A GROUP known as the “Friends of No. 9’ recently supported the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara by donating equipment to support the medical officers. The generous support was initiated by Robert Goh, Eddy Leung, and their families. With the support the NRH staff will soon enjoy a refreshed workspace, complete with new office…
Member of Parliament (MP) for North East Guadalcanal, Jaimie Lency Vokia is a free man. The High Court declared MP Vokia “the duly elected MP for North East Guadalcanal Constituency. He was exonerated of all charges relating to his election in the joint elections on 17 April last year. Judge Augustine Aulanga dismissed all counts…
MEMBER of Parliament (MP) for North West Guadalcanal has urged his constituents to set aside political differences and collaborate for the advancement of the region. This appeal follows the High Court’s recent dismissal of an election petition filed against him by former MP Bodo Dettke. “It’s time to work together and forget the past,” Sade…
PRIME Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has called for stronger international collaboration and adequate implementation mechanisms, including finance and technology, to support the efforts of small island developing states. PM Manele made the call when he participated as one of the two plenary discussants on the effectiveness of government strategies for preparedness and response to environmental…
WESTERN provincial government and Gizo Town Council have been called to address the waste problems at Gizo market. Markets vendors and residents are calling for improved waste management solutions to maintain cleanliness and hygiene. They urged the local authorities to take immediate action, including increasing waste collection, providing more bins, and enforcing proper disposal measures.…
A day’s training to equip parliamentary officials in Solomon Islands on effective media relations was held this week. The objective was to equip parliamentary officers with strategies for effective media relations, enabling them to communicate clearly and accurately with the media on the activities of parliament. The focused workshop would also help parliament officials sharpen…
Piggery farmers in Malaita Province are complaining of the high costs of pig’s feeds in Auki. This came after a 40-kilogram bag of mill-run feed costs $200, while a 20-kilogram bag of copra meal costs $100. Franklyn Tiko, a local piggery farmer at Gelabu village in West Kwara’ae constituency, said the high cost of pig…
THE West Kwara’ae Constituency Office has assisted students attending 16 secondary schools and Rural Training Centres (RTC) with part of their tuition last week. This initiative is part of the constituency’s commitment not only to support parents and students but also to invest in school development activities. A parent from Laugwata Community High School, Severino…
The iconic Gizo seafront in Western province is rapidly eroding as rising tides continue to eat away the shoreline, causing increasing concerns for local residents and businesses.Coastal erosion has become more visible in recent months, with king tides flooding parts of the waterfront and damaging structures along the shoreline.Gizo community members said the situation is…
The “Helpem Smolwan Skul Gud” project aims to enhance literacy among primary school children in Western Province, providing a foundation for future literacy initiatives. Through reading clubs, the distribution of quality educational materials, and active engagement with parents and the community to support children’s reading activities, the project is empowering schools in Gizo and surrounding…