Wednesday, December 28th, 2016
Taiwan is Solomon best friend: Sogavare
THE Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare has reiterated the cordial and good relations between Taiwan and Solomon Islands. And he adds their peoples are best friends. He made the reiterations Dec 27 while launching a new water supply and sanitation project at artificial island of Funafou in the Lau Lagoon of North Malaita, Malaita Province. The Funafou water supply and sanitation project had been financed by the Taiwanese Government. Mr Sogavare and the Taiwanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Victor Tesun Yu took part in the launch of the water supply andRead More
Rain to continue till weekend
IT is monitored that there will be showers today up until this coming New Year weekend, according to the trough monitored by the Meteorology Service. The Met Service said there will be no significant showers but the showers should give a few thunderstorms. There is still no sign of any cyclone warning even for any expectations as winds are light to moderate, Met Service added. As it is currently approaching the peak months of cyclones, the Meteorology Service would like to remind the good citizens of this country during thisRead More
Forestry sector estimates 5.7M revenue in 2017
THE forestry sector has estimated a $5.7million revenue collection in 2017. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Forestry and Research, Mr Vaeno Vigulu, said the Forestry Sector has injected a total of $5million towards to the economy this year. On the same note, he said total expenditure projected for 2017 is $22million. Mr Vigulu said the Ministry has mapped out seven key development priorities in its 2017 development programme. He said the key development priority areas are; review of Forestry Resources and Timber Utilisation Act, Downstream Processing and Timber Utilisation,Read More
Timber kickoff
…..Bright prospects for timber producers in 2017 THE Ministry of Forestry and Research will continue its Downstream Processing and Timber Utilisation programme next year in effort to promote resource owners’ participation in timber milling export activities. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Forestry and Research, Mr Vaeno Vigulu, said the programme is looking at adding value to the forest product so that resource owners can generate more income. He said the Ministry has been supporting resource owners with Lucas-mill machines and chainsaws over the years but one of theRead More
Gizo Hospital Opens Early For Surgery in 2017.
GIZO hospital in the far Western Province of Solomon Islands will be open for urgent surgery from Monday 16th January until Friday 27th January 2017 to try to help deal with extra burden placed on surgeons in the Solomon Islands with the recent unexpected leave of two surgeons. A team of Eight Australian surgeons and one Solomon Islands surgeon and four anaesthetists will screen patients and operate from Monday 16th until Friday 27th January 2017 with general, plastics, burns, colorectal, breast, thyroid and otolaryngology surgeons available. Suitable cases include burnsRead More
ACOM reaches out to earthquake victims
THE Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) has reached out to earthquake victims on Malaita and Makira provinces as part of its Emergency Disaster Response in assisting disaster stricken areas. ACOM’s Aid and Programme Coordinator, Casper Supa said his team had distributed non-food and food items to Fanalei and Kalona Communities in Malaita Province and a bulk of similar stuff to Makira Disaster Office a week before Christmas. He explained that the relief Supplies were handed over to the Chief of Fanalei and Kalona and the Diocesan Secretary of Hanuatoó DioceseRead More
Kongu village celebrate Christmas in style
THE late Aroni Kumana’s family presented a warm and welcoming festive opening ceremony on Christmas at Kongu Village in Ranoga Island, Western Province. Late Aroni Kumana’s family hosted Christmas and New Year celebrations starting on Dec 16 and will conclude on January 7, with the theme “I, You, We and they must born to create good things”. Hundreds gathered at Kongu Village to witness the official opening ceremony on Monday. The official opening was led by Aroni’s family after late Nego’s family handed over the right to host this year’sRead More
White man inside a black skin
I am marginalised and so are you. As long as you are thrown into the Whiteman’s education system, you are marginalised. At the tender age of 3-6 years old, my parents gave me away to be shaped by the Whiteman’s ‘time and ideology’ towards doing everything. At home I eat the white man’s food; rice, beef, biscuit and tea. Surrounded by Whiteman’s equipment; radio, mobile phones, and laptops including the TV set. I live in a European built house. And another thing, “Oh, this is both scary and interesting,” IRead More
Some food for thoughts and the challenges of 2017 and beyond
A few days from now 2016 and all its memories would fade into the annals of history. And as we reflect on the year, there’s no doubt 2016 was a great year. One way or the other an event in 2016 had touched us, some deeply others not so deeply. But they did leave some lasting memories – memories that should help us to be strong in our resolve to go on in life. it is my fervent hope that whatever we remembered of 2016 would help us put toRead More
Cruise boat pays Gizo surprise visit
A mega cruise boat filled with mostly French tourists and divers made a five hours visit to Gizo on Christmas day. The boat’s arrival came as a surprise as the provincial island capital, with its reputation of hosting major cruise visit was never prepared for this one. Well-placed sources said there was no finance available for preparation and as commentators pointed, the pile of rubbish in front of the Gizo market and along the streets was a dismay to Gizo. The cruise boat, L‘Austral is a cruise ship operated by theRead More