GIZO: A TRIBE on Vella, Western Province has opted for carbon trading instead of logging their land for commercial gain. The tribe made the decision after several communities and tribes in Choiseul and Western Provinces started benefiting from the carbon trading initiative after formally registering their tribes into associations. To be part of the carbon…
A PASSENGER/CARGO vessel formerly known as MV Kosco has sank off a reef near Noro, Western Province, this morning (January 16th 2023). Reports said the vessel now known as J.Harms was stuck on a reef for several months after it ran aground on the reef near Baru. Since, then there was no attempt to salvage…
By 2030 the country’s population is expected to hit the million mark, if the current reproductive level continues to take an increasing and steady trend. Already the country has topped the Pacific region as one with a higher rate of population growth. One of the regions that is expected to see a jump in the…
THE Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development says placement results for forms, four, six and seven will be delayed. This was confirmed by Acting Permanent Secretary of MEHRD James Bosamata in a press conference on Friday. He attributed the delay due to late administration of all exams in November last year. Adding to that…
MALAITA Provincial government is looking forward for the Japanese funded Kilu’ufi new hospital building. This was highlighted by Provincial premier Daniel Suidani in his speech at the 2022/2023 revised budget meeting yesterday. Mr Suidani said according to the plan the ground works for the new hospital will likely commenced around April this year. “According to…
A NEWS article published by Fiji Sun newspaper in September 2021 has shed some light on who appointed Peter Stewart as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the 2023 Pacific Games Organising Committee. It follows concerns that some members of the 2023 Pacific Games Organizing Committee (GOC) were not aware of Mr Stewart’s engagement. Insiders…
A WOMAN accused of killing her newborn baby girl at Gela, Central Islands Province, last December is likely to plea to the allegation on January 26. The 38-year-old mother faces one count of infanticide. She appeared in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court yesterday and her matter was further adjourned for possible plea and for a committal…
Travelers from Malaita Province’s Baegu-Asifola Constituency denied access to Auki following the suspicious death of North Malaita man PEOPLE from the Baegu-Asifola Constituency in Malaita Province are still denied access to the Provincial Capital, Auki, following the suspicious death of a man from the North Malaita Constituency earlier this month. Since the deceased went missing,…
A CONSTITUENT of Fataleka has praised his Member of Parliament stating that the current leader has out-shined his predecessors in transparency and accountability. Constituent Namuel Olofisau is speaking about current Member of Parliament for Fataleka Honourable Rex Ramofafia. Mr Olofisau said since coming into power, Mr Ramofafia was very transparent on how he shared the…
OUR Telekom will be launching its mobile money services this year in partnership with the United Nations Capital Development Fund. This was announced in a statement from the country’s major telecommunication service provider, “This will be a pivotal moment as the population of the Solomon Islands of around 700,000 has chronically struggled to access financial…