GOLD Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) has downplayed Keohoto Landowners Association (KLA)’s stand against prospecting on Mount Vunusa in Central Guadalcanal. KLA opposed GRML from carrying out future prospecting on the land after the Mines and Mineral Board cancelled its prospecting license over the land. However, a Chief and Director of GRML Walton Naezon stated that…
THE National Judiciary has transitioned to a digitised court system on January 2. This was highlighted by the Chief Justice Sir. Albert Rocky Palmer on Tuesday at the opening of the 2025 Legal Year. “I am pleased to announce that the long-awaited transition of the National Judiciary of Solomon Islands to a digitised court system…
RECIPIENTS of the North Malaita Constituency Agriculture and Fisheries Projects have expressed their gratitude to the Constituency Office for its support in delivering vital livelihood assistance to communities in North Malaita. The recipients shared their appreciation after receiving project materials this week. A shipment of supplies arrived this week for distribution across the constituency. One…
The Temotu Provincial Government (TPG), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and funding from the European Union, has made significant progress in addressing critical water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) challenges. This was achieved under a partnership with the Temotu Provincial Government and UNDP’s Provincial Governance and Service Delivery Project. This initiative, integrated…
Following required final assessments undertaken by the Project Assessment Team and Honiara City Council of the National Referral Hospital’s new Comprehensive Medical Centre (CMC) Facility, a brief technical handover meeting was held last week on Friday 17th January 24th, between the Project contractors, Jiangsu Jiangdu Construction Group Co Ltd, and executive officials of the Ministry…
The Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, MP, has formally welcomed the non-resident Ambassador of Korea to the Solomon Islands, His Excellency (HE) Jongho Choi, on Wednesday. The brief welcome ceremony was held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC). Earlier in the day, HE Choi presented his credentials to the Governor General…
The central and western part of the country this evening experienced thunderstorms and multiple lightning which lasted about an hour. This is due to intense heat earlier this afternoon, the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) explained in a statement on Wednesday night. Honiara city also had its share of the lightening and loud bang from…
THE new President of the Solomon Islands Bar Association (SIBA), Peter Teddy has condemned personal attacks on judges for their decisions, calling them ‘unacceptable and uncalled for’ because they undermine the independence of the judiciary. “The Bar notes that the judiciary and the judicial system always face criticisms,” Mr Teddy said in his remarks at…
LEADER of Opposition Matthew has strongly condemned the latest murders in West Papua by the Indonesian military. Hon Wale’s call comes amidst recent media reports of Indonesian military unit that are roaming Intan Jaya Regency, slaughtering West Papuans at will. The recent killings have also included minors. “Solomon Islands as a Melanesian country must continue…
Solomons national carrier – Solomon Airlines (IE, Honiara) will begin operating on the Auckland International-Brisbane International city pair from February 21, 2025. The airline will use an A320-200 to operate the weekly roundtrip. “While we expect many to use the flight for point-to-point travel between Auckland and Brisbane, the service also connects with our Brisbane…