By EDDIE OSIFELO MEMBER of Parliament for South Guadalcanal, Rollen Seleso, has taken a proactive approach to assist his constituents who have been grappling with the aftermath of nearly five months of continuous rainfall, resulting in landslides and flooding. In…
By EDDIE OSIFELO In an endeavour aimed at both environmental conservation and sustainable economic growth, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has collaborated with the Solomon Islands government to introduce the concept of ‘carbon credit’ to the residents of Viru Harbour…
By EDDIE OSIFELO THE Japanese government is preparing to release treated water from the Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) into the Pacific Ocean, following a comprehensive safety review conducted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on the ALPS Treated…
By EDDIE OSIFELO OVER the past two decades, the Government of the Solomon Islands, in partnership with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and development partners, including Australia, has successfully executed projects and programs aimed at climate change adaptation and mitigation. This significant…
Residents allege security guards charging unjustified payments at Nine Ridge boom gate BY EDDIE OSIFELO A number of residents residing at Nine Ridge area, South Honiara have raised concerns over alleged extortion by security guards stationed at a local boom…
By EDDIE OSIFELO In an unexpected turn of events, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare of the Solomon Islands was unable to honour an appointment with two visiting Republican Senators from the United States, Deal Dunn and Amata Radewagen, along with their…
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…
THE Parliament’s Committee of the Whole House considered the shorter version of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) report, titled ‘Rising from the Ashes’ on Thursday, August 10, 2023. This is paving the way for the government to act on…
Pat Conroy, the Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Minister for Defence Industry refuted media reports claiming that Australia is diverting funding from the Solomon Islands. The clarification came after William Goti, a year three Bachelor Accounting…
By EDDIE OSIFELO The High Court has scheduled a judicial review of the Constitutional Amendment Act to take place on Thursday, 27th. The legal challenge was filed by John Dean Kuku, the Leader of the Independent Members, against the Speaker…