August 2023

Japan to deliver stand on ALPS discharge tomorrow

BY NED GAGAHE Japan will deliver its official stand on the Discharge of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) treated water from Fukushima Daiichi at a media gathering tomorrow. His Excellency Miwa Yoshiaki, the Ambassador of Japan to the Solomon Islands…

NPF closes whole day due to power black-out

BY NED GAGAHE The country’s National Provident Fund (NPF) main office experienced total power black-out the whole day yesterday. Reports reaching Island Sun said NPF’s standby generator experienced problems due to Solomon Power’s ongoing load-shedding exercise. As a result, repair…

A SILENT PROBLEM

Police shed light on rising suicide cases among young people, appeal for community & family help BY JENNIFER KUSAPA The rate of suicide among young people is increasing across the country. And, police are calling on communities and families to…

FIFA President Gianni receives warm welcome from PM

By EDDIE OSIFELO The picturesque country of Solomon Islands was abuzz with excitement as Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare extended a gracious welcome to FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his distinguished delegation. The occasion marked a significant moment for football enthusiasts…

RURAL DRUG SHORTAGE

Isabel province clinics the latest to voice frustrations over ongoing problem Drug shortage is taking a toll on health and medical services in the rural communities of the country. This problem is experienced across the country, starting with the national…

BIG ONE AHEAD

SOLOMON Islands national futsal team, Kurukuru has revealed that the boys are now stronger to compete at the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers in October. Kurukuru head coach Damon Shaw made the statement after finishing 6th at the Continental Futsal Championship…

SIEA to end load-shedding by October

Solomon Power would like to once again thank our valued Honiara customers and residents for your patience and understanding during this period of load shedding. Our available generation capacity is currently 10.3 MW compared to a possible maximum demand of…