Operation Festive Shield underway in Malaita

The Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) in partnership with the Auki-based Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the Malaita Law Enforcement Unit are currently implementing Operation Festive Shield. This is to maintain peace, safety, and order throughout Malaita during the festive season, a statement issued by the MPG said. The operation will be extended into…

43 young professionals empowered in agriculture sector

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) through the World Bank Funded Solomon Islands Agriculture Rural Transformation (SIART) Project is empowering young professionals with practical exposure in the agricultural sector. By empowering and training Young Professionals and other stakeholders, the project aims to build a stronger, more resilient, and sustainable agricultural sector in the Solomon…

New road signage for Noro

Noro Town in Western Province has taken on a fresh, modern look following the installation of new, high-quality road and traffic signboards along the newly sealed township road. The signboards, installed early this month by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), are part of the ongoing Noro Township Road Improvement Project and are being hailed…

Landowners to learn mining pros and cons through new toolkit

Landowners who invite mining companies to prospect and extract minerals such as gold, bauxite, nickel and platinum will now have the opportunity to better understand the extractive industry through a newly developed mining toolkit. The initiative is led by the Development Services Exchange (DSE) in partnership with the International Centre for Advocates Against Discrimination (ICAAD),…

BNBM Solomons supports Lunga CHS

BNBM Solomons last week marked the completion of its final school donation program for the year with a significant contribution to Lungga Community High School, East of Honiara. In a handover ceremony held on Friday morning, the company donated $31,000 worth of building materials to support the improvement of the school’s learning facilities. Representatives from…

Malaita acknowledges $380,000 donation, strengthened partnership with China

The Malaita Provincial Government has formally expressed its profound gratitude to the People’s Republic of China for a generous $380,000.00 donation supporting the Ward Sustainable Development Program. The contribution, facilitated by the Chinese Embassy in Solomon Islands, marks another milestone in the growing partnership between Malaita Province and China. Speaking on behalf of the provincial…