THE British government has expressed its readiness to provide technical assistance to Solomon Islands Government for the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant in West Kwaio, Malaita Province. The Bina Harbour project is expected to create employment opportunities in Malaita and generate much-needed revenue for the country. The new British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and…
THE European Union (EU) is exploring ways to enhance trade and business links with the Pacific, the EU Ambassador to the Pacific Barbara Plinkert says. “On economic cooperation, we are exploring ways to further enhance trade and business links with the Pacific Island Countries, notably through the economic partnership agreement with the EU. “We believe…
TRIAL of four former Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) workers charged in connection to the $10 million scandal that occurred in the ministry from 2012 to 2013 has been deferred to start on March 10. The accused, which include the former financial controller Stephen Dalipanda, former Senior Accountant Randy Hatigeva, former Procurement Officer…
THE British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands (SI) and Nauru has defended the United Kingdom [UK’s] bilateral assistance to Solomon Islands, stating that whilst its direct funding is limited, the UK contributes significantly through multilateral channels. Paul Turner’s remarks come in response to concerns that British government investments in Solomon Islands have been primarily focused…
A YOUTH team from the Solomon Islands Tennis Federation (SITF) are set to compete in the Pacific Oceania Junior Championship 2025 in Latoka, Fiji, in April. SITF confirmed yesterday that the SITF youth team consisting of 9 athletes have been qualified for the POJC 2025 championship, which will be held from April 2 to 12.…
THE Solomon Islands National U19 Women’s Football team are now in Tonga for the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship – Qualifying Stage, which will run from March 7 to 13. The team left for Tonga last Saturday via Nadi, Fiji. The OFC U-19 Women’s Championship – Qualifying Stage – will feature 3 nations: Solomon Islands, Tonga…
LEADER of Opposition Matthew Wale has lashed out at the government following reports of lack of commitment in supporting our law enforcement agencies. MP Wale made this statement in response to a media report that quoted the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Andrew Kelesi that his office does not have the finance to run trials.…
THE Pamahima tribal community, the National and Makira-Ulawa Provincial Government (MUPG), Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO’s) Integrated Forest Management Project (IFMP), Ecological Solution Foundation (ESF) and partners convened on February 27 to celebrate the launch and the declaration of the Pamahima Tribal Forest Protected Area (PTFPA) in Arohane Village in Central Makira. This is the…
THE hair-splitting task in separating mining activities from environmental issues is due to start in Honiara today as part of the consultation process on the Government’s proposed Environment Bill 2023. The meeting gets underway at the Heritage Park Hotel this morning. The Environment Bill 2023 is one of four pieces of proposed legislations expected to…
THE Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) is rolling out a Nutritional Advice & Incentivisation Program for RSIPF officers. This new initiative, which commenced in February, was put together by the RAPPP’s Health, Wellbeing and Community Engagement Team (HWCE) and the RSIPF Gym to promote healthy…