MALAITA Province has once again qualified for the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) for the 2025/2026 period. Deputy Provincial Secretary for Malaita, Peter Herehura, confirmed the province’s qualification for the PCDF. He expressed confidence, stating that the results of the recent assessment were positive, confirming that Malaita had qualified for the fund this round. “Yes,…
THE coalition Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) and the Opposition grouping – the two powerhouses of on-going political upheaval in recent weeks – have begun consolidating. This is a precaution as the hidden meaning of the withdrawal of the motion of no confidence began to sink in. The Kadere Party and GNUT were…
A PRE-trial conference on the case of three individuals accused of scamming $4,800 from people seeking work in Australia will be held in court on May 14. Trial dates will also be set on that date. The defendants, Joe Rex Raukaniu, 38, Shirly Fa’aitoa and Elsie Nagive are jointly charged with one count of False…
THE Malaita Provincial Government has earned $200,000 in revenue from the licensing of beche-de-mer (sea cucumber) businesses operating in Auki. Four Chinese-owned companies, N&L Company Limited, Chen Zhen Company Limited, Young Young Company Limited, and Joana Kofana have each paid $50,000 for a business license to legally purchase and trade in beche-de-mer within the province.…
Dreamcast Theatre Solomon Islands has announced the premiere of an unforgettable theatrical production that brings to life the untold stories of World War II through the eyes of Solomon Islanders. Titled WWII: A Story to Tell, this compelling performance will debut on May 26th 2025 with an exclusive premiere, with subsequent shows running from May 27th to May…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), through the National Referral Hospital (NRH), on Tuesday celebrated World Health Hygiene Day (WHHD). The theme is “It might be gloves, it’s always Hand Hygiene”. Sharing her remarks at the event, Dr. Janella Solomon, Medical Superintendent, National Referral Hospital, explained the theme, “It might be gloves, it’s…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive economic growth through provincial engagement by paying a courtesy visit to the Premier of Malaita Province, Hon. Elijah Asilaua. The meeting focused on how SICCI and the Malaita Provincial Government can work together to unlock the province’s economic potential, particularly…
CHINESE President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin have agreed to deepen the China- Russia comprehensive strategic partnership, jointly uphold the correct historical perspective of WWII, and safeguard the authority of the United Nations to promote an equal and orderly multipolar world. The two leaders met at the Kremlin in Moscow on the morning of…
WITH more than 23,675 pieces of collections, ranging from furniture from the Chinese Ming Dynasty to modern time, silk embroidery/ textile and porcelain from the Ming and Qing Dynasties to 20th Century Chinese sculpture creations, calligraphies and manuscripts from the first Sino-Japanese War to Chinese ink paintings from the 90s and much more, a visit…
A FIVE-day youth empowerment training under the Youth Economic and Climate Action (YECA) initiative concluded successfully last week. It was held at Oibola Community, bringing together 35 motivated young participants from Adakwa (East Malaita), Namosalabe (Central Kwara’ae), and Oibola (Aoke Langalanga). The training focused on Business Ideation and Business Process Development, and was facilitated by…