New Forestry and Research Permanent Secretary Sworn-In
THE new Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Forestry and Research, Richardson Raomae was sworn-in by the Acting Governor General, Patterson John Oti at Government House today. Mr Raomae from Dairana Village in Central Kwara’ae, Malaita Province has a long…
Collapse Roads Takes Toll on North-West Guadalcanal Agricultural Community
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU IN a tragic turn of events, yesterday’s devastating floods wreaked havoc on critical road infrastructure connecting three key bridges in the North-West region of Guadalcanal province. The aftermath of this catastrophe has left local farmers in dire…
Feasibility Study on Auki Road Tarsealing Project Conclude
THE feasibility study on the Auki Road Network Tarsealing project was successfully concluded last week by six Chinese engineers in the Provincial capital. The weeklong study is being conducted in collaboration with local engineers from the Ministry of Infrastructure Development…
Public Urged to Take Precautions in Severe Weather
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU THE Solomon Islands Meteorological Services has issued an urgent warning to the general public in the country to take necessary safety measures as heavy rain, rough seas, thunderstorms, and strong winds continue to persist over most parts…
Ministry of Agriculture Receives I.T Equipment to Improve Biosecurity
THE Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus (PACER Plus) has supported Biosecurity Solomon Islands in the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock with the provision of IT equipment to support the implementation of ePhyto in Solomon Islands. The equipment which…