THE first consignment of project supplies worth $2.1 million made possible through Constituency Development Funds (CDF) allocation for 2024 was successfully delivered by the North Malaita Constituency (NMC) recently. Its part of the NMC’s ongoing commitment towards improving social and economic livelihood in the region as aligned with its strategic development plan. This support aims…
Former Prime Minister (PM) and Senior Statesman Sir Francis Billy Hilly was laid to rest at his home village of Koriovuku on Ranongga Island, Western Province, on Friday, March 21. This followed a special handover service to Chiefs and his fellow tribesmen and women earlier on Thursday, March 20. The body of the late Sir…
New Zealand have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 26™ following a hard-fought 3-0 victory over New Caledonia in the final of the Oceania Qualifiers at Eden Park in Auckland, Monday evening. A loud and raucous crowd of over 25,000 greeted the sides in New Zealand’s biggest city, with a direct qualification slot to a…
The Western Provincial Government (WPG), through its Health Department, has welcomed the implementation of the Demand for Generation of Immunisation Project (DGIP) by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in Western Province. Mr. Tonawane Charles, Community Health Nursing Consultant (CHNC) of the Western Provincial Health Department, highlighted this during the DGIP’s second half-day Orientation…
Police at Auki police station in Malaita Province have arrested and charged seven males and three females in Auki town during a police raid targeting gambling in public places including individuals who allowed their premises to be used for illegal gambling activities. Malaita Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa, said the provincial government…
THE Board of Central Bank of Solomon Islands has decided to maintain an accommodative monetary policy for the next six months, following their meeting on Thursday 20th March. An “accommodative policy” refers to a central bank’s approach to expanding the money supply and boosting economic growth, typically by lowering interest rates. CBSI said this is…
SOLOMON AIRLINES forcibly removed several domestic passengers from its flight in Honiara to make way for foreign tourists traveling to Santa Ana, Makira Ulawa province earlier last week. Now the local passengers, dumped and forgotten, would have to wait at least until this week, Monday to return home. But that’s not all. The national carrier…
Bishop Norman Palmer Anglican School in Honiara has become one of the recipients of a generous donation from the Education Sector Support Program (ESSP), receiving 15 laptops to enhance the school’s digital resources. Principal Mr. Henry Rahemola, on behalf of the Anglican Church of Melanesia Education Provider, the School Board, staff, parents, and students, expressed…
A MAN facing multiple charges relating to false pretences offences will be taking his plea in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court this week. Darwin Kopana faces two counts of obtaining credit by false pretence, two counts of false pretence, one count of driving to be licensed and one count of malicious injuries. His matter was listed…
The Western Provincial Government (WPG) is working on developing a mining policy aimed at safeguarding the rights of its people and the region’s natural resources. This initiative comes as one mining company is currently conducting prospecting activities in Rendova, while another is undergoing legal processes and consultations with landowners, chiefs, and the provincial government regarding…