THE Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resource (MFMR) has been warned at the way it handles the proposed Bina Harbour Fisheries Project in Malaita. Bina Harbour Fisheries is one of the national projects earmarked for Malaita more than a decade ago, but is yet to get off the ground. Fisheries officials appeared before the Public…
PREPARATION work towards the 2019 national general election is now on track. That’s according to the Solomon islands electoral commission chief electoral officer Mose Saitala. He revealed this while speaking at the launching of the voter registration update on Monday. “Preparation is well on track especially towards the election day which will be on the…
…amidst political statement in social media By ANDREW FANASIA THE Attorney General James Apaniai has already submitted his resignation to the Judicial and Legal services Commission by letter. Dated 31st July 2018, his three months resignation period will lapse on the 31st of October 2018. Prime Minister Rick Hou announced it on the floor of…
REGGAE fans in the city will have something to look forward to, when world’s renowned reggae band, Big Mountain returns on August 25th. The band has already toured Solomon Islands in May 2016, and this will be their second time here. Heritage Park Hotel will be playing host again to the one night Car park…
MINISTER for culture and tourism and member of parliament (MP) for Ngella constituency says he does not know about claims that he intentionally shows his middle finger in parliament to insult someone. Mr. Bartholomew Parapolo made the clarification following questions by members of the public after his picture appeared on the television and via the…
THE Solomon Islands national U19 men’s football team will take on Vanuatu 19 in their final group B match of the Oceania U20 Championship today. The outcome of this match will determine who Solomon Islands will play in the semi finals. A win or draw for them will see them finish top of group B…
Solomon Islands Discovery Cruises and Strongim Bisnis, an Australian aid initiative are partnering to boost cruise tourism in three provinces and provide opportunities for small enterprises along the route to flourish by selling artefacts, food, entertainment and tour guide services to cruise ship passengers. Solomon Islands Discovery Cruises has developed a high end cruise experience…
COMMUNITIES in ward six (6) in Lau/Mbaelelea constituency of north Malaita have praised their member of parliament (MP) Augustine Auga for facilitating road maintenance since last week. The maintenance work featured grading and re-graveling of roads in wards 6 and 10. Both of the roads totaling 10 kilometres are in a bad state. Speaking to…
THE Japanese ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Shigera Toyama has paid tribute to the lives lost during the battle of Guadalcanal. Mr Toyama made the condolence remarks when celebrating the 1st anniversary of the bloody ridge in east of Honiara. “On behalf of the people and government of Japan I would like to sincerely…
THE United States (US) deputy chief of mission, Bernard Link says the concept design of the Bloody ridge national peace park is a testament to peace, unity and friendship, thanks to the government of Solomon Islands for designating the site. Mr Link said the dedication of the site was made following the 2014 visit to…