Minister of Health and Medical Services, Dr. Paul Popora Bosawai, is taking the findings of the Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2023 seriously. The report highlights concerns over the involvement of Solomon Islands Tobacco Company Ltd-British American Tobacco (SITCO-BAT) in policy development and allegations of leveraging its influence by sponsoring and supporting politicians in their constituency…
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Lau Baelelea in Malaita Province, Ben Maenu’u, will continue his four-year term after the High Court struck out the petition filed against him on Wednesday. The petition was filed by the former MP for Lau Baelelea following his defeat in the joint National General Elections held on April 17,…
THE Japanese Government has provided 98 scholarships to Solomon Islanders since it started the programme in 1993. Ambassador His Excellency Keiichi HIGUCHI confirmed this during the Solomon Islands former Students of the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship 2024 Alumni gathering at the Embassy Conference room on Friday 21 March, 2025. Ambassador Higuchi said he is confident…
MALAITA Province government has no ordinance to regulate mining operations despite one company is currently doing prospecting in Fataleka. Malaita’s Premier, Elijah Asilaua said mining remains a potential area for future investment. He said according to the records, only one company has paid business license to do prospecting in Fataleka, East Malaita. However, Premier Asilaua…
The Western Province (WP) through the Provincial Assembly is now working on a ‘State Government Office’ as part of its plan to transition into a state government by 2027. This significant move was announced by Premier Billy Veo and majority of the Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs) during the Assembly Meeting held at the…
THE Malaita Provincial Government has projected to collect a total revenue of $6,827,135 for the current fiscal year. Minister for Finance, Lemuel Kevianga stated made this projection during his speech on the floor of the Malaita Provincial Assembly this week. However, he noted that there is still considerable work to be done to ensure that…
The newly built Atoifi Dental Clinic is 95% complete and will be handed over to Atoifi Hospital in East Kwaio, Malaita Province in June. Dr. Genna Levitch, who funded the project in an email circulated to all partners updated them about the progress of the clinic and the proposed handover ceremony. Dr. Levitch said that…
GOVERNMENT through the Ministry of Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs (MTGPEA) will soon release a national peace policy. Permanent Secretary (PS) Lottie Vaisekavea confirmed this during the opening of the two-days Peace-building and Security Dialogue at King Solomon Hotel on Tuesday. The key objectives of the workshop are: Identifying key conflicts and security issues…
The Solomon Islands Young Legal Professionals Association (SIYLPA) was officially launched in Honiara on Wednesday night. The launching took place at Heritage Park Hotel, marking a major step in supporting young lawyers in the country. The event was attended by Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer and Lady Palmer, along with other key legal professionals. In…
THE Sasafa Community Crime Prevention Team in North Malaita has received support in the form of uniforms and equipment from China Police Liason Team, through the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) earlier this month. The Sasafa Crime Prevention Team, active in promoting law and order in Malaita, was established in 2020 under the leadership…