MAL steps up fight against pests in Renbel

Minister of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Franklyn Derek Wasi has told parliament that his ministry is intensifying its campaign against invasive pests threatening crops in Rennell and Bellona.  He was responding to a question from Opposition Leader Mathew Wale, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Aoke Langa Langa, during the question-and-answer session.   Wasi said the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) and…

Canaan community dedicates new chapel

The Canaan community in Northwest Choiseul has officially commissioned a new chapel, marking a significant spiritual milestone for its people. The newly built chapel, named St Patrick Chapel, was commissioned this week in a well-attended ceremony that drew more than 800 people from the Pemba zone, including Barabarakakasa, Pachuava, Sirovanga, Vanimo and Tiqatare. The commissioning…

ITS NOT FRAUD

Commissioner of Lands, Allan McNeil, has dismissed allegations of fraud surrounding the government lease over the Kongulai water treatment plant land, saying the issue was a mistake rather than any deliberate wrongdoing. Mr McNeil made the clarification last Thursday following claims in the media questioning the variation of the government lease made in 2023, particularly…

SOLKAS project strengthens climate resilience

The National Steering Committee (NSC) and National Technical Working Group (NTWG) commends milestones achieved by the Knowledge, Action, Sustainability for Resilient Villages (SOLKAS) Project since its inception in February 2024. The NTWG was conducted back-to-back with the NSC held at CAM Enterprise at Mataniko Plaza in Honiara on the 11th and 12th December 2025 respectively.…