BY ELLISON VAHI THE University of the Solomon Islands (USP) has appointed a new Pro vice-chancellor. Prem Misir will formally take up the role as of this month (November) as current office holder, Mrs Patricia Roddie’s term comes to an…
BY SAMIE WAIKORI AUKI FARMERS in the northern and central regions of Malaita province currently engaged in the Food Security Project will be given farm tools soon. Kastom Gaden Agriculture Technician, Mr Jack Kalisto said the tools are now in…
BY LYNTON AARON FILIA BARTER system is still practised in Malaita province, it is reported. Recently, Strongim Binis and Oxfam International Solomon Islands compiled a report on Community Perceptions of Gender Norms and Economic Opportunity in Solomon Islands and found…
BY BARNABAS MANEBONA A total of $101,000 was raised last Saturday by St Joseph’s Moli Parish at Northwest Choiseul celebrating its annual Harvest Festival with the Theme “Blessing from Giving”. According to Hon Nerio Ulemiki the Member of Provincial Assembly…
POLICE in Makira Ulawa province continue to roll out the Crime Prevention Strategy as part of its preparations for the National General Election in 2019. “Our community policing officers continue to hold community awareness in the various communities to train…
BY MAVIS NISHIMURA PODOKOLO SOLOMON Islands women have played a fundamental role in the economy especially on how best they can earn to sustain their families. This was revealed to this paper by Honourable Lanelle Tanangada, Minister for Women Youth…
BY ELLISON VAHI ONE of the most significant risks of unregulated migration in the Solomon Islands is that it will reduce productivity. This would affect all population groups whether they were migratory or not, thus Loss of productivity would have…
BY ELLISON VAHI SOLOMON Islands’ economic base is heavily reliant on and primarily sustained by the exploitation of its natural resources. Unless this is changed, there will always exist a great potential for its environment to be put under pressure…
BY SAMIE WAIKORI AUKI LOCAL farmers are encouraged to dwell more on organic farming method of farming. Kastom Gaden Agriculture Technician, Mr Jack Kalisto made the statement in an interview saying it’s a simple way of farming that requires almost…
BY MAVIS NISHIMURA PODOKOLO THE United Nations Resident Coordinator is currently here in the country to familiarise himself with some of the burning issues that Solomon Islands is facing. Mr Sanaka Samarasinha is here for a short visit since he…
