Agriculture has been promoted as the cornerstone of the national economy. Minister for Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), Franklyn Derek Wasi took the opportunity of the opening of the three-day World Food Day celebration in Honiara on Wednesday to underscore its importance. Delivering the keynote address at the occasion held at the FOPA Village…
A THREE-DAY celebration is underway in Honiara to commemorate the World Food Day and also other International Days recognized by the United Nations (UN). The celebration which commenced on Wednesday is staged at the FOPA village in East Honiara. It is held under the theme: “Right to foods for a better life and a better…
THE Western Provincial Government (WPG) says it will work with the National Land Board (NLB) to ensure the successful transfer of Perpetual Estate (PE) titles of all alienated land in Western Province to the Premier from the Commissioner of Lands. This came after the National Government through Cabinet has rejected a submission by Western Province…
The Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele acknowledges the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) for being proactive in seeking trading opportunities within the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG). Prime Minister Manele made the acknowledgment after being informed about the recent meeting held between the Chief Executive Officer of SICCI, James Dolarii, and the MSG…
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources in collaboration with cChange Program is committed to strengthen sustainable fishing practices across rural coastal communities with the roll out of Solwata Blo Iumi Information Toolkit in the first quarter of this year This toolkit is designed to empower communities to manage their marine resources sustainably through informed, community-driven solutions.…
Three police officers recently travelled to Australia as part of an exchange program to support the design of the RSIPF’s Career and Leadership Development Framework. The AFP, through the RSIPF-AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) supported members from the Leadership Training Team to travel to AFP offices in Canberra and Brisbane to identify concepts and processes…
Reports claiming the 2024 national examination papers has leaked will be investigated. That’s the assurance from National Education Assessment Division (NEAD) within the Ministry of Education and Human Resources (MEHRD) in a statement today. The Division said, it will launch an investigation into reports of 2024 National Examination leak. This came after NEAD received report…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Auki police station have arrested a 27-year-old male suspect for burning down their family church building at Kakara village in West Kwara’ae, Malaita province on 26 October 2024. The suspect was believed to be drunk when he set the church on fire. The suspect was…
The new Manager Business of Investment and Commercial Services (BICs) at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU), Samson Bisafo has just completed his Master of Management. He did his studies at the University of South Australia (UniSA) in Adelaide in July 2024. Acquiring a Master of Management in Australia and a new position at the…
A series of critical reform meetings to respond to the changing road and transport systems for improved public road and transport safety across the country has commenced. The Road and Transport Board (RTB) of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is being tasked to make changes for the betterment of road safety on our roads.…