THE trial of Malaita Provincial Assembly Member for West Baegu-Fataleka Ward and former Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani and his political adviser Celsius Talifilu will proceed on Thursday. Initially, the trial was scheduled to take place this week in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court but was delayed due to their lawyer’s conflicting High Court trial. However, it…
The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, says the unfolding scandal involving the SI Group and Minister Vokia is precisely the kind of scenario the Opposition warned about during the recent debate on the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Bill. Hon. Wale stated that the Opposition had opposed the Bill’s passage, raising serious concerns over its…
A total of 62 private companies under the Solomon Islands Government Preferred Supplier Arrangement (PSA) have signed up with the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD). The suppliers have completed the qualification process and recently signed legally binding agreements. The PSA qualifies these companies to supply materials, equipment, goods and services to the national government through…
The Southeast Vella (SEV)Community Policing Committee (CPC) in Western Province was recently boosted with a new set of uniforms.This has lifted the morale and visibility of its community-based officers in their ongoing efforts to maintain law and order across the constituency.The official handover of the uniforms took place last month, with members of the committee…
The construction of the new Rescue Fire Service Station at Honiara International Airport is progressing well. Supported by the World Bank through the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), the contract is being implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) with China Railway Construction Engineering Group contracted to undertake the work.…
The Acting British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Ms. Emma Davis, officially welcomed the new BBC Media Action Project Coordinator, Mr. Sina Adrian, during a courtesy visit to the British High Commission (BHC) office in Honiara on Tuesday. During the meeting, Ms. Davis highlighted several key UK-funded projects currently underway in Solomon Islands, the wider…
Central Province celebrated its 44th Second Appointed Day at its Provincial Capital Tulagi with a message of unity and resilience. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele attended the celebrations, congratulating Premier Hon. Kenneth Sagupari and the Government for Change and Rural Transformation (GCRT) on their election and policies. The anniversary theme, “Reinforcing Greater Commitment to Resilience…
The Kiwa Initiative launched its EMPOWER project with support from Australia and other donors in Solomon Islands on 24 June. The Kiwa EMPOWER project will restore ecosystems and improve the health of waterways to increase climate resilience in two remote communities: Sikaiana in Malaita Province and Nifiloli in Temotu Province. In Solomon Islands, the EMPOWER…
NINE medical staff at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) have left the country on Wednesday for a three months specialist training in China. The group comprises of 4 doctors, 2 laboratory technician and 3 nurses from the National Referral Hospital (NRH). They will undergo an extensive 3-month training course as part of the Medical Cooperation…
New York – The Solomon Islands has urged the international community to strengthen global and regional cooperation on the management of conventional ammunition, highlighting the urgent challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in dealing with unexploded ordnance (UXO) and securing ammunition stockpiles. Speaking at the Preparatory Meeting of States on the Global Framework…