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by Ronald Toito’ona The Honiara Summit on Sustainable Fisheries officially concluded with a renewed commitment from Pacific leaders to achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14.4—ensuring the sustainability of fisheries resources. The three-day summit brought together government representatives, regional fisheries organizations, and international partners, all focused on addressing the challenges in…
by Ednal Palmer WEST Honiara Member of Parliament Namson Tran has been cleared of election bribery allegations filed through an election petition after last April’s national General Elections. Solomon Islands High Court Judge and Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer struck out the election petition case today on the basis that the…
by Ronald Toito’ona Solomon Islands is taking a major step toward sustainable fisheries development with its proposed Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project, aligning with the goals of the East New Britain Initiative (ENBi). Speaking at a Sustainable Fisheries Development Initiatives side event during the Honiara Summit this week, Lisa…
by Georgina Maka’a Minister of Communication and Aviation (MCA), Fredrick Kologeto, is finally addressing a report on alleged fraudulent spending by the head of the Telecommunications Commission of Solomon Islands (TCSI), Calvin Ziru. Kologeto had been sitting on the report for the past seven months since it was submitted to…
by Ben McKay of AAP Australia and other development partners are moving to cover gaps across the Pacific as the United States under Donald Trump retreats from foreign aid. Top of mind for Australia is gender equality and protecting reproductive rights, dealt a major blow through an early order from…
Up to four cyclones could form in the Pacific this week, led by Rae, lashing Fiji as a category-two storm. A series of low-pressure systems – from the Coral Sea in the west through to the waters south of the Cook Islands in the east – will bring disruptive weather…
by Charley Piringi None of the 69 workers of King Solomon Hotel will lose their job despite the official change of ownership from the Kennedy family to King Hotel and Resorts, today. The assurance was given during a handover ceremony held at the hotel, marking the official transfer of ownership…
Researchers have shown Honiara and Suva to have highly concerning levels of airborne pollution, exceeding UN guidelines. A new study undertaken by UNSW, and the first of its kind for the region, has found the Solomon Islands and Fiji capitals regularly have dangerously poor quality air. Over four years, researchers found…
by Georgina Maka’a Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele today confirmed Sir Jimmie Rodgers, who holds the position of Secretary to Prime Minister (SPM), has been reassigned on special duties. Dr Melchoir Mataki, currently the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination, is the new SPM. Manele, who…
Opposition leader Matthew Wale has expressed strong objections to the manner in which ADB and the government are managing the upgrade of the old Honiara international wharf. Originally agreed at SBD$240 million, the project cost has now skyrocketed to approximately SBD700 million, despite being seven years overdue with no construction…
