Uncollected revenue task-force begins work in WP

Members of the Western Provincial Assembly (WPA) have welcomed the appointment of a new legal advisor to help spearhead the recovery of uncollected revenue owed to Western Province (WP). The announcement was made last week during the introduction of the Western Provincial Government’s (WPG) short-term budget, where Premier Billy Veo revealed the formation of a special subcommittee dedicated…

International day of disaster celebrated 

Solomon Islands marked this year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR), re-emphasizing the theme for 2025 of shifting national focus from disaster reaction to long-term resilience and prevention.  Delivering the official remarks on behalf of the Minister and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology, Deputy Secretary Corporate…

CBFM activities held at Small Malaita

LOCAL communities in Heruiesi in South Malaita recently took part in a series of activities under the Community-Based Fisheries Management (CBFM) program. This was aimed at strengthening sustainable use of marine resources in Malaita province. The event included; reef monitoring training and a review of the community’s management plan.  Participants were first introduced to reef monitoring techniques through on-land practice…

$3m worth of projects delivered to Marovo

The Marovo Constituency Office (MCO) has finally commenced the implementation of its 2024 CDF program, with project materials making headway to the constituency on the Charted MV Fair King for delivery to communities on Wednesday.  This support delivery was funded under the Marovo Constituency Office CDF allocation for 2024.   Project materials and equipment were delivered under…

SIART expands agricultural support across Makira

The SIART Project, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) and supported by the World Bank, continues to strengthen its agricultural programs across the Makira Province with a focus on empowering Agribusiness Producer Organizations (ABPOs) and rural farmers. During last week’s meeting with the PACRA Government of Makira Province, Mr. William Okekini, SIART Project Manager,…

Police ‘Zero Tolerance Operation’ to resume

Police in Honiara will resume its ‘Zero Tolerance Operation’ in the capital as of Thursday -31 July 2025 to ensure members of the public are safe during the weekends. The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Commissioner Moses Mangau announced this.  “We started this operation last weekend with great success. Twelve suspects have been arrested for different offenses, while…