BY MIKE PUIA THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed concern over the lack of transparency around the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). This is the second time the IMF raised concern about the fund, largely contributed to by the Republic…
BY LYNTON AARON FILIA THE Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) has reportedly arrived at the Rennell and Bellona province. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock through Biosecurity division suspected has received information from communities in Rennell that the pest has been…
Australia, New Zealand and WHO provide life-saving drugs AUSTRALIA and New Zealand, through their high commissions in Honiara (AHC & NZHC), and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have sourced life-saving drugs for Solomon Islands, in response to a request…
BY ROMULUS HUTA OUR archery representatives have competed well at the recent Oceania Championship held in New Caledonia, a report by the Solomon Islands Archery Federation (SIAF) states. The Oceania Championship was held in Noumea, New Caledonia from July 9…
BY TAROMANE MARTIN TEAM management for the Solomon Islands national beach soccer team, the Bilikikis, say they will name their final travelling squad for September’s OFC Beach soccer championship in Tahiti, next month. The 2018 OFC Beach soccer championship will…
By Mike Puia A total of 78 officers from the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) are now equipped with skills and knowledge to use the Performance Management Process (PMP). These officers were awarded certificates for completing the PMP…
COMMUNITY service work is now underway for more than 290 youth who are part of Y@W’s 14th phase intake. Starting on Wednesday this week, selected youth have been assisting Honiara City Council alongside Friends of the city to do public…
BY LYNTON AARON FILIA THE Niu Future Programme initiated by New Zealand’s Solomon Islands Police Support Programme and Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has five main purposes. In this programme, RSIPF partners with Honiara City Council-Youth, Sports and Women Division…
BY LYNTON AARON FILIA FOURTH day of the Youth Leadership Retreat at the Ginger Beach was well spent with information sharing about pathways to education, employment and entrepreneurship. Speakers included representatives from the National Training Unit of the Ministry of…
BY BARNABAS MANEBONA THE significance of Ulawa Island’s Anglican Church history is noted towards its contributions to the life and work of the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) in the past and to today. It is an important story in…
