No written DOCA agreement apparent in secret deal on prime LSL, RIPEL land, SI taxpayers question why should they pay the multi-million-dollar debt incurred by Vlymen THERE appears to be no written commitment by the Government in its secret deal to snatch prime land jointly owned by Levers Solomon Ltd (LSL) and Russell Islands Plantation…
THE Japanese Embassy in Honiara has signed two project contracts on Monday – one with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the other with the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM). The project contract with the RSIPF is for the procurement of second-hand fire trucks for the RSIPF in Guadalcanal Province, Malaita Province and…
SAN JORGE Landowners on Isabel are demanding an urgent investigation into the activities of Far East Resources Company Ltd, claiming the company is not complying with the conditions of its prospecting licence. “Its prospecting licence should be revoked or at least put on hold on the grounds of non-compliance,” Chief Edward of Vulavu village told…
THE Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) has praised the Malaita I Tolo Guardianship Trust (MITIGT) for its ongoing support towards educational initiatives across the province. MITIGT’s assistance to the Malaita Youth Council (YC) has been crucial in the design of a new youth hub aimed at enhancing digital learning opportunities for students and other youth in…
Constituents of Maringe-Kokota Constituency (MKC) in Isabel Province were privileged to learn about the legal provisions of the Constituency Development Funds (CDF) Act 2023. This was after officers from the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) in collaboration with the MKC office successfully conducted a week-long awareness on the CDF Act 2023 for communities including chiefs,…
Gizo-Kolombangara Constituency (GKC) office is commencing work in alliance with community-based committees to develop practicable work plans and programs aimed at fostering inclusive development and tangible results for the communities. This followed the recent launch of the constituency’s policy statement 2024-2028. GKC officers led by Constituency Development Officer (CDO) Alphonse Wale are moving swiftly to…
Planning and Biosecurity Officers at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) have recently undergone a workshop focused on China’s customs regulations, biosecurity protocols and import inspection processes at Shanghai Customs University. Three senior MAL officials attended the workshop from 23rd October to 05th November 2024. The training focused on the procedures for exporting agricultural…
The National Crime Prevention Department (NCPD) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF), with the assistance of New Zealand Police (NZP) officers attached to the Solomon Island Policing Support Program (SIPSP), delivered the ‘5-Step Mind Set’ Training program at Seghe and Gizo in Western Province (WP) recently. The training focused on the National Crime…
SUCCESS in life can only be achieved through dedication and commitment. That’s the message highlighted by the Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Wagina Ward in South Choiseul Tongoua Tabe during the Wagina Community High School (CHS) annual graduation ceremony on Monday 11 November. A total of 33 Forms 3 and 5 students graduated…
THE Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands has created history as the first top diplomat to spend a weekend on Wagina in South Choiseul. Ambassador Yoshiaki Miwa was invited by the Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Wagina (Ward 1), Tongaua Tabe to witness the handing over of Nikumaroro Community Hall “Te Maneaba” more than…