BY JOY OFASIA DR. Transform Aqorau, Vice Chancellor of Solomon Islands National University, highlighted the need to economically protect the Solomon Islands and other Pacific Islands’ coconut industries during the Coconut Pest Conference 2024. The four-day Coconut Pest Conference is…
Prioritizes $5 million funding to support local cocoa farmers and buyers to rejuvenate the industry The new Honourable Minister for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Franklyn Derek Wasi says he is pushing for the availability of more funds…
BY CHRIS ALEX THE Tulagi Public Toilet Facility was officially opened on Wednesday, 26th, in a brief but significant ceremony. The event saw the attendance of the Premier for Central Province, the Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Tulagi and Minister…
BY JOY OFASIA THE Solomon Islands Maritime Authority has announced plans to modernize the Solomon Islands National University Maritime College facilities in an effort to improve the training and education given to maritime students. The Solomon Islands National University (SINU)…
BY JOY OFASIA SAFETY is the most important and paramount obligation of every seafarer, said Captain Diana Hill Su’ulisau, speaking on behalf of the seafarers in the Solomon Islands maritime industry. Captain Hill has spoken out at the Day of…
THE new Western Extension of the Honiara’s Central Market will be completed next month, creating undercover space for 100 vendors. Local workers have been busy installing the large roof and are now finishing the concrete bench tables and other works…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU CHIEF Engineer Gabriel Hikuhanimae of the Maritime College of Solomon Islands National University has expressed gratitude to partners for hosting the 2024 International Seafarers Day yesterday at the SINU Marine School in East Honiara. The theme for…
AZARINNAH Zolela Stevens, a 20-year-old student from Vella La Vella in Western province, has been chosen to represent the Solomon Islands Climate Action Network (SICAN) as Miss SICAN in 2024. Stevens is a 7th form USP foundation science student at…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU MEMBER of Parliament for West New Georgia and Vona Vona constituency, Hon. George Temahua, has called on the Government for National Unity and Transformation to step in and resolve the continuous issue of inadequate water supply in…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU THE West New Georgia-Vona Vona Constituency Member of Parliament, Hon. George Temahua, has emphasized the potential of seaweed cultivation, especially for his constituents in the Western province. During the recent sine die motion in Parliament, Hon. George…
BY CHRIS ALEX THE Pamahima Landowners Association has received a three-ton truck donation from Hon. Nestor Giro, the Member of Parliament for Central Makira Constituency. The official donation of the vehicle is seen as a major step towards enhancing conservation…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU AUSTRALIA’S SBD1.5 million off-grid renewable energy agreement with Superfly Limited under the Australia-Solomon Islands’ renewable energy partnership will save Good Samaritan Hospital $1.8 million in fuel costs compared to $3 million. The Good Samaritan Hospital in North…