Dr. Shane Tutua, a co-owner of SolAgro, is visiting Japan this week, showcasing Solomon Islands ngali nut products at an international food expo, FoodEx 2025, in Tokyo, Japan. FoodEx is an international Food & Beverage business platform representing Asia and the Pacific. Over the past half-century, FoodEx has facilitated business creation through the unparalleled matching […]

The Guadalcanal Provincial Planning Development Committee (GPPDC) concluded its important three-day meeting last Friday at the GPHQ. This meeting was held  in preparation for the Provincial Assembly meeting next week. The program, which brought together the 21 Ward Development Committee chairpersons and Government Provincial (GP) Heads of Departments (HODs), was designed to address various aspects

Solomon Airlines has advised it will be suspending flight operations immediately to Lomlom following claims relating to the western extension of Lomlom Airport. The Dash-8 service previously operating on Thursdays to and from Lomlom Airport will be replaced with Twin Otter services operating to and from Lata (Santa Cruz) Airport on the same day. Further

On March 15, 2025, the Kukum Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Church’s Vackay Youth Ministry marked the Global Youth Day with a series of impactful community visits in and around Honiara, Solomon Islands. This annual observance provided an opportunity for church youths, like Pathfinders, to share the love of God and extend acts of kindness to those

Guadalcanal Premier, Hon. William Atu and his delegation attended the Bills and Legislation Committee (BLC) meeting to discuss the proposed Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Bill 2024 with committee members yesterday morning. During the discussion, Premier Atu shared the Guadalcanal Provincial Government’s views on the SEZ Bill 2024, highlighting concerns about property rates, land rights, and

Students at the SINU Department of Fisheries were privileged to hear from one of the world’s leading authorities on fisheries law, Emeritus Professor Martin Tsamenyi on Wednesday 12 March, who delivered a thought-provoking lecture on the “Challenges of Sustaining Fisheries.” Emeritus Professor Tsamenyi’s presentation provided critical insights into the urgent need for sustainable fisheries management,

Our Telekom recently had the honor of hosting the Blind Visual Impairment Association Solomon Islands (BVIPSI) and Pasifiki HR staff for an important awareness session aimed at fostering a more inclusive workplace. Led by BVIPSI President Mr. Eddie Babanisi, the session provided valuable insights on how to support visually impaired individuals in the workplace, focusing

This week, BRED Bank welcomed a group of Year 7 and 8 students from Woodford’s Life Skills class for an exciting and informative educational experience that extended learning beyond the classroom. The initiative aimed to introduce students to the world of financial institutions and provide them with a deeper understanding of banking operations. Upon arrival,

A recent photo shared on Facebook showing betelnut stain on an ATM screen in Honiara has caused once again another public debate, highlighting a deeper issue of poor attitude and careless behavior in the capital city. The image, which quickly caught attention, shows a clear disregard for public property and hygiene. A local security guard