Solomon Islands stakeholders came together in Kirakira, Makira recently in its fight to preserve forests assembled to advance discussion on forest carbon initiatives. Supported by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Solomon Islands Threshold Program (SITHP), in a two-day meeting focused on the province’s ongoing work to protect the forests and tap into voluntary carbon markets. …
NATIONAL carrier Solomon Airlines has announced the suspension of its weekly services to Atoifi, East Kwaio, Malaita due to safety reasons. In a public notice issued on Thursday, Solomon Airlines said, “Effective immediately, Solomon Airlines has suspended all services to Atoifi Airport.” The Airlines attributed safety concerns related to the poor runway condition as the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…