The U.S. Secretary of State says lessons left behind by the marines, scouts and coast watchers who fought in the 1942 Battle for Guadalcanal can be useful for Solomon Islands and the United States.
Communities in Gaeta District, Small Ngella have banded together and say they will use people’s power to save their island’s water source from being contaminated by logging. This follows rumors that a logging company is due to arrive in the area within the next weeks.
Communities in Sikaiana are in desperate need of food and medicine, and a Sikaiana community leader in Honiara has called on their national and provincial leaders to charter a boat to send supplies to the islands.
The Japanese Community in Honiara will mark the end of the Second World War with a service at the Mount Austin Japanese Peace memorial tomorrow. This is an annual event for the Japanese Community in Solomon Islands, and happens on August 15 every year.
President of the Peoples Alliance Party (PAP) Sir Nathaniel Waena says leaders should be selective with words they use to avoid misleading people. Sir Nathaniel made the comment yesterday, in reaction to Alfred Sasko’s call for Parliament to immediately dissolve.
The Honiara City Council has joined hands with social networking group the Forum Solomon Islands International, FSII, to address youth problems in Honiara. This came after a meeting was held between HCC Heads of Divisions and FSII in Honiara yesterday.
Saint Barbara Mines has officially confirmed to Gold Ridge landowners that it is suspending its mining operations. Chair of the Gold Ridge Landowners Association, Dick Douglas told a media conference this afternoon, Saint Barbara is scaling down its operation at the Gold Ridge Mines.
The Gold Ridge Landowners Association is calling for calm in Gold Ridge communities, as Saint Barbara officially confirms to landowners it is suspending its mining operations.
Peoples participation in banking services is key to developing the country’s economy, says Westpac Bank Manager, Jeffery Pitamama. The Westpac Bank Manager made the statement at an event to launch Westpac’s In-store banking services at the Fishing Village in East Honiara today.
Sasamuga Hospital in the South Choiseul is undergoing a refurbishment worth over half a million dollars. Hospital Secretary, Reverend Caleb Kotali says the hospital facilities have deteriorated over the past 5 years and peoples’ lives are at greater risk.
Access to drugs, illegal alcohol and stress due to some issues in life can cause mental health problems in the country, says the Under Secretary for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Aseri Yalangono.
The Magistrate’s Court has warned a woman to be kind and look after her five-year-old daughter or face imprisonment for a year. Principal Magistrate Jim Seuika sounded out the warning today when he sentenced the woman with a bound over for twelve months.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services today celebrated World Tooth brushing Day with tooth brushing activities and awareness talks in schools in Honiara, and with an official launch of the event this morning.
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo will be pushing for effective cooperation with the United States. PM Lilo told local reporters, he looks forward to having dialogue with the US Secretary of State John Kerry about effective cooperation, when Kerry visits the country this week.
Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby today made a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo. During the brief meeting, the Prime Minister welcomed Welby expressing his deepest appreciation to have him in the country.
The final extension of the Omission and Objection period will lapse tomorrow. Chief Electoral Commissioner Polycarp Haununu says the extension is necessary to give all registered voters time to check their names on the Provisional Voters Lists and lodge claims of Omission or Objection if necessary.
The Archbishop of Canterbury – the most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby has arrived this afternoon. The Church of Melanesia’s media unit confirms, the Most Reverend Welby is in the country on a low key visit.
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has successfully completed a four days training for 50 Revising Officers in Honiara. A statement from the Commission says the Revising Officers represent the country’s 50 constituencies.
Solomon Islands has become one of the highest rice consuming country in the region, with its current rice consumption standing at 100 kilograms of rice per person.
The Maritime Office in Gizo, Western Province has issued a strong warning to people in Western and Choiseul Provinces to be extra cautious when travelling by sea. Maritime Officer in Gizo, Whitley Douglas said people planning to travel at sea should do so with caution.
