THE secret land deal, hatched by top advisors to the former Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) carried an element of surprise in the planned execution of the land-grab deal. It was intended to keep businessman Patrick Wong and the Levers Solomon Ltd (LSL) and Russell Islands Plantation Estates Ltd (RIPEL) in the dark until…
BARBARA PLINKERT – European Union’s (EU) new Ambassador to the Pacific – has told journalists in Honiara that the European Union (EU) has never left the Pacific. “We’ve always been here and will continue to engage with this important region,” the Ambassador said in response to questions as to why there seemed to renewed interest…
THE Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Solomon Islands is making significant strides in supporting local cocoa farmers in the rural Guadalcanal and Malaita. With the backing of ADRA Australia, through the Soul Cocoa Livelihoods Project, the organization is dedicated to enhancing the livelihood of local communities through sustainable cocoa farming practices, from nurturing seedlings…
TULAGI Hospital in the Central Islands Provincial Capital last week received a world class incinerator to help it manages its wastes. The Incinerator Facility was handed over by the World Bank, Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) and the Tulagi Hospital Renovation Project constructor RSF to the Central Provincial Government on Friday 1 November. …
THE Royal Solomon Islands Police Force’s (RSIPF’s) Western Provincial Police headquarters in Gizo is currently undergoing major upgrade works. The upgrade commenced more than a month ago and is making steady progress. The Gizo police are currently operating from a makeshift office as the upgrade works continue. Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Services…
Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) has raised concerned over a lawsuit threat against the Island Times Newspaper of Palau. In a statement issued today, PINA said, it expressed concerns over the intimidation and threats of lawsuit against its Vice President, Ms Leilani Reklai, Publisher of Island Times newspaper. “PINA stands in solidarity with the statements…
SOLOMON Islands National Football team are set to take on Papua New Guinea (PNG) next Thursday for their second group A match in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Oceania qualifiers. Solomon Islands will play PNG for their second group A match following their first defeat to Fiji 1-0 last month. This leaves Solomon Islands with 2…
The High Court Sheriff has received an order to evict Michael Hanikouna and his family from the perpetual estate at Kakabona, North West Guadalcanal, which includes Hammock Beach. This follows Justice Howard Lawry’s ruling in favor of Hatanga Ltd’s application for default judgment on 18 March 2024. The claim was served to Hanikouna on 13…
Two companies holding a combined 75.1% share in Levers Solomons Limited (LSL) have voiced concerns about the proposed $90 million Alternative Transaction. Orbis Commodities Pty Ltd (Orbis) indirectly owns 37.55% of LSL, while its joint venture partner, Overseas Shipping Trading and Investment Pty Ltd (OSTI), holds an additional 37.55%. The remaining 24.9% of LSL is…
The Minister for Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Franklyn Derek Wasi has launched the Coconut and Cocoa Revolving Scheme (CCRS) in Honiara last week. The launching took place during the commemoration of World Food Day in Honiara. Minister Wasi said, cocoa and coconut revolving fund has been designed to provide targeted financial support to register cocoa…