ANGRY customary landowners on San Jorge Island off the mainland of Isabel Province have provided new photographs which they say support their claims the operation there is not prospecting but actual mining activities. They said Far East Resources Company Ltd doe pros not hold a Mining Lease. It does have a prospecting licence granted on…
“MALAITA Province is an important focus of the China-Solomon Islands cooperation.” This statement was uttered by none other than the Chinese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Cai Weiming when he handed over livelihood items to communities in the Fataleka Constituency in Malaita Province. The donated items, which included one generator, two sewing machines, 49 radios, 40…
The Bethesda Disability and Support Centre in Guadalcanal has received essential equipment and furniture from Australia enabling them to deliver inclusive training for its students. Items handed over includes a generator (plus drum fuel), ICT equipment, and furniture which will ensure a comfortable learning environment and enable students to continue their studies during power outages.…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Learning and Development Department (LDD) officer, along with New Zealand Police officers attached to the Solomon Island Policing Support Programme (SIPSP), recently travelled to Auki to deliver Mindset and Crime Prevention training to officers in Malaita province. Auki-based Provincial Training Officer (PTO), Sergeant (Sgt) Simon Tofuola, co-delivered the…
The construction of a new Aviation Complex Building at Honiara International Airport is set to commence soon, marking a significant milestone in enhancing aviation infrastructure in the Solomon Islands. These works, financed by the World Bank under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), is managed by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation…
The Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has commended scientists and government employees who participated in the National Geographic Pristine Seas-led expedition. The expedition resulted in the discovery of the world’s largest coral at the Three Sisters Islands in Makira-Ulawa Province. According to the Pristine Seas scientists, after discovering the coral, they sent its measurements to…
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…