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Report Recommends a Shutdown of Gold Ridge Mining Operations
An independent environment audit into Solomon Islands Gold Ridge Tailings Dam recommends that the Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) should shut down its operations, install the water treatment plant and discontinue any further extraction of water from Chovohio River. The audit report compiled by an independent environment auditor for Metapona Downstream Association, Kolobisi... more
Solomon Airlines Airbus to Manila for maintenance
Solomon Airlines has advised that it’s Airbus aircraft, H4-BUS will be ferried to Manila again to undergo maintenance, which was scheduled to start last month. A statement from the airline says during this short period of absence, it has secured the services of Airworks of New Zealand to service its international routes for a short duration of 4-5 days. From today, the Airworks New Zealand aircraft will service the local airline until the Airbus is back... more
Solomon Airlines Cabin Crew Graduates
National carrier, Solomon Airlines marked a new phase in enhancing the quality of its cabin service with the awarding of certificates to four flight attendants at a ceremony on Friday 15 February. The four crew members Everlyn Siriurao, Benza Tahuirao, Primula Sipolo and Paul Boka completed four weeks of intensive training in preparation for duty onboard the Airbus A320 and eventually the... more
Mossy Speaks on the Plight of Shell Money Vendors
While there is a very high demand for shell money, often for bride-price and compensation, shell money vendors are currently experiencing a shortage in the supply of shell.The concern was raised by Mrs Bernadette Mossy, a shell money producer spoken to by Solomon Times at the Honiara central market. "Nowadays the shell to make shell money product have a short supply particularly from Malaita province," said Mossy. "We had to depend on sellers from... more
Bracelets Helps Family Escape Poverty
Jack Tata is an inspirational story, despite his lack of education he has managed to set up a small business that generates income for him and his family. "I realized very early that life in town is very hard, especially when there are not plenty of jobs for uneducated people like me," Jack said. "I have tried a few things but there seems to be a bigger demand for these bracelets which are made out of coconut shells." Jack said that his little business started... more
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Use of Rural Fund Heart of Debate
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