THE Malaita Provincial Government has earned $200,000 in revenue from the licensing of beche-de-mer (sea cucumber) businesses operating in Auki. Four Chinese-owned companies, N&L Company Limited, Chen Zhen Company Limited, Young Young Company Limited, and Joana Kofana have each paid $50,000 for a business license to legally purchase and trade in beche-de-mer within the province.…
Dreamcast Theatre Solomon Islands has announced the premiere of an unforgettable theatrical production that brings to life the untold stories of World War II through the eyes of Solomon Islanders. Titled WWII: A Story to Tell, this compelling performance will debut on May 26th 2025 with an exclusive premiere, with subsequent shows running from May 27th to May…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), through the National Referral Hospital (NRH), on Tuesday celebrated World Health Hygiene Day (WHHD). The theme is “It might be gloves, it’s always Hand Hygiene”. Sharing her remarks at the event, Dr. Janella Solomon, Medical Superintendent, National Referral Hospital, explained the theme, “It might be gloves, it’s…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive economic growth through provincial engagement by paying a courtesy visit to the Premier of Malaita Province, Hon. Elijah Asilaua. The meeting focused on how SICCI and the Malaita Provincial Government can work together to unlock the province’s economic potential, particularly…
CHINESE President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin have agreed to deepen the China- Russia comprehensive strategic partnership, jointly uphold the correct historical perspective of WWII, and safeguard the authority of the United Nations to promote an equal and orderly multipolar world. The two leaders met at the Kremlin in Moscow on the morning of…
WITH more than 23,675 pieces of collections, ranging from furniture from the Chinese Ming Dynasty to modern time, silk embroidery/ textile and porcelain from the Ming and Qing Dynasties to 20th Century Chinese sculpture creations, calligraphies and manuscripts from the first Sino-Japanese War to Chinese ink paintings from the 90s and much more, a visit…
A FIVE-day youth empowerment training under the Youth Economic and Climate Action (YECA) initiative concluded successfully last week. It was held at Oibola Community, bringing together 35 motivated young participants from Adakwa (East Malaita), Namosalabe (Central Kwara’ae), and Oibola (Aoke Langalanga). The training focused on Business Ideation and Business Process Development, and was facilitated by…
The Minister for Rural Development and Member of Parliament for North Malaita, Hon. Daniel S. Waneoroa, has officially announced his resignation from the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC), as part of his decision to support the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) and contribute to national political stability. In a formal statement issued on…
Christafari, the internationally acclaimed Gospel reggae band and number-one Billboard-charting artists, have officially announced their return to the Solomon Islands this June. After months of anticipation, the band has finalized their flights and is ready to bring their high-energy ministry to local shores once again. Christafari will begin their Melanesian outreach in Vanuatu before arriving…
Police and residents of the Burns Creek community in East Honiara started the first day of April with a fun day. Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers and members of the RSIPF & AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) visited the community and interacted with members of the community to deliver crime prevention and awareness…