The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) has successfully wrapped up a series of awareness on the Constituency Development Funds (CDF) Act 2023 for Hograno-Kia-Havulei constituency (HKHC) in Isabel Province. The awareness program run from October 25 to November 8, 2024 in collaboration with the HKH constituency office. Over 300 participants which include chiefs, community leaders…
ST JOHN Primary School in West Honiara concluded its 2024 academic year with a prize-giving and grade six graduation ceremony yesterday. Students from grade one to six were awarded prizes and certificates for their academic performance for the year. In his speech at the ceremony, School Principal Primary Macson Keniano highlighted the achievements of the…
International Children’s Day should be a day to remind everyone about the importance of shaping and investing in the future of the children. That’s according to Liliati Pitakaji Early Childhood Education (ECE) Coordinator who represented the Western Province Education Office. She was speaking at the day-long international childrens day celebration in Gizo on Monday. The…
AFTER weeks of disruption, the radiography service at the Gizo Hospital in Western Province is back in service much to the relief of patients in need of this service. As of this week, patients requiring the service are now able to be served. A mother, who missed out on a trip last week to undergo…
Noro International Port in Western Province is expected to undergo major transformation work. This came as Australia has commenced crucial design work to support Solomon Ports’ redevelopment of ageing wharf facilities at its Noro-based Port. Its part of a national infrastructure pipeline priority project for the economic development of Solomon Islands. To commence the project…
SOLOMON Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF) this week welcomed new members into Team Solomons Rugby 7s for the Oceania Rugby 7s tournament (OR7s) as it prepares to host the event for the first time in Honiara next month. As part of its preparation for the major competition, SIRUF appointed a Rugby Coach, Strength and Conditioning…
SUNRISE Netball Club have booked their grand final spot in the Honiara Netball Association (HNA) 2024 season after defeating Sosa Faywrights in 64-50 in a highly contested Super Division first semi-finals on Saturday at the Multipurpose Outdoor Court. The two Super Division heavyweights Sunrise and Sosa Faywrights met in the first semi-finals, eyeing a spot…
Commissioner and Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Jasper Highwood Anisi has acknowledged his electoral officials, Presiding Officer, police officials and other stakeholders in pulling off a peaceful Guadalcanal Tandai Ward by-election on Wednesday. “I must also acknowledge my Solomon Islands Electoral Office (SIEO) staff for the tireless effort and commitment they’ve shown, which resulted in a…
The Central Islands Provincial (CIP) Government has expressed its interest to host genuine business investments and part-take in national developments. Central Islands Provincial Premier Michael Salini announced during a courtesy meeting with Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele on Wednesday morning, with the support of the Government for National Unity and Transformation, GNUT, Central Province is certain…
A significant workshop aimed at updating the Greater Honiara Urban Development Strategy and Action Plan (GHUDSAP) up to 2030 was recently concluded, gathering government officials, community leaders, and various stakeholders to discuss the future of the Greater Honiara Area (GHA). The event was marked by a strong commitment to sustainable urban development and community engagement.…