By Shoreyann Ragoso The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has received two new NAID patrol boats donated by the Australian Government, strengthening the country’s maritime policing capability. RSIPF Acting Commissioner Mr James Aitorea, thanked Australia and the Australian Federal…
Solomon Islands has taken an important step toward strengthening national marine management with the successful completion of a two‑day validation workshop for the Marine Managed Area/Marine Protected Area (MMA/MPA) Management Effectiveness Assessment Guide. Held on 13–14 August 2026 at the…
The North West Choiseul Constituency (NWCC) has formally acknowledged the Government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for a significant $100,000 livelihood support package aimed at strengthening essential community services across the constituency. Constituency Development Officer Gabby Taniveke confirmed…
“We wanted everyone to speak freely and be heard,” says GRML’s Benjamin Afuga BY JOY OFASIA Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML), in partnership with the Gold Ridge Community and Landowners Association (GRCLA) and other key stakeholders, recently completed a month-long…
“We’re building more than a mine – we’re building a legacy,” says Chairman Naezon BY JOY OFASIA Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) in Central Guadalcanal is on a promising path toward becoming a world-class, environmentally responsible gold mine, according to…
THE management of Gold Ridge Mining Limited [GRML] acknowledges the serious concerns raised by members of the public. The concerns arised after a viral video on social media about the dam construction at Pit One within the company’s mining lease…
BY JOHN CHRISMA (SUNDAY ISLES FREELANCER) A quiet but intense gold rush is taking place on the banks of the Mamasa River in the center of Central Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. Amid the lush greenery and soft sound of…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU THE pavement overlay and reconstruction work on the existing surface of the Munda international airport runway on New Georgia Island, Western Province is making positive progress, according to China Harbour Engineering Company’s Environmental Supervisor, Arnold Clive. In…
THE Gold Ridge Community and Landowners Council [GRCLC] Ltd is currently conducting meetings to the 16 landowning tribes of the Gold Ridge Mine in Central Guadalcanal. According to the Chairman of the GRCLC, Dick Douglas the series of meetings in…
With the support and commitment of all stakeholders involved, the Gold Ridge Mine has been reopened on Tuesday, December 29th. Under the management of Wanguo International Mining Group Limited, the Gold Ridge Mine is being successfully developed and in production.…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) together with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations in Honiara in collaboration with its partners and stakeholders are celebrating the World Food Day starting Wednesday 19th to Friday 21st October…
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU AS far as the PG2023 is concerned the Solo Enviro beautification has been carrying out some beautification works in preparation. In 2020, the Non –profit Organisation (NGO) were asked to respond to a tender for a landscaping…