Asbestos continues to pose a significant health risk in government residential properties across Honiara and provincial centres, underscoring the need for more public health awareness. Philip Baura, Director of the Architect and Building Management Services Division (ABMSD) at the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), has issued a warning about the dangers associated with this hazardous…
Two new standby generators and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system valued at SBD 3 million have arrived at Honiara International Airport. This investment will ensure continuous power to critical infrastructure supporting aeronautical operations, improving reliability and reducing power disruptions risks. The provision of equipment is supported by the World Bank, and is being implemented by…
Adi Salaseini Gonelevu is making waves in both academia and international law debate. Her journey is a dedication to both her studies and the empowerment of women. As the eldest of six siblings – five sisters and one brother – she has always embraced leadership roles. Her inspiration to pursue law as a study and…
OFC: The Solomon islands Football Federation (SIFF) has officially announced the final ticket prices for the highly anticipated OFC Men’s Champions League, set to take place in Honiara, from March 30 to April 12, Football fans across the region are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance for what promises to be an exciting and…
THE voir dire hearing of an alleged leader of the defunct Isatabu Freedom Movement (IFM), who was accused of planning to burn down state-owned buildings in Honiara in 2023, will commence next Tuesday. A voir dire hearing is conducted to determine a question of law, including the admissibility of evidence. Whilst it is typically held…
A LARGE number of employees from the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) in Honiara turned out to vote in a secret ballot held at the Trade Dispute Panel’s (TDP) courtroom at Town Ground on Monday. TDP Chairman Willie Vaiyu said, voting began at 9am and continued until 4pm, with many SIPA workers participating throughout the…
THE Western Province Premier Billy Veo has announced a first scholarship to be offered under the province’s sister relations with China’s Fujian Province. Premier Veo made the announcement on Monday at the Western Provincial Assembly Meeting held on Imagination Island. “While the finer details are still to be worked out, I am pleased to announce…
THE Western Provincial Government (WPG) expects to collect an estimated revenue of $36,733,592 this financial year – 2025/2026. Finance Minister Ronnie Ghemu announced the expected revenue collection for this financial year when he tabled the province’s $36 million plus budget estimates at the Western Provincial Assembly meeting held on Imagination Island near Gizo on Monday.…
GIZO Bahai Local Spiritual Assembly (LSA) in the Western Province has successfully hosted an Institutional meeting last week. The meeting brought together the members of LSA to discuss key aspects of spiritual and community development. The gathering, held at the Bahai Centre in Gizo Jah Mountain, attracted a diverse group of attendees, including LSA Community…
THE Gizo/Kolombangara Constituency (GKC) has officially handed over solar accessories and equipment to the Gizo St Luke Diocese of Anglican Church of Melanesian (ACOM), Western Province in an effort to improve lighting system for the church and its facilities. The handover ceremony took place at the Diocese Compound in Gizo last Friday and was officiated…