In the heart of the Solomon Islands, nestled along the shores of Gizo, lies Sairagi Village. Traditional farming has sustained families for generations. Yet, in recent years, villagers have faced an alarming challenge—declining crop yields. Despite their commitment to organic agriculture, their primary food transformation pathway, poor soil health has led to stunted crop growth…
WORKING class, market vendors, transport operators like vehicle and boats are facing cash flow problem in Gizo, Western province. This has affected them in their businesses operations and person savings due to the high cost of living. Jones Patty, a concerned resident, attributed the cash flow shortage to the country’s current economic instability. “To me,…
A World Bank team visited has visited a number of projects implemented under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). This was during their visit to the country Solomon this month to continue support the implementation of the project. During the visit, the team reviewed project progress, discussed key achievements, and provided support…
In a recent meeting, Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele lauded Solomon Airlines for its commitment to innovation and service enhancement. He expressed appreciation for the airlines’ proactive approach in navigating the evolving aviation landscape. During the courtesy visit, Solomon Airlines Board Chair Mr. Frank Wickham and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Sean Teó provided Prime Minister…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) and Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement (CAUSE) II Project have acknowledged a recent media article regarding contractor opportunities and wish to clarify that local contractors will be engaged by, and benefit from, the project. An article by Solomon Star this week claims that the CAUSE II Project would…
HONIARA City Council (HCC) Councillor for Mbuburu ward 3, Alfred Iakona Auga has delivered solar street lights for communities around Geology area on Saturday. This is part of his vision to install street lights throughout the whole of Mbuburu ward in West Honiara at the end of this year. These sets of street lights are…
WESTERN provincial government and Gizo Town Council have been called to address the waste problems at Gizo market. Markets vendors and residents are calling for improved waste management solutions to maintain cleanliness and hygiene. They urged the local authorities to take immediate action, including increasing waste collection, providing more bins, and enforcing proper disposal measures.…
A day’s training to equip parliamentary officials in Solomon Islands on effective media relations was held this week. The objective was to equip parliamentary officers with strategies for effective media relations, enabling them to communicate clearly and accurately with the media on the activities of parliament. The focused workshop would also help parliament officials sharpen…
Piggery farmers in Malaita Province are complaining of the high costs of pig’s feeds in Auki. This came after a 40-kilogram bag of mill-run feed costs $200, while a 20-kilogram bag of copra meal costs $100. Franklyn Tiko, a local piggery farmer at Gelabu village in West Kwara’ae constituency, said the high cost of pig…
In a proactive push to address the ongoing plastic waste crisis and its detrimental effects on drainage systems, Chairlady Namoi Kaluae of The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) is urging all relevant stakeholders to enforce the existing plastic ban with greater diligence and urgency. As urban areas continue to face significant drainage…