THE University of the South Pacific (USP) is playing a crucial role towards mitigating the effects of climate change in the region and the promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and advancement of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). This was highlighted by the USP Vice Chancellor Professor Pal Ahwalia…
LOCAL kava farmers in Malaita are delighted as kava buying has resumed in the Provincial Capital Auki a few weeks ago. The locally-owned grocery Bulkshop has begun engaging with local farmers, not only with taro farmers but kava farmers with the purchase of their produces. A kava farmer from West Kwara’ae, Fabiano Ngengemani his delight over the…
THE Office of the Auditor General (OAG) and the Solomon Islands National Statistics Office (SINSO) are ready to implement their projects. They will implement the Capacity in Statistics and Audit (CAPSA) Project and its two sub-component projects namely the Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) 2024-25 and the National Economic Establishment Census (NEEC) 2024. The…
The long delay in the implementation of the proposed Bonale Pineapple Factory in Malaita Province has raised questions and concerns among those eagerly awaiting progress on this crucial development. The Bonale Pineapple Mill Project is set to be located in West Kwaio, Malaita Province, and is a national government initiative. Multiple ministries, including Commerce, Industry,…
OWNER of Kubonitu Holding Ltd, Duddley Longamei has denied any wrong doing when receiving $2.5 million under the Economic Stimulus Package to export kava overseas. Longamei was responding to a case study in the newly released audit report in the $309 million ESP. David Dennis from the Auditor General office released the report last week.…
Teachers in Honiara and Guadalcanal Province, on Friday, celebrated World Teachers’ Day in a vibrant and colourful way. The celebration commenced with a parade from the Maranatha Hall, Lunga area after the morning devotion. The parade then headed down to Town Ground round about in West Honiara and then back to FOPA village, Panatina, where…
SOLOMON Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) youSave is catching up quickly to formal memberships. This after 6,132 new youSave members were registered in the year, up from the previous year level of 4,617 new members. Unlike the formal sector, 6,644 new formal members were registered during the year, up from the previous year’s level of…
STRAY dogs are a common sight in Honiara and in provincial centers and they pose significant public safety risks. In the Western Provincial Capital Gizo, a mentally-impaired person had died after a stray dog attack. There were other stray dog attack incidents in Gizo that resulted in serious injuries. New Zealander Debs McKee is a…
“Not only does it impart relevant knowledge and skills for effectively entering established markets with our unique Pacific brands, but also teaches us ways to access finance and forge new connections and partnerships with our fellow Pacific sisters.” These are words by Rachel Rahii, one of four Solomon Islands women who joined a four-day Pacific…
SOLOMON Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) has experienced a decrease in net contribution from formal sectors this financial year. Unlike the informal net contributions, it has increased compared to last year. SINPF Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mike Wate confirmed this during the crediting rate announcement at Heritage Park Hotel on Monday. Mr Wate said the…