TWO persons have been arrested by Auki Police in Malaita for allegedly removing four 100kg bags of dried cocoa beans worth $20, 000. Following a thorough investigation, Police in Auki have arrested and charged the two male suspects, aged 46 and 37. This was in relation to a burglary incident that occurred in Auki on…
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) is boosting seaweed, tilapia, and sea cucumber farming in the country with special programs to support farmers. These marine commodities are among the ministry’s strategic investment programs aimed at stimulating rural economic growth and food security in the country. Minister of Fisheries Nestor Giro highlighted these investments…
The development of Special Economic Zones and Economic Growth Centers aimed at spreading economic activities around the country remains a top policy priority for the National Government. This policy priority promotes and supports industrial development in the country to attract investors and enhance exports and trade. This will include investing in appropriate technology, provision of…
Progressing is now being made to revive the Public Works Department (PWD). Government through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is undertaking the task to review and re-establish the department. The Minister for Infrastructure Development (MID) Manasseh Maelanga informed Parliament last week that ministry officials are carrying out a review and assessment to ensure a…
Nusa Mahiri community in North Kolombangara, Western Province is the latest to be declared as ‘No Open Defecation’ (NOD). On Wednesday, 11 September, the community was officially declared and certified as a No Open Defecation (NOD) Community last week. Open defecation is the human practice of defecating outside (“in the open”) rather than into a…
A one-week conference of the Provincial Police Commanders (PPC) and departmental directors of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is now underway at the Rove Police Headquarters in Honiara. The Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Services (MPNSCS) Jimson Tanangada officially opened the conference on Monday, 16 September 2024. The conference is being…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has reinforced its call to align skills provided by educational institutions with the evolving needs of the local industries. SICCI has pointed out that bridging the gap between education and industry is crucial for the nation’s sustainable economic development. Commenting during University of South Pacific –…
THE government’s commitment towards infrastructure development in the country has been acknowledged by the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry [SICCI]. As the peak organization responsible for the improvement and management of private sector in Solomon Islands, SICCI would like to see policy directions beyond infrastructure development. SICCI understands that the private sector which…
Members of Parliament (MP) have been assured that the 2024 MP Scholarship grants is now available. However, it only can be accessed once their retirements of 2023 are submitted to the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development’s (MEHRD) Accounts Division. Minister of Education Tozen Leokana made the assurance in response to a question raised…
MFR looks at expanding VATA to provinces to allow resource owners to process own timbers as log export volumes decline THE Ministry of Forestry and Research (MoFR) is looking at increasing the country’s timber production levels for export by expanding the Valued Added Timber Association (VATA) yard to Noro in the Western Province. This is…