Upgrades to the Honiara International Airport runway and airfield ground lighting are progressing positively despite delays in receiving offshore materials. The upgrades were made possible under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). It was supported by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA). These improvements are targeted…
STATE owned King George Six (KGVI) National Secondary School on Monday, 7th October officially commissioned its refurbished lecture theatre that will cater for an improved access to a conducive learning environment. The ceremony was witnessed by the school staff and students. Officiating at the handover ceremony were; Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human…
A TWENTY-THREE (23) year old male suspect has been apprehended for raping a 15-year-old girl at a garden in a village in North West Choiseul recently. He allegedly raped the girl while under the influence of alcohol. Officers of the Royal Solomon Police Force (RSIPF) at Taro police station carried out the arrest. It was alleged that…
SOLOMON Islands has signed a ‘Mutual Exemption of Short-Stay Visa Requirements Agreement’ with Saudi Arabia this week. This is part of the spirit of Solomon Islands- Saudi Arabian friendship demonstrating genuine serious partnership of the decade old diplomatic relations. The signing of the ‘Mutual Exemption of Short-Stay Visa Requirements Agreement’, was described as a ‘landmark transformation’…
With the Bonfire Festival 2024 set to come alive this weekend a number of musical artists are arriving from overseas. The renowned Papua New Guinea (PNG) singer Tonton Malele with his crew will arrive in Honiara today. Lynette Adomea of the Bonfire Festival Committee on Monday said, “Tonton Malele and his crew Jayrex and Nene…
HONIARA’S public transportation system is a lifeline for thousands of residents who depend on buses to commute daily. However, the ongoing issue of short bus routes has become a major source of frustration for the public, damaging the city’s reputation and highlighting the need for urgent action from the Honiara City Council. For years, bus…
THE National Sports Council (NSC) has clarified why the Iumi Water Sports Park located at DC Park in the Henderson Area, Central Guadalcanal is yet to be utilised. Two main reasons were cited. In a statement issued by NSC Board Chairman on Monday, 7th October, Joe Sika Manuopangai said, the Iumi Water Sports Park, at DC…
THE Western Provincial Government (WPG) has thanked the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Solomon Islands for the quality upgrade of dilapidated ablution block at Titiana Community School. The school comprises both a primary and secondary division. The ablution upgrade project was fully funded by ADRA Australia and was implemented by ADRA Solomon Islands under…
THE Permanent Secretary (PS) for the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD), Dr Franco Rodie has reassured teachers that their new salary structure has been completed and was deliberated on and approved for implementation by Cabinet last month. Dr Rodie made the announcement at the celebration of World Teachers’ Day in Honiara on…
THE University of the South Pacific (USP) Vice Chancellor Professor Pal Ahwalia has urged the 229 USP Solomon Islands Campus students who graduated on Friday to be catalysts for the positive transformation of the Pacific region. Speaking at the graduation held at the Friendship Hall in East Honiara last Friday, Professor Ahwalia said, “This commencement…