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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…

Gov4Res backs new community hall in Vella

HAVING a dedicated space to organise public meetings, awareness and talks has been a challenge for members of the Sirubai Voko Tribal Association in South Vella, Western Province over the past two decades. In the past meetings were often held under private homes, other meeting houses or even under the trees. This is because the…

RSIPF investigates traffic incidents involving G-plated vehicle

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the National Traffic Department in Honiara are investigating a traffic incident involving a G-plated vehicle and a bus along the Vura road, opposite the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) School on 22 December 2022. It is alleged that the G-plated vehicle was owned by the Ministry of Infrastructure Department and…

RSIPV Gizo returns to Honiara

RSIPV Gizo is back on station and fully operational following maintenance work in Australia. The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) welcomed RSIPV Gizo and its crew back to Honiara following maintenance in Australia with a small ceremony at Aola Base in Honiara on 21 December 2022. Australian High Commissioner Dr Lachlan Strahan said “the…

A SBD100 MILLION FACELIFT FOR US EMBASSY HONIARA PREMISES

THE United States of America (USA) is spending nearly SBD100 million in refurbishing its new Embassy premises in East Honiara, unconfirmed reports have said. Officials from Washington DC were in Honiara earlier this month to hold further discussions with the owner of Panatina Plaza, where the new US Embassy would be located. “Yes, the owner…

Police commends WP and CP for peaceful elections

THE Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has commended the people of Western and Choiseul provinces for their good behaviour during their provincial assembly elections. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Western Province, Chief Superintendent Mathias Lenialu said, “I would like to thank the people of Western Province and Choiseul Province for the great behaviour shown during…

Delay clarified

MHMS Permanent Secretary explains medical supplies, drugs distribution delays in parliament THE National Government through the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has given reasons for the delay in distributing medical drugs to rural health centres and hospitals in the provinces. MHMS Minister, Culwick Togamana, outlined two of the main reasons in parliament yesterday…

PM ACKNOWLEDGES DCGA MPS

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare acknowledged Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) for their political maturity and love for the country.  PM Sogavare highlighted this during the sine die motion he moved to allow MPs to speak on issues of their interest. The Prime Minister pointed out that the violence…

Counting gets underway for Choi, West

COUNTING of ballot papers for both Choiseul and Western Provincial election is now underway. The one day election was successfully held yesterday. For Western Province three counting centers are; Seghe, Noro and Gizo. Counting at Gizo already started around lunch time for Ranongah, Simbo, Vella and then Gizo Wards. A Police have already set up a…

USAID’s SCALE-NRM prepares potential grantees for the Forest and Development Fund grant

Following the December 1 awards ceremony for the first four Forest and Development Fund grants, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is preparing for more potential grantees. Through the Strengthening Competitiveness, Agriculture, Livelihoods, and Environment – Natural Resource Management (SCALE-NRM) project, the second set of Forest and Development Fund grants are under development. The SCALE-NRM project…