The Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has commended scientists and government employees who participated in the National Geographic Pristine Seas-led expedition. The expedition resulted in the discovery of the world’s largest coral at the Three Sisters Islands in Makira-Ulawa Province. According to the Pristine Seas scientists, after discovering the coral, they sent its measurements to…
The Governor of Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) says complexity is not a barrier but rather an invitation for business to rise to any occasion and redefine what is possible. Delivering the keynote speech at the 8th Business Excellence Award over the weekend, Dr Luke Forau said, businesses in the country are navigating through…
No written DOCA agreement apparent in secret deal on prime LSL, RIPEL land, SI taxpayers question why should they pay the multi-million-dollar debt incurred by Vlymen THERE appears to be no written commitment by the Government in its secret deal to snatch prime land jointly owned by Levers Solomon Ltd (LSL) and Russell Islands Plantation…
THE Japanese Embassy in Honiara has signed two project contracts on Monday – one with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the other with the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM). The project contract with the RSIPF is for the procurement of second-hand fire trucks for the RSIPF in Guadalcanal Province, Malaita Province and…
SAN JORGE Landowners on Isabel are demanding an urgent investigation into the activities of Far East Resources Company Ltd, claiming the company is not complying with the conditions of its prospecting licence. “Its prospecting licence should be revoked or at least put on hold on the grounds of non-compliance,” Chief Edward of Vulavu village told…
A FORMER Government economist has blamed the system on the grant of exemption, providing an official document called Guide to Exemption Process as stipulated in the Customs and Excise (Amendment) (No.2) Act 2013. Martin Housanau who was credited for a policy paper which resurrected the Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) was reacting to news report…
THE Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) will officially inaugurate its new Diocese of South Malaita and Sikaiana and consecrate of its new Diocesan Bishop Reverend Rickson Mamaoru. This historic event will take place at St Barnabas Church in Sa’a, Small Malaita, Malaita Province on Sunday 24 November. The local communities and parishioners are eagerly preparing…
GIRLS continue to face challenge in accessing quality education and it is important for both the national government and provincial governments to invest in their education. The Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 24 (North Vangunu), Calrick Runimetu expressed this sentiment at the celebration of the International Children’s Day in Gizo on Monday 11…
THE Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) has praised the Malaita I Tolo Guardianship Trust (MITIGT) for its ongoing support towards educational initiatives across the province. MITIGT’s assistance to the Malaita Youth Council (YC) has been crucial in the design of a new youth hub aimed at enhancing digital learning opportunities for students and other youth in…
Constituents of Maringe-Kokota Constituency (MKC) in Isabel Province were privileged to learn about the legal provisions of the Constituency Development Funds (CDF) Act 2023. This was after officers from the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) in collaboration with the MKC office successfully conducted a week-long awareness on the CDF Act 2023 for communities including chiefs,…