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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…
- Local Musician Elkay Calls for Music Industry Reformby Editor’s Desk on April 14, 2024 at 5:05 am
BY CHRIS ALEX LOCAL Musician, Nicholas Tora a.k.a. Elkay advocates for change in the Solomon Islands music industry, calling on
- Local Florist Demands Recognition of Artisans to Boost Tourism and Economyby Editor’s Desk on March 22, 2024 at 11:34 pm
BY CHRIS ALEX A local florist from Makita/Ulawa province has called for greater recognition of local artists as a driving
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- 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
- We Are Progressing Says Felipeby Editor’s Desk on March 19, 2024 at 2:40 am
THE Solomon Islands football team has continued their winning streak against Fiji since March 2023 with a 2-1 victory in this year’s International Friendly first leg at the Lawson Tama stadium. Despite being 35 places ahead of the Fijian team, the Solomon Islands players, led by coach Felipe Vega-Arango, have shown consistency and are currently
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- Honiara City Council Bans Float Paradesby Editor’s Desk on April 18, 2024 at 8:37 am
THE Honiara City Council (HCC) will refuse to issue any permit to any candidate planning to organize or stage a float parade after the counting of votes and declaration of results. Any candidate planning to celebrate his or her victory in this year’s joint election will have to organize such program within his or her
- Calls for Respect of Election Process, Urges Patienceby Editor’s Desk on April 17, 2024 at 10:21 pm
BY ALFRED PAGEPITU A long-time resident of Gizo, Greham Viobele, has urged candidates and their supporters to respect the constitutional process of electing a leader by allowing the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) to carry out its work. Viobele made these remarks in response to ongoing rumors circulating among supporters of candidates in the Gizo/Kolombangara
- 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
- Ngella Vendors Faced Transport and Accommodation Issuesby Editor’s Desk on April 12, 2024 at 10:28 pm
BY JOY OFASIA RURAL market vendors in Ngella, Central Island Province, have faced challenges of transportation and accommodation while conducting business at Honiara’s Central Market facility over the past decades. Christina Maneni, a rural market vendor from Salisapa village in Small Ngella, told SOLOMON WOMEN that such a challenge has caused a lot of difficulties
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