USO company contract questioned
By EDDIE OSIFELOA company awarded a contract to build a school in Bellona is under question.USO Development and Construction Limited has won a $1.1 million contract, awarded by Central Tender Board to build a...
Renbel rolls out COVID-19 vaccine
RENNELL and Bellona (Renbel) launched their COVID-19 vaccination roll out last Wednesday.Makira-Ulawa Province followed on Thursday.This leaves Temotu, the only province yet to launch its COVID-19 vaccination roll out program before nation-wide launch and...
Police clarify use of PRT in Rennell logging dispute
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Operations of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Juanita Matanga describes as misleading an article that appeared in the Solomon Star newspaper on September 8 with the headline, “Firm defies...
Bellona organic farmer in Honiara to promote harvest
BY JARED KOLIMotivated by the healthy growth and harvest of his organically grown variety of cabbages, Mr Bix Paul travels more than 200 kilometres from Bellona in the far south-eastern province of Renbell to...
Renbel celebrates 28th Second Appointed Day
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLOPEOPLE of Rennell and Bellona residing in Honiara have gathered for the first time to mark the province’s 28th Second Appointed Day.The theme of the celebration is “Collaboration for Economic development...
Tools to Renbel kava farmers
KAVA project recipients in Renbel Province have expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL).This was after MAL, through its Agriculture Extension Division in Renbel, delivered essential farming tools to three farmer...
MINING INTEREST
New application for prospecting licence in RennellBY JARED KOLIA new mining company has lodged an application for prospecting licence for bauxite mining in Rennell Island, Renbel Province.Director of Mines Nicholas Biliki confirmed this toIsland...
Rennell villagers claim logging craft damages their marine life
LANDOWNERS of Nukuma’anu in east Rennell, Renbel Province, claim a logging craft that drifted from west of the island landed on their shoreline last month, causing extensive damages to marine life in their bay.And...
Police investigate suicide in Renbel
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Tigoa in the Renbel Province are investigating the discovery of the body of a 19-year-old male who reportedly hanged himself in his room at...
Manaika- the trailblazing person with disability inspiring others.
BY ALFRED PAGEPITUJabez Manaikai is someone who will leave an impression in your life if you happen to meet him.He was described by many of his friends and family members as an inspiration to...