Chief applauds DCC, pledges support

A CHIEF from Dariowne village in East Kwara’ae, Malaita Province welcomes the assured commitment made by the national government in reinvigorating stalled projects in Malaita. William Ko’oru’u said the Democratic Coalition for Change Government must be supported in its commitment to move the proposed developments forward. Mr Ko’oru’u said a clear manifestation of the commitment…

Youth tells of how his life changed

Roger Maritoa left last year in October as part of a group of youth chosen to study in Taipei, Taiwan under fully funded technical scholarships. Roger and two other Youth@Work interns were part of the group of five that left the country to undertake studies in various fields ranging from plumbing to high voltage electrics.…

PS explains capacity of Munda airport

MUNDA International airport in the Western Province can host large aircrafts carrying a capacity of 100 passengers when complete. Ministry of Communication and Aviation permanent secretary, Francis Lomo revealed this after handing over $1.2 million to Voramali landowners in Honiara on Tuesday. The goodwill payment was to allow the New Zealand contractor to commence phase…

PM meets potential Chinese investor

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare on Wednesday met the general manager of a Papua New Guinea-based Chinese company interested in investing in Solomon Islands. Mr Ma Jianhua, General Manager of China Habour Company (PNG) Limited, enlightened the Prime Minister about his company which he said is a state-owned enterprise specialised in survey and design, marine engineering…

Cruise boat expected today

HONIARA streets will today busy again with visitors as MV Caledonian Sky makes it to shore. Caledonian Sky comes from the United Kingdom and carries another good number of tourists according to Destination Solo Travel and Tours managing director Wilson Maelaua. Mr Maelaua said the boat will land at around 8am, the second to arrive…