Two Ministers attend Makira-Ulawa Province’s Big Day
TWO MINISTERS of the Democratic Coalition for Change Government are in Kirakira to attend the Makira-Ulawa Province’s 32 Second Appointed Day which has been shifted to tomorrow from yesterday. They are...
View ArticlePeople’s honesty in Kirakira town astonishes new Provincial Secretary
PEOPLE’S HONESTY in Kira Kira, the provincial capital of Makira-Ulawa Province astonishes the newly appointed Provincial Secretary, James Taeburi. He says what surprises him is that the main door to...
View ArticleArchbishop Takeli to visit Selwyn College
THE SIXTH Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) the Most Reverend George Takeli will make his first visit to Selwyn College this weekend. Selwyn College situated in West Guadalcanal is...
View ArticleSIMSA completes beacon installation in Western Province
THE SOLOMON Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) has completed installing beacons and light buoys in Western Province. SIMSA carried out the Nav Aid and Beaconing Project under the Ministry...
View ArticleTugboats, fishermen warned over new beacons in Western province
TUGBOAT OPERATORS and fishermen in Gizo, and whole throughout Western Province have been warned over the new beacons that were recently erected on coastal reefs in Western Province. Western Province...
View ArticleWestern Education office continues dialogue to re-open CFC schools
THE WESTERN Province Education Office says it having talks with leaders of the Christian Fellowship Church (CFC) on efforts to re-open its schools in Western Province. In an interview yesterday,...
View ArticleKukum SDA Valley School students visit national museum
STUDENTS FROM Grade 5 A and B of Kukum SDA Valley School recently made a visit to the National Museum Gallery. This was part of expanding their learning in relation to the traditional use of money, a...
View ArticleTourism Minister showcase SI potential to Aussie audience
IN WHAT represents the most high-ranking tourism mission ever to visit Australia, Solomon Islands Minister for Culture and Tourism, the Hon Bartholomew Parapolo has personally led a senior team of...
View ArticleWorld Vision, building a community savings culture
JOHN HE’AI is a young father from Siwapo Village in South Malaita. Married with five children, John is in his mid 30s and has lived most of his life in the village. He earns a living by selling fish...
View ArticleFormer Mayor disregard act
THE FORMER Honiara City Mayor has been asked to return properties belonging to the Honiara City Council. The Honiara City council confirmed that Hon Alfrence Fatai is still residing at the Honiara City...
View ArticleRegina Lepping’s story
“Youth involvement in Media important for development and sustainability” THIS YEAR’S International Youth Day theme is “The Future We Want” celebrated along with the International one – The Road to...
View ArticleProvincial bodies urged for quality education
MINISTRY OF Education and Human Resource Development permanent secretary Dr Franco Rodie said education is the most influential force shaping the future of our nation. “Our students are the future of...
View ArticleLas Vegas to Honiara
…Hip-hop dancer offers free classes SOLOMON Islands hip-hop sensation Duncan Maetoloa returned home from the Hip Hop International (HHI) Dance Champions in Las Vegas to offer free dance classes for...
View ArticleTobacco plain packaging law takes another step towards reality
PLAIN packaging for cigarettes has taken another step towards reality, despite suggestions that manufacturers and retailers should be given more time to sell their old stock. The Smoke-free...
View Article2023 Pacific Games may bring China and Taiwan closer
SOLOMON Islands preparation toward hosting the 2023 Pacific Games could harmonise the deep political division between China and Taiwan. Well, that is if both countries decide to assist Solomon Islands...
View ArticleState solution
Its either Federalism or Independence for Guadalcanal province THE Guadalcanal Provincial Government will explore the option for full Independence if the Federal Constitution Bill is defeated in the...
View ArticlePNA identifies interesting trends
THE PNA has detected some interesting fishing patterns during the FAD closure period. Fishing effort was high in the northern and eastern regions which is a contrast to the early 3 months of the year...
View ArticleOld Gizo hospital scene cleared of Asbestos
GIZO public are now relieved after authorities announced the removal of the last Asbestos remains from the burnt down Hospital yesterday. Chairman of the task force Adrian Tony told Island Sun...
View ArticleCall to review safety on East Malaita
A call has been made to review road safety in East Malaita following a fatal incident involving a motor vehicle that resulted in the death of a man last month. East Malaita man, Richard Raramo said the...
View ArticleHigh school debate today
THE Australian High Commission will today host students from four Honiara high schools in the annual G’Day Solomon Islands Great Debate. Australian High Commissioner Andrew Byrne said he was excited to...
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