A DIGITAL currency community from Korea, BITMOBIC Community, has handed over a ‘Rainwater Drinking Facility’ to Lilika Community High School (CHS) of Isabel on Wednesday. The school is located in the Hograno Kia Havulei Constituency. The handing over ceremony was held in Honiara. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele and Member of Parliament (MP) for the…
A Government delegation has issued a strong stance in the 18th session of the Inter-sessional Working Group on Greenhouse Gas Emissions (ISWG-GHG 18) underway at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) headquarters in London. They call upon all IMO member states to support robust measures that will significantly reduce GHG emissions from the maritime industry, safeguarding…
PEOPLE’s Republic of China (PRC) has donated 872 volumes of books and $387,645.12 to Chung Wah School in Honiara on Wednesday. PRC donated the books on behalf of Guangdong Book House, established by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Guangdong Province. The books cover China’s economy, history, culture and society. Chinese Ambassador, His Excellency, Cai…
ANY illegal activities linking to the Constituency Development Funds (CDF) programme must be reported. Constituents of Small Malaita Constituency (SMC) have been reminded the Deputy Director (Supervising) of the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), Gabriel Manetiva call during a series of awareness conducted by MRD on the Constituency Development Funds (CDF) Act 2023 for communities…
Member of Parliament (MP) for Small Malaita Constituency (SMC) Rick Hou has successfully concluded his first constituency visit for this year, on 14 February. The visit was to inform communities and constituents of the Constituency’s four-year Development Plan (CDP) for 2024-2028 including priority programs and activities. During the tour he also held consultations with landowners…
A World Bank team visited has visited a number of projects implemented under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). This was during their visit to the country Solomon this month to continue support the implementation of the project. During the visit, the team reviewed project progress, discussed key achievements, and provided support…
In a recent meeting, Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele lauded Solomon Airlines for its commitment to innovation and service enhancement. He expressed appreciation for the airlines’ proactive approach in navigating the evolving aviation landscape. During the courtesy visit, Solomon Airlines Board Chair Mr. Frank Wickham and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Sean Teó provided Prime Minister…
The Honiara City Council (HCC), with the support of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), undertook its demolition operation at the Kolaridge Graveyard, Central Honiara Wednesday on 19th February. This operation was part of the council’s ongoing effort to clear illegal structures and ensure the proper management of public spaces within the city. HCC’s…
A safeguards and road safety engineer team of the Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC) group overseeing the environmental and social safeguards of the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project (LMCP) has commenced a road safety awareness campaign this week targeting schools in West Honiara. The initiative aims to educate students and the surrounding community on road safety…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) and Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement (CAUSE) II Project have acknowledged a recent media article regarding contractor opportunities and wish to clarify that local contractors will be engaged by, and benefit from, the project. An article by Solomon Star this week claims that the CAUSE II Project would…