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- Sato Pan Toilets Making Impact in South Velaby Editor’s Desk on April 15, 2024 at 9:23 pm
THE work on the demonstration and installation of Sato Pan toilets across communities in South Vela, Western Province, is progressing smoothly, says Patrick Olapitu, Project Officer for the National Sanitation Sustainability Plan (NSSP) phase two program in South Vela. The National Sanitation Sustainability Plan (NSSP) phase two program was implemented by ADRA Solomon Islands across Vela, Rannogah, and Kolobangara Islands in the Western Province. This project was funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and aimed to bolster sustainable sanitation service delivery at both provincial and national levels while…
- Qwaina Calls for the Commercialization of Pineapple Productionby Editor’s Desk on April 13, 2024 at 12:05 am
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU FOX Qwaina, a native of Santa Ana in Makira/Ulawa province, is pushing for the commercialization of pineapple in the Solomon Islands. Qwaina, a former teacher and Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) Archbishop’s Private Secretary, believes that pineapple has the potential to become a profitable industry in the country and could provide a source of income for local farmers. With the demand for fresh fruits on the rise locally, Qwaina sees a promising future for pineapple production in the Solomon Islands. He suggested rural pineapple farmers should sell their products at a specific company instead of at the…
- Anuta Island Bird Watch Attraction Draws Tourists Annuallyby Editor’s Desk on May 6, 2024 at 3:00 am
BY LIONEL TAORAO ANUTA Island in the west Makira constituency of Makira/Ulawa Province has been receiving a good number of
- Makira Leaders Urged to Prioritize Tourism Investment over Loggingby Editor’s Desk on May 6, 2024 at 2:38 am
BY LIONEL TAORAO A community elder from Anuta Island in West Makira constituency in the Makira/Ulawa Province is calling on
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- Pegi Made Historic Club Transfer With AS Feminineby Editor’s Desk on April 29, 2024 at 4:40 am
SOLOMON Islands women’s football international, Ileen Pegi has made history by becoming the first female footballer to sign an international transfer deal from Koloale FC with AS Feminine of New Caledonia. She will leave the country this afternoon, paving the way for more women’s footballers in the country to follow in her footsteps. Ileen is
- RSIPF Fitness Trainers Complete Certificate III in Fitnessby Editor’s Desk on April 2, 2024 at 5:58 am
TWO local fitness trainers contracted by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) to support the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers have earned their Certificate III in Fitness. Hency Charles and Janet Gwai work under the RSIPF-AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) Health and Wellbeing project. They provide fitness training, programs and health checks to RSIPF
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- 19K Raised for Maravari United Church Rest Houseby Editor’s Desk on May 7, 2024 at 1:35 am
BY ALFRED PAGEPITU IN GIZO THE Maravari United Church members have successfully raised over $19,000 during a recent fundraising campaign for the Rest House on South Vella la Vella Island in the Western Province. Significant progress has been made, and the Community Rest House is now taking shape. Pastor Ata Kari, who has been instrumental
- 37 Sunday School Teachers Undergo Leadership Trainingby Editor’s Desk on May 7, 2024 at 12:55 am
BY JOY OFASIA THIRTY-SEVEN Sunday School teachers from Jericho community have completed a two-week leadership training over the weekend. Assistant Pastor Jeremy Ete of the Jericho South Seas Evangelical Church, who facilitated the leadership training, stated that training aims to teach participants on how to study and preach the word of God. “During the training,
- Losing Ngella Constituency Candidate Irene Reflects on her Election Journeyby Editor’s Desk on April 25, 2024 at 5:41 am
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU SENIOR lawyer Irene Vaukei, a recent losing candidate in the 2024 national election for the Ngella Constituency parliamentary seat in the Central Islands province, took to social media to share her journey as a woman in a political campaign. Irene Vaukei, an independent candidate in a heavily contested election, shared her challenging
- Election Candidate Lydia’s Vision for a Better Panatina Wardby Editor’s Desk on April 14, 2024 at 8:01 am
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU LYDIA Yeo, the election candidate for the Panatina Ward 12 Honiara City Council (HCC) seat, has revealed her vision for a better and thriving community. With a background in community development and a strong belief in community service, Lydia’s vision centers around creating a more inclusive and sustainable Panatina Ward. She envisions
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