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…
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…
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…
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…
A TEAM from the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) has developed eight proposals for funding from donors and multi-lateral partners. Adaptation Consultant, Dr Michael Ha’apio confirmed this during an interview after a donor dialogue on prioritized climate change projects in Solomon Islands held at the Mendana Hotel on Wednesday 30…
THE Royal Australian Mint this week strikes the first Solomon Islands one dollar ($1) coin featuring the King Charles III effigy. On Monday the Governor of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands along with the Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Australia Robert Sisilo and Deputy High Commissioner for Solomon Islands Trevor Ramoni were invited onto…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) is conducting a Render Safe Procedure (RSP) for one of the live bombs found at Hatanga Construction site at Tinge Ridge area, West Honiara today, Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Acting Director of EODD, Staff Sergent (SSgt) Peter Ririvere, said the task will be…
Stealing a march on its regional opposition, the Solomon Islands was the only South Pacific nation represented at the inaugural event which attracted some 300 of the Australian travel industry’s most senior industry faces and key decision makers. Representing the Solomon Islands at the recent ‘Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) Beyond Borders’ summit in Sydney was…
FORM three students at Laugwata Community High School (CHS) in ward 3 of West Kwara’ae, Malaita province were hosted to a farewell function last week. This followed the completion of their four-day national examination. The event, organized by parents and guardians, came as a surprise to the students. It was aimed at honoring their hard work and dedication. For the Laugwata community, these national examinations represent…