Commissioner of Lands, Allan McNeil, has dismissed allegations of fraud surrounding the government lease over the Kongulai water treatment plant land, saying the issue was a mistake rather than any deliberate wrongdoing. Mr McNeil made the clarification last Thursday following claims in the media questioning the variation of the government lease made in 2023, particularly…
The price of betelnut at the Western Provincial capital of Gizo have surged over the past week. The cost of a single nut or dami is now selling between $5 and above $7, up from the usual $2 to $3. The sudden price hike has been attributed to supply shortage from the major betelnut-producing islands…
The Malaita Provincial Government, together with the people of Malaita, including the Member of the Provincial Assembly and the people of Ward 10, strongly condemns the alleged physical assault of a Chinese employee of the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) at the Kolofe campsite in North Malaita on 9 December 2025. This disturbing incident…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) through the World Bank Funded Solomon Islands Agriculture Rural Transformation (SIART) Project is empowering young professionals with practical exposure in the agricultural sector. By empowering and training Young Professionals and other stakeholders, the project aims to build a stronger, more resilient, and sustainable agricultural sector in the Solomon…
More than 5,000 people gathered on Monday 8th December 2025 to witness a historic moment for Vatulava Village, Lughuvasa District – East Guadalcanal: the consecration of the community’s first permanent church building. The event was described as a milestone that marks unity, commitment, and strong Christian Catholic faith within the highlands of Lughuvasa. Construction of…
Noro Town in Western Province has taken on a fresh, modern look following the installation of new, high-quality road and traffic signboards along the newly sealed township road. The signboards, installed early this month by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), are part of the ongoing Noro Township Road Improvement Project and are being hailed…
Landowners who invite mining companies to prospect and extract minerals such as gold, bauxite, nickel and platinum will now have the opportunity to better understand the extractive industry through a newly developed mining toolkit. The initiative is led by the Development Services Exchange (DSE) in partnership with the International Centre for Advocates Against Discrimination (ICAAD),…
All building materials for the new two-storey Agriculture Office Complex in Kira Kira, Makira-Ulawa Province, have now arrived on site, allowing construction work to officially begin. The project is expected to be completed before June 2026. In addition to the office complex, Makira Province will also benefit from a new three-bedroom house for the Chief…
BNBM Solomons last week marked the completion of its final school donation program for the year with a significant contribution to Lungga Community High School, East of Honiara. In a handover ceremony held on Friday morning, the company donated $31,000 worth of building materials to support the improvement of the school’s learning facilities. Representatives from…
With less ten-minute boat ride across the turquoise waters of Marovo Lagoon from Seghe sub-station, Western Province brings you to a hidden gem—a place that seems to rise quietly from the horizon. This is Vanuakino Homestay Resort. Nestled in the serene beauty of the Marovo lagoon, located opposite Seghe station. It tells a story far…