Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo last Friday welcomed the crew of HMAS Parramatta last Friday when the long-range frigate vessel docked at Point Cruz. In a brief speech PM Lilo welcomed the crew members onboard the boat, and thanked them for their goodwill visit. “This kind of engagement is good for our community, and I’d…
Malaita consultation workshop for children successfully ended over the weekend at the Malaita provincial Green House in Auki. The workshop was held from Tuesday to Saturday with the aim of gathering of information from children from the stake holders of the Malaita provincial government. The facilitators of the Malaita consultation workshop for children were Clara…
THE type of preliminary inquiry to be conducted in the case of a man facing a murder charge will be confirmed on July 23. Lawyer representing Alphy Manedetea on Wednesday said despite receiving full disclosures, the type of preliminary inquiry whether it will be short or long is not yet determined. Wayne Ghemu of Public…
City Mayor Andrew Mua has voiced his frustration over the decision to allow a temporary permit for vendors to sell betel nut during the trade expo event last week. Speaking to this paper Mua said he was not happy in the way the clerk was pressurised to issue the temporary permit for vendors to sell…
The Solo environment and beautification (SEB) is preparing to assist victims in Guadalcanal who have been affected by the recent flash flooding. The asistance which will be in the form of planting materials, like cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers which is expected be delivered in the next few weeks. The assistance is being supported by AusAID through…
The much awaited Aquila Talasasa festival will is set to be staged this week. However it would be staged on a low scale due to lack of funds. This was revealed by the Western provincial tourism minister Chris Mesepitu. “The festival will be organised on a small scale since the organising committee is facing financial…
ALL international flights between Nadi, Fiji and Honiara operated by Fiji Airways and Solomon Airlines have been suspended indefinitely. This follows a stand-off between the civil aviation authorities of the two Melanesian countries which has been going since early this month without any solution. As a result Fijian authorities have denied Solomon Airlines from landing…
The opening of the 2014 Solo Icon yesterday has brought hundreds of youths in Honiara which at the art gallery showground. The opening was highlighted with youths participating, sharing and expressing their talent through their style of singing . The theme of this year’s event is “Citizen Govern through quality choice.” It was aimed at…
Local horticulture graduates last week farewelled an Australian volunteer after spending 18 months providing training to local environmental and beautification students. During the graduation ceremony on Friday at the Solo environment and beautification education center in Ranadi, east Honiara Dan Austin was farewelled. Betty Mara a level three students said they were proud to have…
TWO officials from International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) in Malaysia are currently in Solomon Islands on a 10 visit. IPPF regional manager Subatra Jayaraj said the visit was to monitor and evaluate the work of Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood Association (SIPPA) inside our communities. Ms Jayaraj said 15 communities in East Guadalcanal will be visited.…