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by Ednal Palmer Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and his delegation arrived from China this afternoon and wasted no time in recounting the achievements emanated from the state visit. Visiting China for the first time as a Prime Minister, Manele said he secured a grant funding exceeding $100 million to finance…
by Lamantha Lano The 17 member countries of the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) were called on to see the critical need for sustainable fisheries management, Solomon Islands Deputy Prime Minister Bradley Tovosia says. Speaking yesterday at the opening of the 23rd Annual Ministerial Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) and the 5th…
Majuro, Marshall Islands – The Solomon Islands is facing a crisis of gender-based violence, ranking among the highest in the Pacific region for violence against women, Permanent Secretary for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Cedrik Alependava says. The issue, he said, exacerbated by the rise of cybercrime, has led…
By Ednal Palmer A large number of candidates contesting this year’s Joint Elections could face hefty fines after Monday next week. This is for failing to submit campaign expense reports in compliance with the Electoral Act and Provincial Assemblies and Honiara City Council Electoral regulations 2024. From recent updates, less…
By Leslie Sanga/Malaita News stringer There is not much to show on the ground at the moment, but that does not hinder a passionate farmer in Central Kwara’ae from establishing a farming center that has already attracted agriculture researchers to the mountainous village of Gwaunafiu in Malaita Province. Passionate 68-year-old…
Kitano Construction will oversee the SBD$120 million refurbishment Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita Province – a SBD$120 million project funded by the Japanese Government. Health and Medical Services minister Dr Paul Popora Bosawai signed an agreement with Kitano Construction in Japan last week in Tokyo to seal the engagement. The project…
by Lamantha Lano The Ministry of Health and Medical Services says only seven of the 38 specialist doctors it contracted have had their contracts expired at the end of June this year. The other 31 are still working as normal. The ministry clarified this following reports that contracts of 77%…
Tulagi’s main market officially reopened following Australian-funded refurbishments, revitalising the Central Province capital with a more functional, accessible and climate resilient market. The market refurbishment was officially handed over by the Minister of Infrastructure Development, Manasseh Maelanga, the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Franklyn Derek Wasi, and the Premier for…
Australia will be delivering a new qualification in Honiara: Certificate III in Individual Support (aging). Starting in July this year, the first cohort of students will begin this Australian-standard training in aged care, to graduate with the full qualifications required to work in the Australian aged care sector. The 24…
Hard work and determination can get you places in life, ask Robert Anita a Solomon Islands workerwho has achieved commendations and achievements since going to work in Australia.Anita recently gave a motivational talk to candidates attending a fitness and interview session forthe Work Ready Pool of the Labour Mobility Unit.Since…
