JUNCAO Technology development around the world, especially in small island countries, is crucial to enhancing food security and provides a solution to meeting the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals, Deputy Director of China’s National Juncao Research Center Lin Hui said. The National Engineering Research Center of Juncao established in 2011 by China’s Ministry of…
THE administration of our land tenure system is a mess, according to Solomon Islands first Commissioner of Lands, Leonard Maenu’u. The culprit? “The British Government is the biggest crook in creating the mess in the landownership of land in Solomon Islands,” Mr. Maenu’u, a retired public servant who now calls Honiara home for many, many…
With the introduction of solar energy in villages, schools and clinics in West Makira, Makira Ulawa province, diesel power still remains very important here. People spoken to in interviews said most homes, schools and clinics now have solar power to provide them light at night. Before the introduction of solar energy in villages in Solomon…
THE court has withdrawn the case against three men accused of robbing $100,000 from the Holiday Resort in Lungga/Crossroad, Central Guadalcanal in 2023 due to insufficient evidence. As such, the trial previously set for this week, will no longer take place. Principal Magistrate Elma Veenah Rizzu Hilly on Thursday granted the prosecution’s application made under…
A MAN, who confessed to stealing two cartons of can drinks and a cooler container from the Post Office in Honiara in January, will be sentenced on June 10. Michael Wanman Meke, 39, previously pleaded guilty to one count of Simple Larceny. However, the sentence was adjourned due to concerns about another potential charge. Principal…
MINISTER of Home Affairs, Isikeli Tuwai Vave Jnr has condemned the extremely cruel alleged murder of a 29 year old woman at the cocoa area (old CDC4) GPPOL 11 in North East Guadalcanal on Wednesday, 21 May 2025. Minister Vave joined Minister for Health and Medical Services, Dr Paul Bosawai in condemning this barbaric act…
The National Government is beginning preparations for the 47th Independence Anniversary celebrations on July 7 this year. A Government Organising Committee headed by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet with support from other line Ministries began the planning process in a series of meetings early this month.…
Kate Halukeni Ahukela (KHA) Enterprise, is a Solomon Islander woman-owned and operated local chip manufacturer in Honiara, who’s success stems from its commitment to sourcing locally grown root crops. The business, established in 2017, quickly became a leading supplier of high-quality chips to large retailers in Honiara. Their taro is primarily sourced from Makira Province,…
The Pacific Women Mediators Network (PWMN) has launched its inaugural colloquium in Honiara on Monday 26th May. PWMN is a network of women across the Pacific who work to prevent violence, mediate conflicts, and promote peace within their communities. Recognized as key players in peacebuilding efforts, these women often address the complex impacts of climate…
A local businessman, Jacob Kwan, owner of Toor Construction and Aveala Resort in Gizo, Western Province has donated musical instruments to the United Church congregation at Supato Village in South Vella, Western Province. The handing over ceremony, held Tuesday last week, marked a historic moment for the Supato church and its surrounding community. The new…