FOR THE FUTURE

….Undersea cable to boost commercial activities THE deal for the much awaited Fibre Optic Cable System that will offer faster and cheaper internet connectivity in the country come 2019 has been signed on Tuesday in Honiara. Solomon Islands Government, Solomon Island Submarine Cable Company (SISCC) and Huawei International all signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU).…

Ontong Java Sea farming project

Dear Editor – On behalf of the Ontong Java Atoll Development Company and the Ontong Java Atoll community, I am once again honored to draft and present this correspondence affirming our full commitment, honorable and sustainably minded intentions; and confidence in the detailed technological, farming, and sustainable management solutions outlined for Ontong Java’s sea farm…

Come join RAMSI’s farewell celebration

This week the country is farewelling the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI). The week long event kicked off last Sunday with a Thanks-giving ceremony at the Maranatha Hall in East Honiara. Throughout this week a number of activities have been lined up for the farewell program. Its a time for everyone to come…

Diocesan Synod underway at Fourau

THE diocese of Malaita (DOM) in the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) on Sunday officially opened their 20th Diocesan Synod at Fourau village, Eastern Region of the Diocese. The program begun with a colorful welcome ceremony on Saturday afternoon. More than 150 Synod delegates led by the Bishop of Malaita, the Right Reverend Sam Sahu…

PM grateful for RAMSI’s achievements

Prime Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare has thanked and spoken highly about the great achievements of Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) by highlighting their good work. In his statement on Tuesday, when he declared that parliament be resolved into a committee of the Whole House to consider National Parliament Paper No.19 of 2017, PM…

Citizens must take ownership of country

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Keota, Goufi to front court

Two men accused of the murder of the Chinese business couple at their shop at Town Ground, west Honiara over the Easter weekend will appear again in court on July 11. Thats when Raymond Keota and Jimson Goufi are expected to enter their pleas to the two counts of murder against them. Public Prosecutor Andrew…