The Government of the Solomon Islands has expressed deep appreciation to Japan for 15 years of collaboration in managing and sustaining the country’s sea cucumber fisheries. This milestone was commemorated during the closing of the 15th Joint Committee Meeting and an evening celebration hosted by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) and the…
NEARLY four years after he killed five people on the night of the Independence Day 7th July 2021 at Tenaru Bridge in Central Guadalcanal, Inmate Benson Daniel was able to reconcile with a victims’ family at Tetere Correctional Centre over the weekend. The reconciliation ceremony was made possible by the Prison Fellowship Solomon Islands (PFSI).…
THE British government has expressed its readiness to provide technical assistance to Solomon Islands Government for the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant in West Kwaio, Malaita Province. The Bina Harbour project is expected to create employment opportunities in Malaita and generate much-needed revenue for the country. The new British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and…
THE European Union (EU) is exploring ways to enhance trade and business links with the Pacific, the EU Ambassador to the Pacific Barbara Plinkert says. “On economic cooperation, we are exploring ways to further enhance trade and business links with the Pacific Island Countries, notably through the economic partnership agreement with the EU. “We believe…
TRIAL of four former Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) workers charged in connection to the $10 million scandal that occurred in the ministry from 2012 to 2013 has been deferred to start on March 10. The accused, which include the former financial controller Stephen Dalipanda, former Senior Accountant Randy Hatigeva, former Procurement Officer…
THE British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands (SI) and Nauru has defended the United Kingdom [UK’s] bilateral assistance to Solomon Islands, stating that whilst its direct funding is limited, the UK contributes significantly through multilateral channels. Paul Turner’s remarks come in response to concerns that British government investments in Solomon Islands have been primarily focused…
LEADER of Opposition Matthew Wale has lashed out at the government following reports of lack of commitment in supporting our law enforcement agencies. MP Wale made this statement in response to a media report that quoted the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Andrew Kelesi that his office does not have the finance to run trials.…
THE Pamahima tribal community, the National and Makira-Ulawa Provincial Government (MUPG), Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO’s) Integrated Forest Management Project (IFMP), Ecological Solution Foundation (ESF) and partners convened on February 27 to celebrate the launch and the declaration of the Pamahima Tribal Forest Protected Area (PTFPA) in Arohane Village in Central Makira. This is the…
THE hair-splitting task in separating mining activities from environmental issues is due to start in Honiara today as part of the consultation process on the Government’s proposed Environment Bill 2023. The meeting gets underway at the Heritage Park Hotel this morning. The Environment Bill 2023 is one of four pieces of proposed legislations expected to…
THE Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) is rolling out a Nutritional Advice & Incentivisation Program for RSIPF officers. This new initiative, which commenced in February, was put together by the RAPPP’s Health, Wellbeing and Community Engagement Team (HWCE) and the RSIPF Gym to promote healthy…