FISHERIES DELEGATION SCOOPS GREATER BENEFITS FROM VIETNAM SUMMIT

The Solomon Islands delegation to the recent 19th Annual Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission meeting in Vietnam accomplished their mission in making sure the country gained maximum benefits from our Tuna fisheries following complex negotiations with the regions Distant Water Fishing Nations (DWFN). The delegation headed by Deputy Secretary Technical Ms. Rosalie Masu comprised…

IMMIGRATION ACT REVIEW CONCLUDES IN GIZO

A multi-stakeholder Government delegation has concluded a review of the Immigration Act 12 in Gizo, Western Province recently. The two-day review process convened from 23-24 November gathered together 56 participants representing  Customs, Immigration, Western Provincial Government, Provincial Health Division, Environmental Health, Bio Security, Police, Noro Participants, Gizo Community High School, Gizo Red Cross Branch, National…

HIV/AIDs SCARE

The total number of people infected by HIV/AIDs has increased from 36 to 37 in 2021 and 2022. This was highlighted by Ellen Tanito, Coordinator of Western Province HIV/AIDS Gizo Hospital during the World AIDS Day celebration held in Gizo on Thursday last week. The theme for the World Aids Day is ‘’A renewed mission…

Oiaka: So far so good

SUPPORT from spectators during the current 2022 Solomon Cup tournament has been great, according to the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF). SIFF Competitions Manager Gerald Oiaka told Star Sports yesterday that since the start of the tournament last week spectators have supported their respective provincial teams with good behavior. Oiaka calls on all football supporters…

USAID’s SCALE Project Supports Agriculture in Malaita

AUKI, SOLOMON ISLANDS – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Strengthening Competitiveness Agriculture and Livelihoods (SCALE) project delivered on several key initiatives to support agriculture and small-scale farmers in Malaita province.  At a December 1 event, United States Chargé d’Affaires Mr. Russell Comeau awarded the first four Forest and Development Fund grants, welcomed the…