Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) is calling on the government to quickly announce the new Police Chief. The call came following reports the name of the new police chief has already been submitted to the Office of the Prime Minister for its final say. Forum President Charles Dausabea claimed people of this country are so excited…
Central province will celebrate its second appointed day today. A number of activities have been planned for the day. Acting provincial police commander John Sara told the Solomon Star last week that the celebration will be held at the provincial capital Tulagi. His officers will be part of the event by conduct a parade. Since…
Pacific Musical Maestro and the musical mastermind behind the music of Lord of the Rings and upcoming third edition of the Hobbit, Igelese Ete is back in the Solomon Islands to once again ‘Serve’ as he puts it. Igelese Ete, a New Zealand national who since 2006 has been at the University of the South…
PRIME Minister Peter O’Neill has hailed the Melanesian nations as the economic powerhouse of the Pacific. He told a special Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders’ summit in Port Moresby on Wednesday night that “together our region comprises the landmass, bigger population, immense bio-diversity as well as greater economic activity and growth”. “We are at the forefront…
The full team have arrived for the Solomon Islands Choral festival. In the country to help the Pasifika Events and Solomon Voices Choir host are the musical Maestro Igelese Ete, Fiji Youth Activist Peter Waqavonovono and Fiji Recording Artist, Eroni (the Heart) Dina. All persons are members of the Pasifika Voices choir, an artist in…
Minister for public service Stanley Sofu along with his permanent secretary attended the 2014 UN Public Service Forum in Seoul, South Korea last week. The forum gives an opportunity for public service ministers from Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, Caribbean and the pacific with their official and international experts and practitioners to discuss and exchange…
Deputy Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga yesterday joins Koa valley community in Central Honiara to remember those who lost their lives during the April flash flooding. The visit was an invitation from the community leader to DPM to also attend the St Day and commemoration of those who lost their lives. Speaking at the ceremony Deputy…
For the first time after the April flash flooding community of Koa Valley below Koa Hill near Mataniko river has celebrated St John the Baptist day yesterday. The celebration coincided with the blessing of the church building and to remember those who lost their lives during the flash flooding. Deputy Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga, community…
HE describes himself as one who is shy and reserved. You would not have suspected it if you were at his presentation at the University of the South Pacific last week where the topic has been something of interest to him since he was a boy. Lekima Copeland is freshwater ichthyologist at the USP’s Institute…
THE Fiji delegation led the march for the official opening ceremony of the 5th Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on Saturday. A statement from the Ministry of Information reported that the delegation marched for more than five kilometres from the festival arts village to Sir John Guise stadium. Permanent…