THE Western Provincial Capital Gizo is one of the beneficiaries of the ‘Sustainable Waste Actions in the Pacific’ (SWAP) Project funded by the Agence Franaise de Development (AFD). SWAP project is worth $3million Euros and covers six countries in the Pacific region. For Solomon Islands, Gizo and Tulagi are beneficiaries of the project. This was…
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.…
Tuesday November 19th this week marks one year of the opening ceremony of the 2023 Pacific Games. Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Isikeli Tuwai Vave Jnr. commemorated the remarkable legacy of Sport City, emphasizing its role in uniting the community and fostering a spirit of collaboration among Solomon Islanders. “While our memories may fade over…