MARAVARI community in South Vella, Western Province on Thursday witnessed the enthronement of its new tribal chief. He is Chief Edward Kavirisi. Four House of Chief from Vela La Vela, Chiefs representatives across South Vella, Minister of Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs (MGPTEA) Officials from Gizo, church leaders and communities gathered at Maravari village…
THE increasing reported cases of sexual offences in Choiseul Province has sparked urgent calls for increased awareness and preventative measures. Recent statistics revealed a concerning surge in sexual offence cases within the province, raising alarms among community leaders and advocacy groups. Authorities stressed the need for more educational campaigns and community engagement to address the…
The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) delivered yet again another successful and enriching series of awareness on the Constituency Development Funds (CDF) Act 2023 for constituents and communities of East Makira Constituency (EMC) from December 15th – 24th, 2024. This followed a series of similar awareness programs conducted by MRD on the new CDF legislation…
The Honiara City Council (HCC) Physical Planning Division and the Honiara Planning and Development Board remind all residents of Honiara that it is a legal requirement to obtain building permits before undertaking any construction or development activities. This includes constructing new buildings, property fencing, soil excavation, tree cutting, renovations, and constructing retaining walls within Honiara…
Permanent Secretary (PS) Stanley Waleanisia has been reappointed to the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey (MLHS). Mr. Waleanisia from Malaita Province was sworn in on Wednesday by the Governor General, His Excellency Reverend David Tiva Kapu to formalize his appointment. He was first appointed Permanent Secretary to the Ministry on 12 March 2012, a…
Japan’s new Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Keiichi Hagiuchi, formally presented his Letter of Credentials to the Governor General, His Excellency Rev. David Tipa Kapu, during a ceremony held today, Thursday. Ambassador Hagiuchi, who has been appointed as the Resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Solomon Islands, also used the occasion to…
The Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, MP, highlighted the importance of the Bina Harbor project to the new Japanese Ambassador to the Solomon Islands, His Excellency Higuchi Keiichi, during the latter’s courtesy introductory call, Thursday. The Prime Minister emphasized that the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) prioritized the project and that it was…
Fresh food vendors at Honiara’s Central Market say the construction of the western extension has transformed their lives, with improved business and livelihoods. The SBD10 million Australian-supported project was completed last year by local company Tropic Group Builders in partnership with Honiara City Council. The extension provides undercover space for 100 vendors, protecting them and…
AUTHORITIES responsible for the John F Kennedy (JFK) Stadium in Gizo, Western Province, should consider selling the stadium’s naming rights to generate revenue for its upkeep and improvement as the facility was not upgraded for decades, according to a concerned sports enthusiast in the Western Province. A concerned citizen and sports enthusiast in Gizo Town…
THE Tuasulia 2024 Christmas Sports Tournament held in Dala North, West Kwara’ae, Malaita Province, brought together some of the country’s national football players to share their valuable experiences with village-based footballers. This event was hailed as a significant achievement for players who have spent most of their lives in villages because it gave them the…