FIVE Solomon Islanders who recently graduated with Bachelor of Science in Tropical Agriculture from Solomon Islands National (SINU) are in Israel for a 10-month agricultural training program. The graduates will undergo their training at the Arava International Center for Agriculture Training (AICAT) in Israel. They commenced their training Wednesday this week. A statement from the Ministry…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is currently investigating the death of three children one after the other last week in Wagina, South Choiseul. In a statement issued Thursday, the MHMS said, it is aware of the deaths. The statement said, “MHMS is taking this cluster of deaths very seriously and a 6-member…
TWO vital workshops on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for imported food products were recently as part of enhancing food safety in the country. These workshops were held in Honiara on 27 August and in Noro on 29 August. It was organized by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) with the support of the…
A total of six hundred plus motor vehicles have been checked last week during a police operation front Kukum traffic and Central Police Station. Director National Traffic Department (NTD) Superintendent William Foufaka said, “The traffic operation has been conducted by NTD with the support from the Central Response Unit (CRU).” Director Foufaka said, “A total of…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele met the Premier of Central Islands Province and his executive at the margins of the Ocean 12 Ministerial Conference at the provincial capital, Tulagi. Premier and MPA for Ward 4, Hon. Michael Salini and his executive reaffirmed allegiance to Prime Minister Manele and the Government for National Unity and Transformation…
A delegation from the Archdiocese of Honiara and Gizo Diocese, have departed from Honiara to Papua New Guinea (PNG) on Wednesday to participate in the 45th Pilgrim Visit of His Holiness, Pope Francis. He is scheduled to visit PNG from the 6th–9th September 2024. The delegation comprises of priests along with religious sisters. Other members…
STARLINK has announced, Wednesday, that its internet service is now available nationwide allowing Solomon Islanders to access high speed internet. In a twit on Wednesday Starlink owner and billionaire Elon Musk said; “Starlink is now available across the Solomon Islands.” The service became available after the Telecommunication Commission of Solomon Islands (TCSI) last Thursday granted a…
GNUT invests AUD 250M into infrastructures development in strategic move to create a conducive investment environment THE Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has announced a substantial AUD 250Million investment into the national infrastructure sector over the next 10 years. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele announced this at the opening of the 13th Australia- Solomon Islands…
Judge Pitakaka reserves ruling on strike out applications of Maenu’u, Garu, HIGH Court Judge Michael Pitakaka has reserved his ruling on the applications made to strike out the petitions filed against Member of Parliament for Lau-Mbaelelea, Ben Maenu’u and MP for West Guadalcanal, Moses Garu. He heard the two applications last Friday but reserved his…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) is alerting Bee farmers to be vigilant against a widespread incursion of the Varroa mite (Varroa destructor), a serious threat to honey bee colonies globally now confirm detected in Honiara. First detected in North Carolina in 1990, this external parasitic mite is one of the most destructive pests…