The Western Provincial capital of Gizo on Friday was graced with the presence of cruise boat Le Laperouse. The cruise boat was on a 12 days visit to the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea starting last week. The boat can carry about 180 passengers. During its brief visit to the country, the boat owned…
Solomon Airlines has partnered with Plusgrade to introduce an innovative upgrade bidding system dubbed ‘Solo Upgrade’, providing passengers the opportunity to secure Business Class seats through a flexible bidding process. This new feature allows Economy Class passengers to bid for unsold Business Class seats, offering a chance to enjoy premium travel at an additional personalized price. As…
FORM three students nation-wide have commenced their external exams as of this morning, Tuesday 29th October. The year 9 students will be sitting four papers this week with one exam per day. First up is the English paper this morning to be followed by maths on Wednesday. The science paper is scheduled for Thursday and…
The Tina River Hydropower Development Project is making quick progress as construction reaches the dam, marking a crucial phase in the project timeline. Final earthworks are being completed on the access road at Lot 2-2 which consists of 2.7 kms of winding road leading to the dam across challenging terrain. With earthworks in full swing,…
Central Kwara’ae Constituency (CKC) in Malaita has promised to support the remote Busufosae Community High School (CHS) with internet connectivity. The support will include the set up of an internet lab, the provision of computers, Starlink connectivity and a generator for power. The funding announcement was made by Ricky Fuo’o, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Central Kwara’ae during a visit to the school over the weekend. During the visit, the…
THE Member of Parliament (MP) for Central Kwara’ae Constituency Ricky Fuo’o is addressing the urgent need to repair the Afio/Fulisango road feeder roads in his constituency. Since early 2023, the state of the road has rendered it inaccessible, critically impacting the transport of local produce to the Auki market. The Afio/Fulisango Road Emergency Maintenance Project is being executed by Trades…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) through its Biosecurity Solomon Islands (BSI) Department and Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has delivered a Pacific Export Pathway workshop in Honiara. The workshop was held from 21-25 October 2024. Attended by key stakeholders and development partners, the joint effort aimed to enhance knowledge and…
Solomon Islands Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Excellency Cornelius Walegerea, officially presented his credentials to Mr. Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). This formal presentation marks Ambassador Walegerea’s accreditation as the Solomon Islands’ first Permanent Representative to IRENA. In his remarks, Ambassador Walegerea conveyed the warm regards…
The Solomon Islands-United States Alumni Group recently organized an ‘Amerikan Naet’ (American Night) at the stated owned King George Sixth National Secondary School in Honiara. The night’s event featured four successful career professionals who have completed their training in the US in recent years, providing a renewed sense of purpose and a tremendous amount of…
Honiara City Council (HCC) Lord Mayor, Cr. Eddie Kasuteé Siapu has stressed the importance of proper handwashing as a key measure in preventing the spread of diseases and safeguarding the health of families, schools, and communities. Speaking on Thursday 24th, October 2024 at an event to promote health and hygiene practices, the Lord Mayor reminded residents…