ONE of the Western Province’s most iconic hospitality landmarks, Gizo Hotel, is set to undergo a major facelift in the coming months. The long-anticipated renovation will breathe new life into the aging facility, aiming to improve accommodation standards and enhance the overall guest experience for both domestic and international visitors. The refurbishment will include upgrades…
A MAN arrested for allegedly robbing the Pagoda pub at Henderson, Guadalcanal province has been released on a cash bail of $500. Peter Foukona is facing one count of robbery. After his arrest, Foukona was brought to the Honiara Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, where a bail application was made on his behalf. The court granted…
A team of 30 survey enumerators are carrying out a transformative program baseline survey at targeted schools that will benefit from the Professional Development Program (PDP). The Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) is implementing the survey. The System Transformation Program is a joint partnership between UNICEF and the Global Partnership for Education…
In the growing trading relationship between Solomon Islands and the UK, there is now a first all-female-led business collaboration to grow out of the UK-Pacific Economic Partnership Agreement, which is leading the way for cocoa farmers in the Pacific and championing their resilience and skills. That transpired through UK ethical chocolate maker Cocoa Sisters bringing…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has successfully convened its Industry Working Group Roundtable Discussion, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to support private sector development across the country. The meeting brought together all seven industry working groups (IWGs) under SICCI’s umbrella aimed at fostering collaboration and identifying solutions to…
A solemn traditional peace ceremony was held on Wednesday, 21st May at Bulelavata, near Beulah Provincial High School in Roviana Lagoon, Western Province, by the family of Richard Sangula—one of the five men accused in the murder of 24-year-old Stephanus Wainamo. Wainamo, from Napuamarawa village in Bwagarei, South Star Harbour, Makira Ulawa province, was allegedly…
SOLOMON Islands Foreign Minister Peter Shanel Agovaka will join counterparts and representatives from other Pacific Islands Countries (PICs) with diplomatic relations with China for the third China-PICs Foreign Ministers Meeting in China this week. The two-day meeting, to be held on Wednesday 28 May and Thursday 29 May in Xiamen City, Fujian Province. It will…
THREE of the 28 petition cases of National General Elections (NGE) in April 2024 are remaining in the High Court. This comes after the one year deadline of the petition case under the Electoral Act 2018 ends on 31st May. The cases still pending involve Member of Parliament (MP) for Ngella, Choylin Yim Douglas, Member…
THE failure by the Parliament’s air-conditioning system to produce a right cool condition inside the chamber has been raised in parliament on, Thursday 22nd May.Parliament is currently debating the ‘Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Bill 2024’ .The poor air-condition issue was first brought to the Speaker’s attention several weeks ago when Parliament resumed its seating.This week…
The 4th China Medical Team (CMT) successfully organized a special free clinic in Gilbert Camp Community of Honiara, in collaboration with China Police Liaison Team and Solomon Islands Chinese Women’s Association on Saturday. This event not only provided local residents with professional and efficient medical services, but also raised awareness about safety and protection, and…