A PEACE and reconciliation ceremony was on held at Kindu near Munda, West New Georgia, Western Province, last Friday ending nearly six years of division amongst community elders. Western Provincial Premier Billy Veo witnessed the occasion, urging other communities across Roviana, Lavata and the province to follow Kindu’s example. The rift began when a group…
PRIME Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has joined the Ocean 12 Steering Committee, government officials and Pristine Seas expedition members to celebrate the finding of the biggest coral in the world at Heritage Park Hotel on Monday night. The National Geographic Pristine Seas expedition team found the world’s largest coral off the shores of Malau Lalo…
PARENTS and teachers play an important role in the educational journey of students, which can lead to success in their lives. That’s the message highlighted by the Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Wagina (Ward 1) in South Choiseul, Tongoau Tabe. MPA Tabe was speaking at the graduation ceremony of Forms 3 and 5…
ANGRY customary landowners on San Jorge Island off the mainland of Isabel Province have provided new photographs which they say support their claims the operation there is not prospecting but actual mining activities. They said Far East Resources Company Ltd doe pros not hold a Mining Lease. It does have a prospecting licence granted on…
COMMUNITY leaders in East Kwaio, Malaita Province, are calling on the national government and the Civil Aviation Authority to address issues with the Atoifi airstrip, which has been closed to flights due to safety concerns. Solomon Airlines recently suspended its flights to Atoifi airstrip, citing the runway’s failure to meet minimum safety standards. The suspension…
“LEAVING no one behind is what Chinese believe in and what the Chinese government has been doing.” These are the words of the Chinese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Cai Weiming when handing over livelihood materials for the Renbel Constituency. The Member of Parliament for Renbel Constituency, John Tuhaika Jr, Constituency Development Officer (CDO) George Stuart…
“MALAITA Province is an important focus of the China-Solomon Islands cooperation.” This statement was uttered by none other than the Chinese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Cai Weiming when he handed over livelihood items to communities in the Fataleka Constituency in Malaita Province. The donated items, which included one generator, two sewing machines, 49 radios, 40…
The Bethesda Disability and Support Centre in Guadalcanal has received essential equipment and furniture from Australia enabling them to deliver inclusive training for its students. Items handed over includes a generator (plus drum fuel), ICT equipment, and furniture which will ensure a comfortable learning environment and enable students to continue their studies during power outages.…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Learning and Development Department (LDD) officer, along with New Zealand Police officers attached to the Solomon Island Policing Support Programme (SIPSP), recently travelled to Auki to deliver Mindset and Crime Prevention training to officers in Malaita province. Auki-based Provincial Training Officer (PTO), Sergeant (Sgt) Simon Tofuola, co-delivered the…
The construction of a new Aviation Complex Building at Honiara International Airport is set to commence soon, marking a significant milestone in enhancing aviation infrastructure in the Solomon Islands. These works, financed by the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), is managed by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation…