The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China today donated valuable items and equipment to the Lau Baelelea Constituency, further strengthening the positive relationship between the two nations. Receiving the donation on behalf of the Honorable Member of Parliament, Ben Maenu’u, were the Constituency Development Officer (CDO) Moses Lugitau and the Constituency Office. This significant […]
In a recent incident in Honiara, business owners and the public expressed their appreciation for the police’s quick action in removing a drunken man from a public area. Eyewitnesses reported that the man’s disruptive behavior had created an uncomfortable environment, especially for pedestrians and shopkeepers. Local business owners voiced their concerns, stating that such disturbances
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
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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,
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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
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Honiara City Council officially announces that the enforcement of a new condition on licenses, requiring the removal of window tints from all public service vehicles, will begin on December 2, 2024. This condition, formally gazetted by the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, aims to improve the safety, visibility, and overall security of public
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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,
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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,
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The Solomon Islands men’s and women’s national football teams have seen contrasting movements in their FIFA rankings, reflecting the differing outcomes of their respective campaigns. The men’s team has experienced a clear drop in their FIFA ranking, now sitting below Fiji. This marks a decline since their previous ranking, and the drop can be largely
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