The illegal mining operation taking place along the Mbalasuna River had been strongly condemned by the Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale describing them as blatant criminal acts that violate the environment and livelihoods of local communities. While acknowledging the efforts of the ECD Director and MMRE Chief Inspector, Hon. Wale questioned the apparent inaction…
One of the pressing challenges that affects road safety and development is the encroachment of private property onto designated road reserve zones. Because of this the Ministry of Infrastructure Development’s (MID) Transport Management Service Division (TIMSD) is appealing to all property owners and community members in Honiara and provincial centres alike to assist in addressing…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), in collaboration with the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), successfully hosted a three-day Animal Biosecurity Prioritisation Workshop from 31 March to 2 April at the King Solomon Hotel in Honiara.The workshop brought together 22 key participants from across the livestock and biosecurity sector to assess,…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) on Monday officially handed over a Toyota Land Cruiser Double Cabin for Kiluúfi Hospital to the Malaita Province Health Director Dr David Danitofea. Health Minister Dr Paul Bosawai together with Permanent Secretary Mrs. Pauline McNeil and Deputy Secretary Corporate Services Mr. Layten Jacob official handed over the…
Dr. Erick Katovai, Pro Vice Chancellor-Academic of the Solomon Islands National University (SINU), has shared his perspective on the transformative role of research during the Family Farming, Lifestyle, and Health (FALAH) research seminar last week. The insightful event was held at the Department of Fisheries Studies Hall, SINU Ranadi Campus, in East Honiara. In his…
A Solomon Islands academic has underscored the critical role of collaboration in advancing research. Dr. Mary Tahi made this point during her presentation at the Family Farming, Lifestyle, and Health (FALAH) seminar held at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Department of Fisheries Studies Hall at Ranadi Campus yesterday. Dr. Tahi shared her experience of…
A MAN has pleaded guilty to indecently touching his 11 year-old step-daughter but denied raping her when he appeared in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court on Friday. The 33-year-old man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the alleged victim, is facing one count of rape and one count of indecent act. Principal Magistrate…
Solomon Islands Central Coast FC has bowed out of the OFC champions League 2025 tournament after a 1 all draw in their final Group B match with the Ifira Blackbirds FC on Sunday at the national stadium in East Honiara. The draw means have failed to secure enough points to be able to qualify for…
(BEIJING, CHINA) – INTERNATIONAL journalists from the Asia-Pacific region who arrived in Beijing last week for a three-month study tour hosted by the China International Press Communication Center (CIPCC) have expressed delight to arrive in China as it celebrates the Qingming Festival – a significant Chinese Festival that falls on April 4 or 5 annually.…
VEGETABLE farmers in Northwest Guadalcanal are concerned with the increasing presence of the invasive pest ‘Fall armyworm’ which continues to attack vegetables and other green crops. Fall armyworm scientifically known as Spodoptera frugiperda is an insect pest, according to reports from Food and Agriculture organization of the United Nation (FAO) and International Plant Control Convention…