Nutrition program for RSIPF rolled out

THE Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) is rolling out a Nutritional Advice & Incentivisation Program for RSIPF officers. This new initiative, which commenced in February, was put together by the RAPPP’s Health, Wellbeing and Community Engagement Team (HWCE) and the RSIPF Gym to promote healthy…

Central Guadalcanal constituents praise MP Agovaka

CENTRAL Guadalcanal constituents have acknowledged their Member of Parliament, Peter Shanel Agovaka for his continued support for the constituency. Chairman of Guadalcanal Constituency Committee, Michael Kelly made the acknowledgment during the official handover of housing project materials for three designated zones within the constituency last week.  Mr Kelly said the constituency under the leadership of…

MFMR, OFCF joint meeting 

Officials from the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) and Japan’s Overseas Fishery Cooperation Foundation (OFCF) have commenced their annual two-day meeting in Honiara, marking the final discussions of the long-running Sea Cucumber Resource Management Project. In his opening remarks, Fisheries Minister Hon. Nestor Giro expressed deep gratitude to the government and people of…

WASH project to start in Central Province

The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) in partnership with Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and UNICEF are taking a significant step in the implementation of the Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) project in Central Province. In a way forward to progress the construction of WASH project a team from…

Revocation intention to issue a prospecting license over Koloula clarified

The Ministry of Mines, Energy, and Rural Electrification (MMERE) wishes to address public concerns regarding Hon. Minister Bradley Tovosia’s recent decision to revoke the intention to issue a prospecting license to Ni Hao Investment (SI) Ltd over Koloula.  After careful consideration and consultation with relevant stakeholders, the intention was decided to be revoked. The Ministry…