Excise (Amendment) (No.2) Act 2013. Martin Housanau who was credited for a policy paper which resurrected the Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) was reacting to news report…
THE Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) will officially inaugurate its new Diocese of South Malaita and Sikaiana and consecrate of its new Diocesan Bishop Reverend Rickson Mamaoru. This historic event will take place at St Barnabas Church in Sa’a, Small Malaita, Malaita Province on Sunday 24 November. The local communities and parishioners are eagerly preparing…
GIRLS continue to face challenge in accessing quality education and it is important for both the national government and provincial governments to invest in their education. The Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 24 (North Vangunu), Calrick Runimetu expressed this sentiment at the celebration of the International Children’s Day in Gizo on Monday 11…
THE Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) has praised the Malaita I Tolo Guardianship Trust (MITIGT) for its ongoing support towards educational initiatives across the province. MITIGT’s assistance to the Malaita Youth Council (YC) has been crucial in the design of a new youth hub aimed at enhancing digital learning opportunities for students and other youth in…
Constituents of Maringe-Kokota Constituency (MKC) in Isabel Province were privileged to learn about the legal provisions of the Constituency Development Funds (CDF) Act 2023. This was after officers from the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) in collaboration with the MKC office successfully conducted a week-long awareness on the CDF Act 2023 for communities including chiefs,…
Gizo-Kolombangara Constituency (GKC) office is commencing work in alliance with community-based committees to develop practicable work plans and programs aimed at fostering inclusive development and tangible results for the communities. This followed the recent launch of the constituency’s policy statement 2024-2028. GKC officers led by Constituency Development Officer (CDO) Alphonse Wale are moving swiftly to…
Planning and Biosecurity Officers at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) have recently undergone a workshop focused on China’s customs regulations, biosecurity protocols and import inspection processes at Shanghai Customs University. Three senior MAL officials attended the workshop from 23rd October to 05th November 2024. The training focused on the procedures for exporting agricultural…
Event given a 4.8 value rating by overseas industry attendees. Feedback received from the Australian and New Zealand buyers attending Tourism Solomons’ recently-staged ‘Mi Save Solo 2024’ Industry Buyer/Seller Meet in Honiara indicates the event has once again proven a major success. Taking place at the Heritage Park Hotel, the event, which included a Western…
The Catholic Archdiocese of Honiara is hosting the 2024 Biennial Spiritual Retreat for priests from the three dioceses of Solomon Islands—Gizo, Auki, and Honiara. Held at the Holy Name of Mary Seminary (HNMS) in East Honiara, Guadalcanal, this year’s retreat carries the theme: “Sainthood, Sanctity, and What Makes Us Holy?” The retreat began on Sunday,…