LEADER of Opposition Matthew Wale has questioned why there was no enquiry into the missing millions under the Rural Sustainable Development Program (RSDP). Speaking in Parliament in his response to the Speech from the Throne, Hon Wale questioned why the government has protected the misappropriation of the 2023 RSDP that it was willing to forego…
THE Malaita Province Fisheries Division has successfully completed a tilapia scoping tour in the southern region of the province. This is part of the preparations for the arrival of the newly introduced Nile Tilapia, known as Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia (GIFT), expected later this year. According to a report from the Malaita Province Fisheries Office,…
Just weeks after the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) through Ministry of Fisheries of Marine Resources (MFMR) officially reopened the harvesting season for beche-de-mer, a flurry of activity is already underway across the Western Province. Since last month after the ban lifted, Honiara Port saw its first major unloading of the high-value sea cucumber species, marking…
MALAITA Province has once again qualified for the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) for the 2025/2026 period. Deputy Provincial Secretary for Malaita, Peter Herehura, confirmed the province’s qualification for the PCDF. He expressed confidence, stating that the results of the recent assessment were positive, confirming that Malaita had qualified for the fund this round. “Yes,…
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.…
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…
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…
In a significant show of solidarity and shared commitment, the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) and Korean Water Resources (K-Water) have reaffirmed their joint dedication to the successful completion of the Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP), a transformative initiative aimed at increasing renewable energy for the country’s national grid in Honiara. A high-level dialogue was…
Running media outlets in Solomon Islands present both opportunities and significant challenges due to several key factors. During the World Press Freedom Day celebration at Heritage Park Hotel on Monday, journalists attended presentations and panel discussions covering various topics, including the economic challenges of operating media in Solomon Islands. Robert Iroga, Editor and Publisher of…