PNW Enterprise, a local Auki-business based in Malaita has donated 50 bags of cement to assist with the Namobaula–Gwaisusuru feeder road rehabilitation project in the Central Kwara’ae Constituency of Malaita Province. The donation follows a public appeal made by the local communities last week through the media, seeking assistance to restore the deteriorating road network that links several…
With just months remaining before the Solomon Islands men’s Floorball Team makes its debut at the Men’s World Floorball Championship 2026 (Asia-Oceania Floorball Confederation) AOFC Qualifications in Wellington, New Zealand from January 12-19, preparations are progressing well. Speaking to Star Sports, the President of the Floorball Federation of Solomon Islands (FFSI) and team head coach,…
Dear Editor – I am writing in response to the issue of corruption as highlighted by the Transparency Solomon Island. The corrupted activities of Wantok system, misusing of funds for individual interests, bribing and unequal distribution of resources that will benefit the people has greatly affected vulnerable groups, local communities, public and private sector resulting in weak governance. …
THE Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) is developing a policy that will require mining companies to pay an Environmental Bond before commencing operations. This move comes after it was revealed that the current Mines and Minerals Act 1990, Mines and Minerals Regulations 1996, and Environmental Act contain no specific provisions requiring such a bond. Minister for Mines, Derrick Manuarii, confirmed this…