Pacific Islands Co-Managers Course (PICCC) taught in Honiara
PACIFIC ISLANDS Co-Manager Course (PICCC) first ever taught in the Solomon Islands was underway 4 – 22 April 2016. The 2016 Course that was decided last year to be held in Honiara is mainly funded...
View ArticleSycamore tree training – Tetere correctional centre
THE SYCAMORE Tree Project of Solomon Islands (STPSI) has successful completed a one-day-a-week training session for inmates at Tetere Correctional Centre over a period of five weeks. The training...
View ArticleTop Official says withdrawal of Bill, a DCCG setback
THE DEMOCRATIC Coalition for Change Government’s decision to withdraw its 2016 Anti-Corruption Bill over the weekend is a clear reflection of a government that has no confidence in itself and its...
View ArticleSINTA condemns burning of Mbokonavera school building
THE SOLOMON Islands National teachers Association (SINTA) has condemned the burning of the Mbokonavera School staff office and computer lab yesterday. SINTA described the action as disrespectful to...
View ArticleRuling on bail application next week
RULING ON the bail applications on behalf of the accused into the alleged robbery in January this year will be made on May 9. The applications were submitted to the court this week in relation to...
View ArticleTrial for ANZ ATM robbers today
TRIAL INTO the case against three men alleged of robbing the ANZ ATM at the Kwaimani building was adjourned for today. This is because counsel for Saverio Sulimae is busy in the High Court for trial on...
View ArticleOmbudsman Office highlights rise of corruption in Country
THE OMBUDSMAN Office has pointed out that the level of corruption in the country is on the rise. In his presentation during the Anti-Corruption Workshop for Civil Society Organisations yesterday,...
View ArticleSIVB appoints SA/SB PR to manage North American PR
THE SOLOMON Islands Visitors Bureau (SIVB) has appointed Los Angeles, California-based SA/SB Public Relations to manage its PR activity in North America. Headed by principals Susan Bejeckian and Maris...
View Article“Free the Press” – US Embassy pays tribute to World Press Freedom Day
Tuesday, May 3 marks World Press Freedom Day. On that day, we honour journalists who defend democratic ideals through their commitment to discovering and telling the truth. In doing so, we also pay...
View ArticleMAL needs activation
MINISTRY OF Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), through its various extensions, needs to activate agriculture sectors in the country. John Safanamae made this call, saying MAL’s output in terms of...
View ArticleSilent majority hindered by corruption: Grassroots Association
THE PRESIDENT and founder of the Grass Root Organisation says corruption is a huge barrier to the country’s silent majority. In an interview with this paper, Hendry Maneasi said corruption continues to...
View ArticleWhere do they go?
Using satellite tags to track Hawksbill turtles after nesting on Arnavon Islands IF YOU look carefully on Solomon Island beaches you may see turtle tracks; distinctive lines in the sand that are made...
View ArticleMaromaro fresh-fish market burnt down
MAROMARO FRESH-fish market was burnt down in the early hours of yesterday, Tuesday 10 May. And according to several witness accounts, the fire may have been deliberate, with a vehicle sighted in the...
View ArticleSEZ Bill consultation reaches Western & Choiseul provinces
PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT members and stakeholders from Western and Choiseul provinces are undergoing a consultation on the proposed Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Bill which is anticipated to go before...
View ArticleAustralia strengthens Solomon Islands’ biosecurity information management system
LAST WEEK, Australian biosecurity specialists delivered computer and database equipment and specialised training in border operations information management to senior management and surveillance...
View ArticleCooked-food vendors called on to renew permits
VENDORS SELLING cooked food at the Central Market are being urged to renew their selling permits. Senior Health Inspection officer under the Health Division of the Honiara City Council (HCC) Ms...
View ArticleSI Red Cross celebrates International Day
SOLOMON ISLANDS Red Cross Society (SIRC) recently joined many other national societies across the world to celebrate World Red Cross Day. The World Red Cross Day, which falls on May 8 every year, is a...
View ArticleMOSA elects new committee
FORMER STUDENTS of St Joseph’s Tenaru School, on 30 April, elected a new executive to lead their ex-student body Marist Old Students Association, MOSA for the next twelve months. The new executive...
View ArticleWestern, Choiseul provinces share insights into SEZ draft Bill
WESTERN AND Choiseul Provinces have yesterday thoroughly gone through, detail by detail, the draft Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Bill with a number of recommendations sought. SEZ Task Force Crown Council...
View ArticleLeadership and Governance Training in Temotu
A TWO-day governance and leadership training was held between the National Council of Women, Voice Blong Mere Solomon and Oxfam in Temotu on Monday and Tuesday. Participants from all 17 wards in Temotu...
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