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Crocs numbers increase in Gwaunaruu

BY GEORGE MANFORD AUKI CROCODILES are reportedly increasing in numbers at Gwaunaruu, Malaita province, with sightings recounted on a daily basis. It is believed the reptiles are roaming because their lairs have been destroyed by some people. People of the…

Coconut experts here to boost industry

BY BEN BILUA TWO coconut specialists are currently in the country to help develop and assist the coconut sector in its economic development aspirations. Mr Lasantha Wickramasekara, who is an activated carbon specialist, and Dr Priyantha Wijewardane, a leading scientist…

Youths in training as innovators and peacebuilders

TEN teams of youth innovators and peacebuilders had the chance to put their ideas onto Business Model Canvas this week during the Peacebuilding Pre-Accelerator training workshop in Honiara on Tuesday. The Peacebuilding Pre-Accelerator Programme, supported by UN Peacebuilding Fund, implemented…