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Farmers delighted at China’s continued support for Malaita

FARMERS in Malaita Province have expressed delight over the recent delivery of agricultural equipment from China’s Jiangsu Province to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) and Malaita Province.  The equipment handover ceremony was held at the JQY Warehouse at Lungga-Henderson Crossroad in Central Guadalcanal on Friday 18 October. Malaita Province and Jiangsu enjoy a Sister Relationship and the donation of agricultural equipment come under their…

Dr Sisiolo reflects on educational journey to inspire students

THE Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Senior Lecturer and Head of School of Education, Dr John Lenga Sisiolo has shared the story of his educational journey to a group of Form 6 graduands with the objective of inspiring them to persevere in their own educational journeys and be successful. Dr Sisiolo, who earned his PhD in…

SI attends 6th world media summit in China

Solomon Islands last week joined some of the World’s leading news agencies at the 6th World Media Summit in Urumqi, Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. The media summit discussed the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and media transformation in the advent of AI. The 6th World Media Summit brought together over 500 representatives from…

Falake micro hydropower equipment onsite

A SHIPMENT of equipment for an SBD 2.5 million Japanese-funded micro hydropower project for the Ado Rural Farmer Association has arrived at the project site in Falake village in West Kwara’ae Constituency earlier this week. The successful transportation of the equipment from the Auki Wharf to the project site highlighted the community’s commitment to implementing this important initiative.  Local support for the…

Small local businesses urged to join SICCI

LOCAL businesses both big and small have been urged to come forward and be a member of Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI). SICCI Chief Executive Officer (CEO) James Dolarii said, as the umbrella body for the country’s private sector, SICCI wants to give a platform such as the Business Excellence Awards (BEA)night…

Seaweed training at Nusatupe ends 

A COMPREHENSIVE workshop focused on seaweed farming was successfully conducted at the WorldFish Nusatupe Innovation Hub in Gizo, Western Province. The training was aimed at enhancing the knowledge and skills of local participants from Gizo and nearby islands. Watch video slide below for more photos. The initiative, organized in collaboration with the Western Provincial Government’s…

Kabui blames social media post 

THE Prime Minister’s Special Secretary Albert Kabui has attributed recent public anxiety over organ transplants to a misleading social media post.  This follows the arrest of five individuals on unrelated charges after two attempted child abductions were reported last week. The incidents have alarmed parents, many of whom are now hesitant to send their children…

$53m for maritime connectivity

THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing Solomon Islands Government with the second tranche of financing for its Land and Maritime Connectivity Project totalling $53 million.  The project is strengthening transport infrastructure in Solomon Islands. The Land and Maritime Connectivity Project was approved by the ADB Board in June 2021 to be funded by a…

Police conduct community awareness in Makira 

Police officers at Kirakira police station in Makira-Ulawa Province recently conducted a crime prevention strategy initiative and law & order awareness talks to the people of Mu’u village Central Bauro in Makira-Ulawa Province. Members of the Community Policing Team conducted the outreach on Sunday 20th October 2024. The awareness talk topics included; Crime Prevention strategy…

Solomon Water commits to improve water access, infrastructure 

Solomon Water (SW) is working hard to improve water infrastructure in the country to ensure consistent water supply reaches homes, schools, workplaces and healthcare facilities. Solomon Water Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Carmine Piantedosi highlighted this, Thursday, at the commemoration of the Global Hand Washing Day. The annual event was held at the Dreamcast Theater Hub…