The SIART Project, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) and supported by the World Bank, continues to strengthen its agricultural programs across the Makira Province with a focus on empowering Agribusiness Producer Organizations (ABPOs) and rural farmers. During last week’s meeting with the PACRA Government of Makira Province, Mr. William Okekini, SIART Project Manager,…
Fijian Prime Minister (PM) Sitiveni Rabuka on Tuesday visited the Matanikau Memorial Site and the U.S. Memorial Site in Central Honiara to pay tribute and honour soldiers who fought and died during second World War II. He first visited the Matanikau Memorial Site and paid tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Second World War. PM Rabuka in…
The 4th China Medical Team (CMT) in Solomon Islands recently achieved a historic breakthrough in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. At the China-aided Comprehensive Medical Center (CMC), Dr. Wei Bo and nurse Xiong Guobao, together with Dr. Brendon Talota, Internal Medicine Registrar Cardiac Interventionalist Trainee at the National Referral Hospital (NRH), successfully performed a percutaneous…
There is a need to be united when dealing with issues and challenges affecting the region given the fluid geo-strategic environment in the region. This was highlighted by the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretary General, Baron Divavesi Waqa, at the opening of the PIF meeting on Monday night at the National Stadium. He said, the Pacific is stronger…
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretary General, Baron Divavesi Waqa, at the opening of the PIF meeting on Monday evening at the National Stadium, acknowledged PIF meeting, stating that the decisions before the leaders this week may have lasting implications on the region. “The decisions before our Leaders this week, as framed through our 2050…
Outgoing Chair and Prime Minister of Tonga, Hon Dr Aisake Valu Eke, delivered his final remarks at the opening ceremony of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM54) in Honiara, urging regional leaders to act decisively for a resilient and integrated Blue Pacific. Addressing Forum leaders, regional delegates, and youth representatives, the Tongan Prime Minister…
The South Choiseul Constituency (SCC) Office has acknowledged the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for its financial assistance of SBD $50,000.00 towards the seaweed farmers in that region following damages to their farms. Member of Parliament (MP) for South Choiseul Constituency Tozen Leokana in a statement said; “on behalf of the affected seaweed farmers of Wagina…
IOS Partners has conducted a second visit to Solomon Islands to provide technical assistance to Solomon Airlines. The Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) has welcomed the visit as part of government’s supports to ongoing efforts to strengthen the airline’s operational performance, financial sustainability, and strategic planning capabilities, with support from the World Bank under the Second…
Cocoa farmers from Kolotubi and Kolomola in Isabel have successfully completed a training focusing on grafting cocoa plants. The training was conducted by a Research Officer from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL). After the training they proudly demonstrated and showcased their newly grafted cocoa plants. The visit, fully funded by Varivao, provided hands-on…
Acting Customs Comptroller John Lagi has revoked the suspension of sufferance wharves, effective immediately. The suspension was first imposed on 21 August 2025 under the direction of then Minister of Finance and Treasury, Harry Kuma, restricting the unloading of imported goods at sufferance wharves. However, it did not apply to the loading of round logs…