Former participants of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Knowledge Co-Creation Program (KCCP) from the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) met with the visiting JICA Okinawa team Monday to review ongoing collaboration in coastal fisheries development. Deputy Director Inshore, Ms. Faye Siota, welcomed the delegation and underscored the socio-economic importance of strengthening partnerships…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister (PM) James Marape, has formally invited Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to participate in the inaugural ‘WANSOL Prime Ministers Charity Golf Challenge.’ The landmark event is set to take place on Friday, 22nd August 2025, at the prestigious Royal Port Moresby Golf Club. In his official invitation, Prime Minister Marape…
In preparation for the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) next month officers from the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) took time out from work on Wednesday afternoon to engage in a clean-up effort. “As proud citizens and dedicated public officers, we would again engage in a series of clean up sessions to support the cleaning…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has raised serious concerns regarding the lack of medical personnel and health services in Sikaiana, Malaita province. Hon Wale was responding to a media statement from the MPA of Ward 33 Hon Lemuel Kevianga that people on the island are in dire need of a nurse and have been…
THE verdict in the $10 million scandal case involving former Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) workers for alleged misappropriation of funds in 2012 and 2013 have been adjourned to August 26. The adjournment was necessary because Principal Magistrate Ishmael Kekou, who was scheduled to deliver the judgement, has yet to complete it. …
A MAN accused of breaking into the office of a cocoa exportation company in Northwest Guadalcanal and stealing around $20,000 in cash last month will plea take his plea on August 26. Francis Tandakusu, 24, was charged with one count of House Breaking. He appeared in the Honiara Magistrate Court on Tuesday, where the prosecution…
A MAN accused of the murder of a 26-year-old man with disability at Small Hae in West Russell, Central Islands Province, last December will enter his plea on August 26. The adjournment was made after the prosecution confirmed that the disclosures served on the defence counsel were complete disclosures. The defendant, Willie Atkin Wate, 40,…
A MAN who assaulted and tied a young boy upside down from a kapok tree after claiming he spent the night with his 15-year-old niece has been sentenced to 16 months in prison. Rudgard Lomoan has pleaded guilty to one count of Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm. Magistrate Michael Fagani, when sentencing the Lomoan, described…
The stage is set for the Semi-finals of the Honiara Rugby Union Association (HRUA) 2025 Men’s 15s Premier Championship, with two blockbuster clashes scheduled for Thursday, 21 August, and Friday, 22 August, at the Town Ground Rugby Stadium. Defending champions Avaiki Rugby Club (RC) will open proceedings on Thursday at 4pm when they face a…
The newly constructed Fisheries office complex for Choiseul Provincial Government (CPG) is progressing well with work currently on phase three. The project iss funded by the Provincial Governance Strengthening Programme (PGSP) through its rehabilitation programme. It is constructed by LS building construction, a locally owned firm. In an interview, Mr Livingstone Sike, the Manager of…