The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) has successfully concluded its provincial consultation on the Constituency Development Funds (CDF) Act 2023 draft regulation and its drafting instructions in Buala, Isabel Province on October 2, 2024. This followed similar consultations held recently in Honiara with the country’s Integrity Institutions, Guadalcanal, Makira-Ulawa, Temotu, Choiseul, and Western Provinces. The…
THE recent installation of three telecommunication towers in the Shortland islands has not only enhanced connectivity for local communities but also benefits residents of Bougainville in the autonomous province of Papua New Guinea (PNG). With these developments, residents of Buka Town and surrounding areas can now connect to Solomon Telekom services. This cross-border telecommunication infrastructure…
Improvements to Noro Roads in Western Province have seen significant progress in recent months. This investment is funded by the World Bank and implemented by the Solomon Islands Government through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). The project aims to improve the climate resilience and…
THE trial of the Master of MV Taimareho who was charged in connection to the tragedy that claimed the lives of 27 of the passengers who travelled aboard the vessel in 2020 continues in the High Court today. The defendant Michael Roy Galo is facing trial for 27 counts of manslaughter before Judge Ronald Bei…
INVESTING in audit and data collections should be a key priority for any government and development partners. That’s according to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and Treasury, McKinnie Dentana at the launching of Capacity-building in Statistics and Audit (CAPSA) Project recently. “In the long run, investing in audit and data collections should…
THE Atori police in East Malata have arrested a 58-year-old man for stabbing a 30-year-old man at Kwai and Ngongosila Island recently. Police investigation revealed that the victim, a drunk catechist, provoked the suspect who was with a group of men and women preparing food for a program. The suspect warned the victim to leave the…
THE Solomon Islands Red Cross (SIRC) Malaita branch has delivered essential Non-Food Items (NFIs) to a family in Auki that lost their home to a devastating fire in July this year. The family was left without possessions by the incident. This aid is part of the charitable organization’s ongoing commitment to support those affected by natural disasters throughout the country. The assistance included tarpaulins, a shelter toolkit,…
THE installation of a new Telekom tower at Nila, Shortlands, Western Province, has been described as a game changer for the country’s far western region. Most of the residents of Shortlands have expressed their excitement over the benefits of the telecommunication infrastructure following its successful launch almost a fortnight ago. The much-anticipated infrastructure, recently completed, has…
A LOCAL Tilapia farmer in Aruligo, North West Guadalcanal, has expressed fears over the sustainability of his farm due to its vulnerability to the effects of climate change. The Saranga Tilapia Farm breeds over 30,000 tilapias, which fetch the farm owner Maxwell Ham a decent income. But Ham said changed weather patterns caused by climate change has had a detrimental effect on his farm…
A male person in his 30s was arrested and charged for beating his wife over a domestic row recently in Central Makira, Makira/Ulawa Province. Kirakira police made the arrest. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Makira/Ulawa Province Superintendent Peter Sitai said, “The incident occurred on a Sunday morning in which the suspect allegedly kicked the victim’s abdomen…