Maintaining a clean and healthy learning environment has been highlighted as a key priority at Aoani Extension Primary School in West Kwaio, Malaita Province. Thats according to the school’s Deputy Principal, Ben Oloisae when speaking about the importance of cleanliness at the school. Mr. Oloisae said that keeping the school environment clean is one of the most important…
The Simbo Tribe has once again reaffirmed its customary ownership of land within and around Honiara City through a series of traditional Guadalcanal ceremonies held over several years. Simbo Tribe spokesperson Lawrence Justine said the ceremonies were organised to publicly declare and preserve the tribe’s historical connection to the land while also addressing concerns about…
The Maoma Tribal Centre Association in the Anoano area of West Kwaio Constituency, Malaita Province, is strengthening its commitment to marine conservation as part of its broader effort to promote cultural tourism and protect local resources. In front of the Maoma Tribal Centre seaside area, the Association has established a conservation zone to prevent overfishing…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation prioritizes planning for Solomon Islands’ 50th Independence Anniversary in 2028, focusing on unity and national pride. THE Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has placed high priority on preparations for the country’s 50th Independence Anniversary in 2028. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele made the statement while updating the media on issues of national…
Solomon Islanders have been encouraged to invest in the agriculture sector and renewable energy to stop the ‘dependency syndrome’ and protect families from global external shocks. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele issued the statement on Sunday during a press conference organised to update the nation on recent international engagements, national developments, and Government priorities as the government…
The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) is closely monitoring the escalating tensions in the Middle East with grave concern. The conflict intensified following reports that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a senior Iranian cleric and former Supreme Leader of Iran, was killed along with other high-ranking officials after airstrikes allegedly carried out by Israel and the United States. In retaliation, Iran has reportedly launched attacks targeting…
PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has denied reports of an alleged new Cabinet line-up that circulated in the media last week. The reported list claimed that a new internal Cabinet arrangement had been quietly decided without any official announcement from the Prime Minister’s Office. According to the circulated list, Member of Parliament (MP) for Central Guadalcanal Peter Shanel Agovaka was named as…
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) and British High Commission, in partnership with the Government of Solomon Islands, convened a high-level consultation workshop on implementation of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). The workshop was held on 5 March in Honiara. Over 30 participants attended the event which brought together representatives from Government, regulatory and oversight…
The North Shore Mangroves group has commenced its phase 1 of its mangrove restoration project at Kwene Village in Ward 8, North Malaita. The project is funded by the Global Green-grants Fund from the United States. North Shore Mangroves is a community-based environmental group established in 2017 at Kwene Village. The group’s vision is to restore the…
Government through the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) has officially commenced the Regional Airport Asset Maintenance consultancy under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), financed by the World Bank. This initiative is being delivered by the joint venture between Gyros Corporation and Pacific Consultants Co Ltd, following the contract signing on…