Friday, January 6th, 2017
Govt committed to livestock development
THE Government remains committed to livestock arrangements, structural developments and survey progressions in Malaita, Guadalcanal, and Western province. This is according to the summary of the Democratic Coalition for Change Government policy achievements of the productive and resource sector provided to Island Sun by the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC). Livestock are domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting to produce commodities such as food, fiber, and labor. The term is often used to refer solely to those raised for food, and sometimes only farmed ruminants, suchRead More
Country has 10 chocolate grade type beans
‘Govt committed to enhancing cocoa development’ FARMER support under the National Cocoa development programme is currently ongoing and fixed services grants are set to cater for tools, dryer parts, trading, and capacity development. This is according to the summary of the Democratic Coalition for Change Government policy achievements of the productive and resource sector provided to Island Sun by the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC). The summary states that the Participatory Action Research (PAR) is when farmers are taught the art of managing cocoa trees byRead More
Gold-hive resource steadily progressing
230 HONEY bees were approved for support in 2015 and the outstanding were covered under the 2016 budget. This is according to the summary of the Democratic Coalition for Change Government policy achievements of the productive and resource sector provided to Island Sun by the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC). Establishment of breeding sites for imported queen bees were developed in Munda, Western Province, Henderson and Tenaru. Under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock head in the policy achievement summary, its states that the expansion of apiaryRead More
Value-adding crucial for coconut industry
“VALUE-ADDING is the way forward, thereby processing of virgin coconut oil, and copra oil has been the main areas that the programme has been assisting the industry with.” This is according to the summary of the Democratic Coalition for Change Government policy achievements of the productive and resource sector provided to Island Sun by the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC). The summary states that under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, collaboration has been done with the private sector to promote coconut oil with Solomon Tropical ProductsRead More
Safe-boat operation continues
POLICE Commissioner Frank Prendergast says that operation safe-boat will continue to monitor ships and outboard motor engines. He said this time of the year people are coming back after the Christmas and New Year holidays and Police with Maritime officers are concerned about people’s safety. He said in the past weeks police and maritime officers were monitoring vessels travelling to the provinces, and the operation continues vice versa. Mr Prendergast called on ship and boat owners to exercise precaution while travelling; listen out for weather forecast, take extra fuel andRead More
United Church, Lauru region newly elected Bishop’s ordination
THE new Bishop-Elect of the United Church for Lauru Region Reverend Amos Kube of Bangara village Northwest Choiseul will be ordained on Wednesday January 11, 2017. According to Nerio Ulemiki, the media coordinator for Christ the King parish at Voruvoru Northwest Choiseul, the new Bishop-Elect will be taking up the post as Bishop from the former incumbent Bishop Jacob Qalorusa. A sixty member delegation of the United Church which includes the Moderator of the United Church of Solomon Islands will arrive for the ordination on Tuesday January 10, prior toRead More
Busy schedule for ICC this year
THE Isabel Council of Chief (ICC) will this year re-strengthen cultural laws, culture and traditional practices and tribal land tenure system of Isabel province. Deputy Paramount Chief of Isabel, Chief Ambrose Bugotu said the strengthening programmes are part of the resolution passed by ICC during their summit held in Kia, September last year. He said the intervention theme of the council’s mission this year is bridging the gaps. Chief Bugotu said ICC is currently working with Isabel Tripod system where support from house of chiefs, church leaders and Isabel provincialRead More
Police investigate injuries on escapees
POLICE are investigating the cause of injuries on the two remandees who escaped from the Auki Correctional Centre. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast said both accused were seriously injured prior to the arrest and police are investigating the cause of the injuries. Police at this stage do not know whether they injured themselves in escaping from the Correctional Centre or someone else injured them after they escaped. He said further detailed information on how they escaped will be made later after the investigations completed, but both escapees were evacuated on ThursdayRead More
POB undergone corporate shake up
PAN Oceanic Bank (POB) – the nation’s third commercial bank – is believed to have sacked all its directors in the first major corporate shake-up since POB was established three years ago. The pre-Christmas move was reportedly given the stamp of approval by the bank’s sole shareholder and investors in a meeting held in Singapore during the final week of last December. But the move could backfire on the Bank. Sources said POB is seeking legal advice as the sackings of the directors have ignited flights of legal challenges betweenRead More
Low quality mobile phones sold in streets of Honiara
SELLING of low quality mobile phones is a major concern for the general public. Lots of duplicated phone brands with fake utilities are being sold on the street and in many shops in Honiara. Report reaching this paper revealed that most mobile phones are not functioning well especially in the provinces, meaning that most of the phones are fake, low quality ones. When contacted yesterday the office of Consumer Affairs said they have no power to put a definite stop on selling of these products, but can help customers toRead More