“LEAVING no one behind is what Chinese believe in and what the Chinese government has been doing.” These are the words of the Chinese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Cai Weiming when handing over livelihood materials for the Renbel Constituency. The Member of Parliament for Renbel Constituency, John Tuhaika Jr, Constituency Development Officer (CDO) George Stuart…
“MALAITA Province is an important focus of the China-Solomon Islands cooperation.” This statement was uttered by none other than the Chinese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Cai Weiming when he handed over livelihood items to communities in the Fataleka Constituency in Malaita Province. The donated items, which included one generator, two sewing machines, 49 radios, 40…
The Bethesda Disability and Support Centre in Guadalcanal has received essential equipment and furniture from Australia enabling them to deliver inclusive training for its students. Items handed over includes a generator (plus drum fuel), ICT equipment, and furniture which will ensure a comfortable learning environment and enable students to continue their studies during power outages.…
Tuesday November 19th this week marks one year of the opening ceremony of the 2023 Pacific Games. Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Isikeli Tuwai Vave Jnr. commemorated the remarkable legacy of Sport City, emphasizing its role in uniting the community and fostering a spirit of collaboration among Solomon Islanders. “While our memories may fade over…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Learning and Development Department (LDD) officer, along with New Zealand Police officers attached to the Solomon Island Policing Support Programme (SIPSP), recently travelled to Auki to deliver Mindset and Crime Prevention training to officers in Malaita province. Auki-based Provincial Training Officer (PTO), Sergeant (Sgt) Simon Tofuola, co-delivered the…
A TOTAL of 26 inmates released from the Rove Correctional Centre have been handed over to the Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Church as part of the Church’s “Half Way Home” program. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Police, National Security & Correctional Services (MPNS&CS), Karen Galokale, announced the handover during a significant ceremony on Tuesday. This…
Central Guadalcanal – The Literacy and Numeracy Training Program under the Tina River Hydropower Community Benefit Sharing Project (CBSP) has successfully graduated its first group of participants, marking a significant milestone in the initiative’s journey. Ten women from the communities of Valekocha in Bahomea and Pamphylia in Malango completed the six-week program, setting the stage for broader community…
The construction of a new Aviation Complex Building at Honiara International Airport is set to commence soon, marking a significant milestone in enhancing aviation infrastructure in the Solomon Islands. These works, financed by the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), is managed by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation…
RENOWN local comedian Lang Joke has supported Kaiza United when the soccer team did their fundraiser at the Zome area, Central Guadalcanal, on Sunday. The fundraiser saw the selling of cooked food and drinks. When Lang went to the fundraising stall to purchase food and drinks in support of the team, he become the centre…
Draw for MSG PM’s Cup places SI in Group A with PNG and New Caledonia, Fiji and Vanuatu in Group B SOLOMON Islands will be playing in Group A alongside Papua New Guinea in the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Prime Minister’s Cup scheduled for December 10 to 22 in Honiara. The official draw for the…