Solomon Islands strongly condemns Japan’s discharge of nuclear wastewater By EDDIE OSIFELO PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare of Solomon Islands delivered a resolute condemnation of Japan’s decision to release over one million tonnes of treated nuclear wastewater into the ocean during…
By EDDIE OSIFELO Chief John Marawa of Sulukokolo land in South Malaita has urged the Minister of Forestry and Research to cancel the felling license of Southern Enterprises Sawmilling. This request comes in the wake of allegations that the company,…
BY EDDIE OSIFELO On the anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Solomon Islands and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on September 21, 2019, the Embassy of the PRC in Honiara marked the occasion by officially opening…
By EDDIE OSIFELO Elijah Owa Hirumae, one of the owners of Southern Enterprises Sawmilling, has issued a strong response to Councillor Reginald Ngati’s recent call for action against logging companies that allegedly violate Solomon Islands’ laws. This public dispute centers…
Honiara City Councilor urges Foreign Investment Board to address logging company violations By EDDIE OSIFELO REGINALD Ngati, the City Councillor for Vura ward in Honiara, is calling upon the Foreign Investment Board to take action against logging companies that flout…
By EDDIE OSIFELO PAPUA New Guinea’s High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Moses Kaul, reaffirmed the harmonious and mutually beneficial relationship between the two Pacific nations, emphasizing their shared cultural heritage and close ties. He stated this in an address at…
Papua New Guinea’s High Commissioner Highlights investments and cooperation with Solomon Islands By EDDIE OSIFELO PAPUA New Guinea High Commissioner Moses Kaul underscored the significant economic investments, regional cooperation, and shared commitments between the two nations. He highlighted in his…
By EDDIE OSIFELO SOLOMON Islands National University (SINU) Vice Chancellor, Professor Transform Aqorau, has responded to recent allegations of corruption surrounding the award of a contract for the construction of the Faculty of Nursing Classroom and Laboratory. The accusations were…
By EDDIE OSIFELO Some educators in the Solomon Islands have raised practical concerns regarding the proposed Education Bill 2023 currently before Parliament. The concerns mainly revolve around teacher registration, low salaries, and the extensive powers granted to the Permanent Secretary…
Kolosori Nickel Project in Solomon Islands commences operations By EDDIE OSIFELO The Kolosori Nickel Project, located in Bugotu, Isabel Province, Solomon Islands, has officially entered its mining phase following the successful completion of prospecting activities. This development marks a significant…