RESIDENTS of Gizo have expressed sadness over the removal of the iconic Naru trees that stood for decades near the Solomon Airlines office. The trees, some well-loved landmark, evoked fond memories for many in the community who had come to appreciate their presence over the years. According to a staff from Solomon Airlines, the decision…
THE Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCA) is optimistic that the country’s tourism industry will achieve its target of be a billion-dollar industry by 2035. MCA Permanent Secretary Banyan Sivoro expressed optimism about the future of the tourism industry as a major foreign receipt earner through increased visitor arrivals when the MCA ministerial Executive appeared…
JAPAN has handed over a double-storey classroom to Areatakiki Seventh Day Adventist School in Central Guadalcanal. The handover ceremony was held recently. The Japanese Government provided $724,191 in total to build this classical project that will boost the learning capacity of students. The Japanese Government funded this project under its Grassroots and Human Security Project.…
THE Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) has expressed its strong support for the establishment of Buy and Sell Products (BSP) Fuel station in the province. At the official opening of the BSP Gas fuel station in Auki last week, Malaita Premier Elijah Asilaua acknowledged the BSP fuel station management for their commitment to investing in the…
SOLOMON Islands was represented at the the 21st Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC). The high-level Solomon Islands delegation consists of Deputy Secretary Technical Mr. James Teri, Director Edward Honiwala, Deputy Director Offshore Ms. Charlyn Golu, and Chief Fisheries Officer Offshore Division Ms. Jan Oli Pitu. They joined other regional…
Gizo, the Western Provincial capital is dubbed one of the ‘top’ tourist destinations in Solomon Islands. However, its currently faced with a growing threat from poor management of solid wastes more especially plastics generated from homes and shops. Gizo town is located on an island is the main urban centre for the surrounding islands. Its…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) through its partnership program with FAO, the Sustainable Transformation of Domestic Agrifood Systems (STODAS) project, held its first provincial Agrifood System Multi-Stakeholder Consultative Forum for Western Province in Gizo this week. The two days forum was held on Monday 25th and concluded Tuesday 26th November 2024 with the…
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Netherlands accredited to Solomon Islands, Her Excellency Mrs. Ardi Stoios Braken had a productive courtesy call meeting with Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP in Honiara. Prime Minister Manele welcomed H.E Ardis and highlighted that her presence symbolizes the healthy relationship between Solomon Islands and Netherlands. The Prime Minister…
Routine maintenance, regravelling, and spot upgrading to make 21 km of the East Road in Malaita more climate resilient is approaching completion under the World Bank-funded Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project. The works are implemented by Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) and are carried out by the local contractor Trades Transformation Company Limited, with…
Biosecurity Solomon Islands (BSI) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has farewelled and thanked their out-going Director Francis Tsatsia last week, who has finally retired after a long and dedicated service as head of the department. The farewell reception was held on Friday 15th December. According to supervising BSI Director Jean Eroa, Francis…