The Solomon Islands government intends to change the country’s Coat of Arms, to ensure it reflects cultural sensitivity, national consciousness, peace and unity. National Traditional Governance Advisor to the Ministry of National Unity, Reconciliation and Peace, Peter Boyers explained.
“I started with only four fish and now, I have around a thousand.” Situated just outside the Western Provincial capital Gizo is a tilapia farm, owned by Jimmy Sigepitu from Ranogga island. Mr Sigepitu 71, started the farm in 2007. “I am a builder by profession and had the idea soon after i retired.
The country urgently needs a Computed Tomography, CT, scanner to prevent avoidable deaths. President of the Peoples’ Progressive Party, Charles Dausabea echoed these sentiments following Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela’s comments regarding a CT scanner he saw in Japan last month.
Cletus Pita from Shortland islands in the Western Solomons, is one of the recipients of the 40th Solomon Islands Independence Anniversary awards this year.
The Premier of Temotu Province has singled out ‘unity’ as the most significant keystone for his province’s advancement. Addressing his people at the Provincial capital Lata during his province’s second appointed day last Friday, David Maena said, the people of Temotu province have a brighter future…
Acting Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the Government is now embarking on an active approach to develop the country’s national security strategy. Speaking during the opening of the South Pacific Intelligence held at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara recently, Mr Sogavare said the strategy…
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service has advised everyone in the country to use water wisely. Deputy Director of Met Services, Lloyd Tahani made the call as the country plunges into dry season- June to October.
Solomon Islands ought to be aware of what is going on around us on the issue of same sex marriage or homosexuality. Governor General Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui flagged the issue of same sex marriage during his speech marking Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second’s 92nd birthday today.
A new body called the Alcoholic Anonymous Program has taken the challenge to combat alcohol abuse in the country. Public Information Coordinator Philomina Letakoro says the program with bases in Honiara, Auki and Malu’u in Malaita Province aims to extend its services to all provinces across the…
Barana Community in North-West Guadalcanal today marked the annual ‘World Environment day’. This is the first time the event is held outside the capital city with rural people, also marking the progress of the proposed ‘Barana nature park to be completed next year.
With the upcoming Provincial election, the Government’s stand on a proposed Temporary Special Measure for women in the Provincial Assembly is unclear. President of the Western Provincial council of Women Rendy Solomon said the progress towards the policy has been slow.
The Solomon Islands Translation Advisory Group today launched the Bugotu New Testament Audio Bible App in Honiara. The new app can be accessed on regular phones and Smartphones using a memory card available at SITAG.
Residents of three villages in Shortland Island are worried, their copra production will drop as the deadly Rhinoceros beetle has found its way to their plantations. The three villages are Raumae, Harapa and Karisi village.
The Malaita Provincial Government denies allegations it misplaced four-million dollars of Government funds. Provincial Secretary Jackson Gege clarified the monies were not missing, but were comprised as bulky payments in one cheque.
Solomon Islands nationals travelling to Canada as part of the Foreign workers program or migrating under Permanent Residence nomination program from Guadalcanal Province, will benefit from a new partnership arrangement with Air Canada.
Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela says Solomon Islands is ready to introduce a ban against plastics. Prime Minister Houenipwela met with His Royal Highness, Prince Charles on his recent trip to London where the two spoke about the Commonwealth Blue Charter, the Queen’s Canopy project and the…
Constituents from Bina Harbor, West Kwaio, Malaita Province will soon benefit from a national government project on pineapple production. Reports say the project will allow people from Bina Harbour area or West Kwaio to access market for their produce.
The search continues for a man who is missing after an incident in the Tavaruhu waterfall area last Thursday that left one woman dead. Police confirmed that they are still searching for the missing person, Chris Nemaia. The maritime unit has joined the search along the Honiara coastline.
Solomon Islands music icon Sharzy was arrested yesterday in Gizo, Western Province for alleged illegal entry. Police arrested Sharzy, whose real name is Samson Saeni, after he allegedly crossed the border into Western Province from Papua New Guinea.
Family members, friends, former colleagues and prominent members of the media community were among hundreds of people who turned out at the All Saints Church in Honiara yesterday to say their final farewell to pioneering radio legend Luke Susuta.
