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- HCC Receives Essential Waste Management Tools from Cause Projectby Editor’s Desk on October 21, 2024 at 11:31 pm
HONIARA City Council (HCC) has received a significant boost to its waste management efforts, courtesy of the CAUSE Project handed over last Thursday 17th October 2024. The donation includes essential tools aimed at improving the cleanliness and environmental hygiene of the city. The contribution package comprises 100 wheely bins, 2000 plastic bags, 80 garden cracks, and 144 pairs of hand gloves. These items are expected to enhance the efficiency of waste collection and disposal and aid in maintaining public spaces such as parks and streets. Speaking at the handover ceremony, HCC Deputy Clerk Jefferson Patovaki on behalf of the Honiara…
- Balancing Act: NZ High Commissioner Schwass Calls for Sustainable Development in the Solomon Islandsby Editor’s Desk on October 18, 2024 at 3:05 am
BY CHRIS ALEX THE environmental challenges faced by the Solomon Islands over the past decades, where natural resources are often at odds with the need for economic development. The country must sustainably balance environmental conservation and development, said New Zealand High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, Jonathan Schwass. In an exclusive interview with Environmental Media, he offered insights into these pressing issues and stressed the importance of striking a balance between development and conservation. “The Solomon Islands is one of the most beautiful countries I know,” Schwass said. He acknowledged the natural beauty and appearance that draw visitors and foster…
- Lavukal People Celebrate Chiefs’ Day 2024 with Induction of New Leadersby Lynda Wate on October 24, 2024 at 2:58 am
BY CHRIS ALEX THE Lavukal House of Chiefs in Russell Islands, Central Islands Province on Saturday, October 19th hosted the
- Immigration Delegation Attends High-Level Discussions on Border Management Systems in Australiaby Lynda Wate on October 24, 2024 at 1:47 am
A delegation from the Immigration Division of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) led by Permanent Secretary,
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- Ministry of Home Affairs and Guadalcanal Province Progress Discussion on G-Province Sporting Facilityby Editor’s Desk on October 21, 2024 at 11:48 pm
THE Ministry of Home Affairs and Guadalcanal Province have progressed their discussion on the proposed sports facility earmarked for the province. On Friday, October 11th, 2024, officials from the respective offices met to further the discussion about the proposed site and other initial but key project management stages for this proposed project. The Guadalcanal Province
- Bilikiki Ready for the First Time on Home Sandby Editor’s Desk on October 21, 2024 at 2:44 am
THE Solomon Islands will make history as they host the OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup for the first time. For the “Bilikiki,” this tournament is more than just competing—it’s the recognition of a long-held dream for the team’s pioneers, James Naka and Fred Hale. The duo, who have been the driving force behind the
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- Hon. Oliver Salopuka’s Vision for Development in Russell and Savo Islandsby Editor’s Desk on October 24, 2024 at 4:23 am
BY CHRIS ALEX MEMBER of Parliament (MP) for Savo/Russell constituency in the Central Islands Province, Hon. Oliver Salopuka, shared his ambitious vision for the development of the islands, particularly focusing on unlocking the potential of underutilised resources. Speaking at the enthronement of newly appointed chiefs at Louna Village over the weekend, Salopuka laid out a
- Minister Ramofafia Departs for UN ‘Summit of the Future’ to Advocate for Solomon Islands’ Developmentby Editor’s Desk on October 24, 2024 at 1:25 am
THE Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC), Hon. Rexon Ramofafia, departed Honiara yesterday, 21st September 2024 to participate in the United Nations ‘Summit of the Future,’ one of the High-Level Meetings of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) scheduled for September 22-23, 2024. Minister Ramofafia is accompanied by Permanent
- WELSI Looks to Break Barriers to Women in Leadershipby Editor’s Desk on October 24, 2024 at 3:32 am
WOMEN in leadership face barriers that are both visible and invisible. From societal expectations and cultural norms to structural inequalities and biases, these barriers have kept many women from realizing their full potential in executive and corporate leadership roles. This was highlighted by the President of the recently launched Women in Executive Leadership Solomon Islands
- MASI Congratulates Kekea on her Selection to Commonwealth Elections Observer Missionby Editor’s Desk on October 21, 2024 at 9:43 pm
THE Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) has congratulated its former president, Georgina Kekea, on her selection to be part of the Commonwealth Expert Team (CET) to observe the October 30 elections in the African nation of Botswana. Kekea, who was MASI president since 2019 until September this year, flew out of the country on
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