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…
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…
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,…
Acting Governor General (GG) Patterson J Oti on Thursday received the Letter of Credence from His Excellency Dr Fahad Obaid Mohamed Altafagg Almarashda, accrediting him as the Non-Resident Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Solomon Islands. In formally welcoming Ambassador Almarashda, the Acting Governor General conveyed on behalf of His Majesty King Charles III,…
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…
CHINESE President Xi Jinping has announced the launch of five programs at the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum in Beijing. The forum, held on Tuesday 13 May and attended by 28 CELAC countries, six regional organizations and over 50 ministerial officials, was dubbed a success by Beijing. CELAC is the abbreviation for Community…
The Minister for Rural Development and Member of Parliament for North Malaita, Hon. Daniel S. Waneoroa, has officially announced his resignation from the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC), as part of his decision to support the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) and contribute to national political stability. In a formal statement issued on…
CHINESE President Xi Jinping is scheduled to pay a state visit to Russia from May 7 to 10 to attend celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War in Moscow, Beijing announced on Sunday. The visit, which comes amid growing global uncertainties, including rising trade protectionism and unilateralism, is widely…
Construction a of new Aviation Complex near Honiara International Airport is set to start once the proposed site layout and architectural detailed design drawings are approved by the World Bank. So far, the Contractor’s Environmental and Social Management Plan plus its proposed work program have been approved. The contract for the design and build of…