FOPA Cultural Village in East Honiara is left with massive litter after the three-day celebration of Malaita Province’s Second Appointed Day, raising serious concerns over who should be responsible to clear the mess. The litter which mainly consist of plastic bottles, empty soft drink cans, food wrappers and more, paint a bad picture of the…
SOLOMON Islands could benefit from India’s example by establishing a museum that is dedicated to all Prime Ministers who have served the country since independence in 1978. Such a museum would provide the younger generation with insight into the nation’s history, showcasing the contributions and challenges faced by its leaders after gaining independence from Great…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele last week visited the Adailiua Taro Pack House in Malaita offering a glimmer of hope for taro farmers in the province. Because once the taro-buying and storage facility opens it provide a secured market for their taro commodities. PM Manele visited the facility located near Auki, when he was in…
A STARLINK Satelite Disk for Luesalemba Provincial Secondary School (LPSS) was delivered to the Project’s Fundraising Committee by the Tinakula Festival Association Committee 2024 on Tuesday. The handing over was done at the Geotech Positioning Solutions Limited Office, fulfilling their promise to donate an internet disk for the school. After a fundraising drive last Saturday…
MALAITANS living in Taro, Choiseul Province, last week gathered to celebrate Malaita Province’s 41st Second Appointed Day anniversary. Malaita Province celebrated its Second Appointed Day every August 15 to commemorate its attainment of provincial status on 15 August 1983. The Malaita Day event in Taro was not only a cultural celebration as it provided a platform…
AUSTRALIA, one of Solomon Islands leading development partners, is set to bolster tourism operations in Malaita Province. This commitment was highlighted last Thursday with the signing of agreements with three prominent local tourism operators – BH Family Lodge, Taflabana Guest House and Haodaikirio Homestay. This support will enable these operators to refurbish their accommodations and collaborate with…
AUSTRALIA marks the return this week of the final members deployed under the Solomons International Assistance Force (SIAF), after supporting the successful delivery of the 2023 Pacific Games and 2024 Joint Elections. SIAF was established after the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Defence Force (ADF) responded within 24 hours to Solomon Islands’ call for…
SOLOMON Islands seafarers are assured of job opportunities in international vessels by the national government through the auspices of the newly launched Maritime Labor Mobility and Shipping Registry National Roadmap Policy. The policy was launched at the Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel in Honiara on Wednesday. Minister for Infrastructure and Development (MID), who is responsible for…
WASTEWATER management in Honiara is expected to be enhanced once the $80 Million Solomon Water sewer works from the Fisheries to Ranadi Roundabout Project currently under construction is completed. Solomon Water said this sewer works is among several major capital works investment projects under its overall 30-Year Strategic Plan. The State-Owned Enterprise announced this in…
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) students who graduated on Thursday have been urged to step out into the world of employment with courage and use their qualification to uplift their families and contribute to national development. Governor General Reverend David Tiva Kapu uttered the words of encouragement during the university’s annual graduation ceremony at the…