New Western MPAs take oath

TWENTY SIX newly elected Western Provincial Assembly (MPAs) who secured their seats in the recent election took their oath in Gizo Western Province. The swearing in ceremony was held at the XL Chacha building on Monday morning at the provincial capital Gizo. The current Speaker of the Western Provincial Assembly (WPA), Adrian Gina and the…

Police charge and remand a 45-year-old male suspect for raping a 7-year-old girl in Central Province

Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Tulagi in Central Province charged and remanded a 45-year-old male suspect for the allegation of rape of a 7-year-old girl on 21 December 2022. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Central Province, Superintendent David Soakai said investigation into the rape incident has been completed and the accused…

USAID supports learning exchange between American and Solomon Islander farmers

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Strengthening Competitiveness, Agriculture, Livelihoods, and Environment – Natural Resource Management (SCALE-NRM) project is connecting local farmers with American farmers to learn from each other. Through the Farmer-to-Farmer program, SCALE-NRM, implemented by Winrock International, will bring American volunteers to Malaita province to help local communities learn about the…