AFTER weeks of disruption, the radiography service at the Gizo Hospital in Western Province is back in service much to the relief of patients in need of this service. As of this week, patients requiring the service are now able to be served. A mother, who missed out on a trip last week to undergo…
Noro International Port in Western Province is expected to undergo major transformation work. This came as Australia has commenced crucial design work to support Solomon Ports’ redevelopment of ageing wharf facilities at its Noro-based Port. Its part of a national infrastructure pipeline priority project for the economic development of Solomon Islands. To commence the project…
A significant workshop aimed at updating the Greater Honiara Urban Development Strategy and Action Plan (GHUDSAP) up to 2030 was recently concluded, gathering government officials, community leaders, and various stakeholders to discuss the future of the Greater Honiara Area (GHA). The event was marked by a strong commitment to sustainable urban development and community engagement.…
THE Honiara City Council (HCC) has passed an ordinance to remove dark tints from public vehicles in an extraordinary meeting held on Monday 4 November. The decision comes in response to recent public concerns over alleged abduction attempts by masked individuals using tinted vehicles. The new ordinance includes penalties for non-compliance, with a maximum fine…
Australia’s support for Solomon Islands’ cocoa sector continues to grow with the announcement of its latest partnership with Tupaghotua Cocoa Plantation (TCP), a local woman-owned business in Guadalcanal. TCP is well known for producing and exporting high quality dried cocoa beans overseas. Australia’s latest support will upgrade TCP’s solar drying facilities and cocoa processing capabilities…
THE Premier of Malaita Province, Elijah Asilaua has called on all residents and communities of the province to support its ongoing development projects. Two major development projects underway in Malaita are the Kilu’ufi Hospital Improvement Project funded by Japan and the Auki Tar Sealing Project funded by the People’s Republic of China. For the Kilu’ufi Hospital Improvement Project, construction machineries have arrived in Auki, signaling the soon commencement of the…
THE waste-littered Mataniko River in Central Honiara is an eyesore and this seemingly ignored problem has come under the spotlight on social media. If one travels on the Mataniko Bridge by foot or vehicle, one would see the river is littered with all sorts of garbage and they clog the water lily growing along the…
The Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU) conveys deep concern regarding recent events surrounding tax exemptions in our country. During a press conference, the Finance Minister mentioned that all tax exemptions he approved were also endorsed by the Tax Exemption Board under his purview. However, SICTU remains sceptical of this explanation and is troubled…
The Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Survey (MLHS) observed World Town Planning Day on Friday 8th November 2024. The ceremony was attended by key figures including Permanent Secretary (PS) Stanley Waleanisia, former Director of Physical Planning Rowley Wanega, current Director of Physical Planning Cindy Vunagi, and Director of Housing Joan Toben on Friday, November 8th,…
UNITED Kingdom (UK) in partnership with the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification has launched a technical assistance facility to support Solomon Islands to establish an independent energy regulator. The energy regulator is an essential part of the government’s plan to transform the energy sector in Solomon Islands – increasing generation, bringing in investment…