By EDDIE OSIFELO In a significant effort to address the pressing needs of the remote island of Sikaiana in Malaita Outer Islands, MV Ortega, owned by Kii Shipping, completed its twelfth monthly trip yesterday. The Franchise Shipping scheme, overseen by…
By EDDIE OSIFELO In a bid to address ongoing concerns of a food shortage crisis in the Malaita Outer Islands, MV Carolina is set to embark on a final journey to Ontong Java later this month. The move is part…
New Zealand supports Solomon Islands’ elections High Commissioner Jonathan Schwass says New Zealand is pleased to be able to meet the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission’s (SIEC) request for assistance to help deliver this year’s general, provincial and city council elections. “New Zealand…
By EDDIE OSIFELO Ministers of the Democratic Coalition for Government Advancement (DCGA) currently carrying out their duties in caretaker mode are not explicitly defined by the laws of this country. This situation arose following the dissolution of the 11th Parliament…
National Disaster Management Office awaits reports on Ontong Java food shortage By EDDIE OSIFELO The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) in Honiara is yet to receive any reports from Malaita Province concerning the food shortage crisis in Ontong Java, Malaita…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE commencement of the 2024 academic year at Kalenga Community High School in Isabel Province is expected to be delayed due to necessary renovations required for the dormitories and some staff houses. A concerned parent informed the…
JENNIFER KUSAPA CONCERNS have been raised over the increase in dog attacks in Western province. Some of these attacks have resulted in deaths, while many have led to victims being left in critical conditions. Over the weekend one of the…
BY ROMINAH FAKA The case involving four former health workers accused of false pretence has adjourned for January 18 for pre-trial conference. Defendants Stephen Dalipanda Kido, Robert Manu, Dalcy Maena and Randy Hatigeva are charged each with two counts of…
“Food shortage crisis in Lord Howe: Islanders brave rough seas to alleviate hunger” Lawrence Makili, Chairman of the Lord Howe community in Honiara, points the finger at the Electoral Commission for the ongoing food shortage affecting Ontong Java, known as…
Australia supports project to deliver clean drinking water in Northwest Guadalcanal BY NED GAGAHE Fifteen communities in Northwest Guadalcanal will soon benefit from water tanks under a project jointly funded by the Australian Government in partnership with North-West Guadalcanal Development…
