Solomon Islands and San Marino formalized diplomatic relations in New York on Friday, 4th April 2025. The deal to establish diplomatic relations was signed by Her Excellency Mrs. Jane Waetara, Permanent Representative of Solomon Islands to the United Nations, and His Excellency Damiano Beleffi, Permanent Representative of San Marino to the United Nations. The Agreement…
The illegal mining operation taking place along the Mbalasuna River had been strongly condemned by the Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale describing them as blatant criminal acts that violate the environment and livelihoods of local communities. While acknowledging the efforts of the ECD Director and MMRE Chief Inspector, Hon. Wale questioned the apparent inaction…
One of the pressing challenges that affects road safety and development is the encroachment of private property onto designated road reserve zones. Because of this the Ministry of Infrastructure Development’s (MID) Transport Management Service Division (TIMSD) is appealing to all property owners and community members in Honiara and provincial centres alike to assist in addressing…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), in collaboration with the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), successfully hosted a three-day Animal Biosecurity Prioritisation Workshop from 31 March to 2 April at the King Solomon Hotel in Honiara.The workshop brought together 22 key participants from across the livestock and biosecurity sector to assess,…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) on Monday officially handed over a Toyota Land Cruiser Double Cabin for Kiluúfi Hospital to the Malaita Province Health Director Dr David Danitofea. Health Minister Dr Paul Bosawai together with Permanent Secretary Mrs. Pauline McNeil and Deputy Secretary Corporate Services Mr. Layten Jacob official handed over the…
Dr. Erick Katovai, Pro Vice Chancellor-Academic of the Solomon Islands National University (SINU), has shared his perspective on the transformative role of research during the Family Farming, Lifestyle, and Health (FALAH) research seminar last week. The insightful event was held at the Department of Fisheries Studies Hall, SINU Ranadi Campus, in East Honiara. In his…
A Solomon Islands academic has underscored the critical role of collaboration in advancing research. Dr. Mary Tahi made this point during her presentation at the Family Farming, Lifestyle, and Health (FALAH) seminar held at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Department of Fisheries Studies Hall at Ranadi Campus yesterday. Dr. Tahi shared her experience of…
A MAN has pleaded guilty to indecently touching his 11 year-old step-daughter but denied raping her when he appeared in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court on Friday. The 33-year-old man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the alleged victim, is facing one count of rape and one count of indecent act. Principal Magistrate…
VEGETABLE farmers in Northwest Guadalcanal are concerned with the increasing presence of the invasive pest ‘Fall armyworm’ which continues to attack vegetables and other green crops. Fall armyworm scientifically known as Spodoptera frugiperda is an insect pest, according to reports from Food and Agriculture organization of the United Nation (FAO) and International Plant Control Convention…
CHINA and the European Union (EU) have held in-depth discussions on trade and investment matters and agreed to establish regular ministerial-level communications and enhance exchanges on major China-Europe economic and trade issues ahead of the United States announcement of a sweeping ‘reciprocal’ tariff policy. The discussions held between China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and visiting…