The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has reaffirmed its national development priorities during a bilateral meeting with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on the margins of the Pacific Agenda Summit in Honolulu. Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon. Rexson Ramofafia, and Minister for National Planning and Aid Coordination, Hon. Trevor Manemahaga, last week met with ADB…
By: Martin B. Housanau Ebeye, Marshall Islands. The absence of timely and verified audited accounts means that the successive and present Solomon Islands Government’s often plan and allocate funds without a full understanding of past expenditure performance, liabilities, and financial commitments. This is not merely an administrative concern; it is a governance issue that affects…
Plan International Pacific Solomon Islands, together with its implementing partner, the Solomon Islands National Youth Congress (SINYC), has successfully handed over youth project facilities across Gizo Township, Paelonge, and Rarumana last week. The Girls Tekem Akson Lo Climate Change (GTACC) project aims to strengthen the adaptive capacity of communities and reduce their vulnerability to climate…
Kuava community in Ward 9, South Vella, Western Province has officially launched a new Crime Prevention Committee (CPC) in response to growing security concerns following two separate murder cases in the village over the past two years. Chairman of the Olepetu Kuava CPC, Nelson Likelalu, said the initiative was formed out of urgent necessity, as…
Hundreds of Solomon Islanders living in and around Melbourne, Australia, packed the Home of the Matildas Stadium in Bundoora on Saturday night to witness the OFC Pro League clash between Bula FC and Solomon Kings. Goals from Jez Lofthouse and Sota Higashide proved decisive as the Kings bounced back from last week’s defeat to Vanuatu…
Construction of the Musukui Clinic in Ward 7 of North Malaita Constituency is progressing steadily, driven by strong community support and active local participation. The much-needed health facility is a key development priority for Ward 7 and is expected to improve access to basic healthcare services for thousands of people in the area. Member of…
An application for a permanent stay has been filed in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court in the case involving Honiara businessman David Kwan. The application seeks to stay proceedings pending the lapse or determination of an existing ex parte order issued by the High Court. Kwan has previously pleaded not guilty to two counts of operating…
The hearing of evidence in the case of an 18-year-old man accused of causing a fatal accident at GPPOL 1, Guadalcanal, last August will commence on Monday 2nd March in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court. The accused, Brian Chako, has previously pleaded not guilty to one count of Causing Death by Reckless and Dangerous Driving and…
Students and teachers at Aoani School in West Kwaio, Malaita Province, are facing a serious water shortage after two school water tanks stopped functioning, leaving the community without reliable access to drinking water during the hot season. The shortage affects classes from kindergarten to Grade Four, with students coming from nearby communities including Kwabu, Sinamauri,…
Pacific Towing (PacTow), a leading provider of marine services in the Pacific region, has significantly enhanced its towage capability in the Solomon Islands with the return of Tug Kavachi following a major dry-docking and refurbishment program in Singapore valued at SBD 8 million. Tug Kavachi, a Solomon Islands flagged vessel managed and operated by a full Solomon…