Locals urged to support local products

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Citizens of this country have been urged to support local products in the country through purchase of locally produced food produce.  Philip Subu President of the Malaita Province Youth Council President issued the appeal after Malaita Taro Company recently launched its frozen taro which is now hitting the domestic market. Based in Auki, Malaita Taro, is a locally registered company supported by taro farmers across the province. They are currently supplying frozen…

New centre for Pacific police training 

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Minister for Police National Security & Correctional Services (MPNSCS) Jimson Tanangada attended a ground-breaking ceremony of the China-Pacific Island Training Centre Complex (CPPTC) in Fuzhou, Fujian Police College, on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. This centre will allow Pacific Island countries to send in police officers to attend various training courses in China. Minister Tanangada, when…

Bellona Rugby calls for support

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The Ausport-SIRUF National Rugby 7s Championship is set to commence in Honiara on Tuesday evening, 17th Sept 2024, with the opening ceremony and matches to be played from Wednesday 18th to Friday 20th September 2024. Bellona will be participating in both the men’s and women’s competitions this year, and they are putting in strong teams,…

Enhancing cooperation on migration management

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With the ever-growing complexities affecting the global migration landscape, the Solomon Islands is looking forward to strengthening exchanges and cooperation with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on Migration Management. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour, and Immigration, Riley Mesepitu highlighted this at a recent Sub-Forum on Migration Management and Cooperation in…

Kuma: Special Economic Zone policy remains top priority

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The development of Special Economic Zones and Economic Growth Centers aimed at spreading economic activities around the country remains a top policy priority for the National Government. This policy priority promotes and supports industrial development in the country to attract investors and enhance exports and trade.  This will include investing in appropriate technology, provision of…

Progress to revive PWD

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Progressing is now being made to revive the Public Works Department (PWD). Government through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is undertaking the task to review and re-establish the department. The Minister for Infrastructure Development (MID) Manasseh Maelanga informed Parliament last week that ministry officials are carrying out a review and assessment to ensure a…