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Tropic Group Builders (TGB) has switched on an innovative new computer numerical control (CNC) router today, the first of its kind in Solomon Islands. Supported by UKaid, this project aims to revolutionize the joinery and woodwork production sector in the region. CNC milling is computer-controlled cutting of wood, metal or plastic. Unlike manual milling, that […]

Lilisiana, Langalanga Lagoon, Malaita Province – November 20, 2024 The Lilisiana community is facing an urgent and heartbreaking reality as rising sea levels continue to claim their sacred burial grounds. Three rows of graves have already been lost, and now 22 more graves in the fourth row are at critical risk. This devastating loss is

November 19th, this week marks one year of the opening ceremony of the 2023 Pacific Games. Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Isikeli Tuwai Vave Jnr. commemorated the remarkable legacy of Sport City, emphasizing its role in uniting the community and fostering a spirit of collaboration among Solomon Islanders. “While our memories may fade over time,

In a moment of triumph, Ms. Florence Isihanua, the founder of Lemoniz Ltd. and her team emerged as the winner of the Our Telekom Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the 8th Business Excellence Awards (BEA), held over the weekend. The award recognizes exceptional entrepreneurial achievement, and this year, Ms. Isihanua’s Lemoniz Ltd. claimed the

The canned tuna industry (Soltuna) in the Solomon Islands, a vital sector for local employment and the national economy, is facing an uncertain future due to a surge in imported canned tuna from Asian countries. Over the past few years, cheaper imports have flooded the local market, threatening the survival of the only domestic producer,

November 20, 2024, Central Guadalcanal – The Literacy and Numeracy Training Program under the Tina River Hydropower Community Benefit Sharing Project (CBSP) has successfully graduated its first group of participants, marking a significant milestone in the initiative’s journey. Ten women from the communities of Valekocha in Bahomea and Pamphylia in Malango completed the six-week program,

Honiara, Solomon Islands – The Catholic Archdiocese of Honiara is hosting the 2024 Biennial Spiritual Retreat for priests from the three dioceses of Solomon Islands—Gizo, Auki, and Honiara. Held at the Holy Name of Mary Seminary (HNMS) in East Honiara, Guadalcanal, this year’s retreat carries the theme: “Sainthood, Sanctity, and What Makes Us Holy?” The

Residents near Mataniko Bridge in Honiara’s Chinatown are expressing relief that a Honiara community’s-led clean-up campaign is set for November 23rd and 24th. However, while they welcome the initiative, many are frustrated with the government’s failure to address the long-standing pollution issues along the Mataniko River. Local community leaders are voicing their disappointment, pointing out

The Member of Parliament for North Malaita, Hon. Daniel Waneoroa, has come under some fire after news surfaced that his office accepted gifts from China. The revelation has started a wave of both criticism and support within his constituency, drawing attention to the broader political implications of foreign relations and local governance. The gifts donated