82 years ago today, Guadalcanal Island was the scene of the bloodiest warfare as Allied Forces put on the final campaign to end the Japanese invasion of the Pacific.
By Alfred Pagepitu BEE-Keepers from Simbo Island are benefiting from the Honey Revitalization project officially launched in Lengana village a week ago.
The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Manasseh Sogavare warned importers of goods into Solomon Islands from unloading consignments at undeclared seaport wharves in the country.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) and the Managing Director of Sape Farm, the Hon. Minister Dr Paul Popora Bosawai, recently suspended his own contract to supply and deliver food ration (root crops) to the National Referral Hospital (NRH) kitchen to avoid any conflict of interest.
Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC), Hon. Rexon Ramofafia expresses intent to pursue a future Compact Agreement with the United States Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC) following the signing of the USD2.3m (SBD19.2m) modification to the Solomon Islands Threshold…
Police at Tulagi are investigating the burning of a three-bedroom permanent house at Betikekerao settlement, Central Islands Province recently. The cause of the incident is not known and police are calling on people around the area to assist police with their investigation.
A Plant Health Clinic (PHC) session for vegetables, fruit trees and root crop farmers from surrounding communities at New Zealand camp in east Honiara is scheduled to be held next Tuesday.
Solomon Islands High Commissioner to India, His Excellency Anthony Makabo met with senior officials from India’s Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday. In his meeting with India’s Joint Secretary of Oceania Territorial Division, Ms.
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele opened the National Economic Summit currently underway in Honiara today with a call on key stakeholders to uncover innovative approaches to achieve a resilient, transformative and sustainable economic growth that embraces inclusive development that leaves no one…
Police officers at Taro Police Station have arrested a 23-years-old male person for house break-in at Qaloe logging camp in North West Choiseul. It was alleged that the Camp Manager of Qaloe Logging Camp left his office and went to have his meal at the mess.
By Alfred Pagepitu The Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) has condemned reports of farmers harvesting unripe cocoa beans to local buyers. This comes after farmers in certain parts of North Malaita were said to sell unripe cocoa beans to buyers.
By Alfred Pagepitu The Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) over the weekend awarded journalists with special recognition for their outstanding work in the media industry.
Honiara City Council (HCC) Law Enforcement Officers have carried out a significant demolishing operation targeting illegal markets within the city. The operation, which took place recently, saw the demolition of betelnut markets at Mamana Water, Fijian Quarter, and Whiteriver 01 bus stop.
By Sharon Nanau in Tokyo, Japan The Minister of Health and Medical Services Dr Paul Bosawai, the Japanese International Corporation Agency (JICA) and the Kitano Construction Corporation on Thursday in Tokyo signed the contract for the improvement of the Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita province.
By Sharon Nanau in Tokyo, Japan Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele said the Pacific region’s reliance on the ocean and absence of national and regional scientific capacity to understand the implications of the Fukushima treated nuclear water discharge creates uncertainty.
Police have arrested a 35 year old husband after attacking his wife with a bush knife at Panarui village in South Choiseul. Police alleged that the husband got angry at his wife for not preparing food for him after drinking kwaso (homebrew) with his friends.
By Sharon Nanau in Tokyo, Japan Solomon Islands welcomes Japan’s discussions to improve health services in the Pacific region however they must be country specific. Minister of Health and Medical Services Dr.
By Sharon Nanau in Tokyo, Japan At the opening of the 10th Pacific Leaders Meeting (PALM10) in Tokyo Japan, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said that the enduring bond between Japan and the Pacific region is built through mutual trust and support.
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) and the National Medical Stores (NMS) are calling on the public to report the illegal sale of drugs and medication. The call is being made following online allegations that certain staff from the NRH and NMS are involved in selling drugs and medication.
By Alfred Pagepitu The health situation in Makira-Ulawa Province is facing a critical crisis due to a severe shortage of essential drugs, according to Dr. John Harara, the Makira-Ulawa Provincial Health Director. Dr.
