Marina 2 undergoes maintenance

THE Marina Easyline Shipping Company has informed the public that its passenger vessel MV Marina 2 is undergoing maintenance. The shipping company posted the public announcement on its facebook page on Monday. After making her scheduled trip to the Western Province this week, Marina 2 went to the Noro Slipway for maintenance. “…all travelling passengers…

Govt backs seaweed farmers with materials  

The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Hon. Nestor Giro, on Tuesday afternoon, handed over a consignment of essential seaweed farming materials to a group of farmers representing seaweed producers from across the provinces.  The handover event, held in Honiara, is part of the Government of National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) initiative aimed at boosting…

SIMA warns ship operators against overloading

THE Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA) has warned ship operators against overloading their vessels to ensure the safety of their passengers. In an interview with Solomon Star, Manager Shipping Operation & Safety Shipping Operation & Safety Department of SIMA, Jonah Mitau said SIMA will not hesitate to investigate vessel operators who overload their vessels with…

$89.2m overdue claim resurfaces 

A CLAIM for compensation payment by members of the National Reconnaissance and Surveillance Force (NRSF) has resurfaced after more than 30 years of false promises by successive OUR Party-led governments. The NRSF Veteran Association re-lodged the claim last week on behalf of its 446 members who served on the Solomon Islands-Papua New Guinea Sea border…

MPA calls to prioritise tourism 

A newly elected Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Tandai Ward in North West Guadalcanal, Henry Suia Maenu’u has made a passionate appeal for increased investment in the tourism sector. In his opening speech during the Sine Die Motion last week, Maenu firstly thanked his constituents for their trust and support. He is promising…