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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Strengthening Competitiveness Agriculture and Livelihoods (SCALE) has approved and award grants to six more local organisations and small-scale farmer groups in Malaita. SCALE-Natural Resource Management, a component under the wider SCALE program, initiated the Forest and Development Fund (FDF) as one of its activities under which, grants are…
By Georgina Maka’a Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer is expected to make a ruling as early as next week on the Government’s bid to strike out the case challenging its decision to defer the national elections. Lawyers representing the Government, including Australian Timothy Mathews (Kings Counsel), today made submissions in the High Court…
CHINA’S first ambassador to the Solomon Islands is heading home after completing his three-year tenure in the country. Beijing dispatched Li Ming to Honiara after Solomon Islands controversially switched diplomatic ties from Taiwan to China in September 2019. Ming’s replacement is yet to be announced. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, who…
Upgrades to the 2,100-meter-long runway at Munda International Airport in Western Province was completed on Friday 25th of August 2023. The upgrades were implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) under the Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP) that is supported by the World Bank. “The works will…
By Georgina Maka’a AS Japan begun its gradual release of treated nuclear waste-water into the Pacific Ocean, Solomons Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare reiterated his government’s strong stance against the decision. Arriving back from the 22nd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) leaders meeting in Vanuatu on Monday, Sogavare said the MSG leadership condemned the action of…
THE Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project in Malaita has achieved another significant milestone to progress its business case with a Project Focus Week being held in Honiara this week. The emphasis will be on extensive consultation and engagement of stakeholders from SIG government ministries, development partners, advisors, and industry…
by Gina Maka’a An asthmatic patient died at the Emergency Ward of the National Referral Hospital last week due to the worsening shortage of drug that is currently experienced at the National Referral Hospital. Despite assurances from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, the crisis of drug shortage at…
The People’s Republic of China’s naval hospital ship, Peace Ark, has arrived at the Honiara International Ports Terminal for an 8-day visit, offering free medical services to the public. The vessel has opened its doors to the people of Honiara, providing outpatient medical checkups and a range of medical services…
By CLEO PASKAL* PM Sogavare avoided meeting a US Congressional Delegation that was visiting the country. Not a single government minister met the two Members of Congress during their time in thecapital, Honiara. No more pretending. Now we know. The Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Manasseh Sogavare, backed by the…
Approximately 30 officials from law enforcement entities, integrity institutions and anti-corruption agencies in Solomon Islands are converging this week at the Investigative Training, held from 21 to 25 August in Honiara. The primary objective of the investigative training is to strengthen the skills and knowledge in conducting efficient and effective…
