RESIDENTS of Gizo have expressed sadness over the removal of the iconic Naru trees that stood for decades near the Solomon Airlines office. The trees, some well-loved landmark, evoked fond memories for many in the community who had come to appreciate their presence over the years. According to a staff from Solomon Airlines, the decision…
PPC asserts there is no legal issue prohibiting political parties from raising overseas funds THE Solomon Islands Political Parties Commission sees no legal issue with registered political parties seeking funding from overseas sources. This statement follows an investigation by the online media platform In-depth Solomons, which revealed that the President of the Ownership, Unity and…
Businessman Bartlett ordered to pay back $1M advanced from CEMA after a failed $7M deal for Hammock Beach SELF-MADE businessman, Alex Bartlett has been ordered to pay back $1 million he advanced from the Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) earlier this year. The CEMA Board decided two weeks ago to give Mr Bartlett, the founder…
THE Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCA) is optimistic that the country’s tourism industry will achieve its target of be a billion-dollar industry by 2035. MCA Permanent Secretary Banyan Sivoro expressed optimism about the future of the tourism industry as a major foreign receipt earner through increased visitor arrivals when the MCA ministerial Executive appeared…
THE melodious singing by various Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) choirs, panpipe music by the host communities and a powerful sermon by retired Malaitan Diocesan Bishop Rev Sam Sahu and the proceeding of the historical ecumenical service echoed through the serene air from the Saint Barnabas Chapel in Sa’a village in Small Malaita on Sunday…
THE Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women, Youth and Children and Family Affairs (MWYCFA), Dr Cedrick Alependava has highlighted alarming national statistics on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) at the Honiara Council of Women-organised festival in the national capital last Thursday. Dr Alependava delivered the keynote address at the occasion. He said approximately…