AN elderly men in east Kwara’ae says lack of proper awareness in rural areas has resulted in no development in Malaita province. Andrew Mae revealed this following concern by leaders and investors questioning why there is lack of development in Malaita province. In an interview last week he said, many people in the country have…
A NEW bakery shop which offers sugar-free breads and other tasty pastries for local customers is making good progress since opening up early this year. Located at the Townground Plaza, West Honiara it was known for its tasty bread and cake products. It is called “THE BAKERY”. This bakery shop caters for everyone; they offer…
An Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) youth convention is currently underway in Honiara with an official opening held at the Saint Nicholas College Hall on Monday. Hundreds of Anglican youths in Honiara and from the provinces are taking part in the convention based on the theme “Calling Youths to God’s Mission.” Officiating in the opening…
ENCOURAGE youths to engage in some meaningful activities in the communities says the Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) Most Reverend David Vunagi. The Archbishop highlighted this in his address during the opening of the ACOM Youth Convention at the Saint Nicholas College Hall on Monday. “We should always remember with gratitude that…
The training of trainers (TOT) on emergency response conducted beginning from the 8th of June has successfully ended on Thursday 18th. The training, which aims to build a cadre of trainers who can effectively deliver emergency response training to the provinces and disaster risk management partner institutions, has concluded with participants receiving certificates. Making his…
Dear Editor – It has been reported via the SIBC that some forty four rural producers in Guadacanal have joined forces to better involve themselves in the newly formed Honiara Central Market Vendors Association. The National Project Coordinator for the UN Women Markets for Change project in the Solomon Islands, Gaylyn Purairana, has reportedly said…
THE newly introduced Akari solar light system has been recommended. Y-Sato Marine is currently importing the solar system from Japan. Akari Solar Light Kit is a small-sized solar power system for household use equipped with one of GS Yuasa’s long-life batteries. By charging the battery during the day using the solar panel, it is possible…
WE all want our government to support the United Liberation Movement for West Papua’s (ULMWP) bid for membership of the Melanesia Spearhead Group (MSG). Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare last Thursday responded to that call. The Government, he says, will vote to bring West Papua into the MSG fold on “observer status”. The highly anticipated announcement…
A FATHER who sexually abused his foster daughter when she was only 13 was sent to jail for eight years, on Thursday. The man’s name was suppressed to protect the victim’s identity. He pleaded guilty to three counts of defilement and six counts of indecent assault. The offences occurred at the family’s home on unknown…
A RETIRED police sergeant has called on the government of the day to recognize local police officers who served the country during the ethnic crisis. Hendry Kahui who was part of the few loyal officers who served the country during the tension period from 1998 -2003 said, their effort to protect the country went unnoticed…