By EDDIE OSIFELO The journey of Solomon Islands’ men’s rugby 7s team at the XVII Pacific Games came to a halt in the quarterfinals, as they faced a crushing defeat against flying Fiji with a score of 74-0 at the…
Solomon Islands makes historic weightlifting achievement in XVII Pacific Games By EDDIE OSIFELO Solomon Islands has achieved a historic milestone in weightlifting as its lifters secured an impressive haul of 5 gold medals in the XVII Pacific Games held in…
By EDDIE OSIFELO The Ministry of Forestry and Research is intensifying its efforts to responsibly manage the 22 percent of log-able forests in the country. This commitment is demonstrated through the strict enforcement of the Forestry and Timber Utilisation Act,…
By EDDIE OSIFELO The long-awaited Forestry Bill, aimed at making vital amendments to the Forest Resources and Timber Utilization Act, Cap 40, is now in its final drafting stage at the Attorney General Chambers and is poised to be presented…
Resolution reached with landowners as mining company resumes operation By EDDIE OSIFELO After a three-week hiatus in its alluvial mining operations in Turarana, Central Guadalcanal, Win Win Mining Investment Company Ltd has successfully resumed activities following a dispute with local…
HCC to deliberate on key ordinances in extraordinary meeting By EDDIE OSIFELO In an extraordinary meeting scheduled for this week, the Honiara City Council’s full executive members are set to deliberate on two crucial ordinances, namely the Market (Amendment) ordinance…
By EDDIE OSIFELO A logger has raised concerns over the apparent political involvement of the Solomon Forest Association (SFA) following its attendance at a fundraising dinner for the official launch of the OUR Party election logo at Cowboys Grill Bar…
BY EDDIE OSIFELO IN a concerted effort to revitalize its economy, the Solomon Islands government has unveiled a comprehensive set of short-to-medium-term strategies. These measures, designed to stimulate economic growth and enhance the country’s resilience, span multiple sectors and initiatives.…
BY EDDIE OSIFELO RODERICK Holness Rollands, a dedicated advocate for climate change in the Solomon Islands, is calling on countries in the global North to take decisive action against climate change, reduce carbon emissions, and limit global warming to 1.5…
BY EDDIE OSIFELO SOLOMON Islands is witnessing a remarkable economic recovery, largely driven by the vibrant construction sector, boosted by the reopening of borders and major infrastructure projects, including the 2023 Pacific Games. Minister of Finance and Treasury, Harry Kuma,…