The fifth World Bank Implementation Support Mission expressed its satisfaction with the progress of the Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation (SIART) Project under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL). The mission took place from September 16th to September 27th, 2024. During their time in Honiara, the mission team met with key officials from…
Dear Editor – I wish to express my deep concern about the ongoing lack of reliable shipping services in Choiseul Province, particularly in the northern side of the province. Shipping is vital for economic growth and connectivity, making its uninterrupted service crucial for any community. As recently reported, the people of Choiseul province heavily depend…
Dear Editor – I am writing to address one of the growing concerns that generate stress to parents and guardians of high school students. As huge numbers of high school students acquired touch mobile phones for study purposes, I have seen this as helpful for communication and significant to obtain information related to their academic…
Australia is backing the expansion of Kiddies Playhouse Daycare to bolster childcare services for working mothers in Honiara. Australian High Commissioner His Excellency Rod Hilton said, “a lack of affordable and accessible childcare facilities can significantly hinder the ability of women to fully participate in the workforce and succeed in their jobs.” “Australia’s support of…
A male suspect in his 30s had been arrested for a serious injury incident at Rohua village in West Makira recently. Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Kirakira police station carried out the arrest. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Makira/Ulawa province, Superintendent Peter Sitai said, it was alleged that the suspect and…
SIG in a dilemma over its SBD140M land buy-back scheme, COL cautions that accepting the DOCA means paying off someone’s debt THE GOVERNMENT appears to be in a dilemma over its hastily arranged $140 million scheme to buy-back prime land jointly owned by Levers Solomon Ltd (LSL) and Russell Islands Plantation Estate Ltd. Commissioner of…
TWO women accused of attacking another woman at the Tetere Estate Office compound of the Guadalcanal Plains Palm Oil Limited (GPPOL 2) in Guadalcanal Province will be taking their pleas on October 14. Anna Vathagi, 29 and Lisa Kope, 40, are facing the charge of Unlawful Wounding. They both appeared in the Honiara Magistrate Court…
Dear Editor – Would be grateful if you can allow me to share my view with regards the matter ‘Respect for public property’ in the Solomon Island. The Solomon Island has been fortunate to experience development and infrastructure growth much of which has been generously gifted by developers and international partners. These developments play crucial…
Dear Editor – This letter serves to inform you of the above subject matter. The rapid increase of kwaso (home brew) consumption among individuals have increased rapidly in Honiara. And its becoming an alarming concern for the government and people of Solomon Islands. The daily consumption of this local illegal brewed alcohol not only poses…
SOLOMON Islands officially commissioned its firstever Embassy located at Abu Dhabi in United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, his Foreign Affairs Minister Peter Shanel Agovaka and a high level government delegation witnessed the historic occasion. Minister Agovaka joined the delegation after attending the United Nation General Assembly (UNGA) session in New…