1st March declared as a Public Holiday

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GCU: The Solomon Islands Government wishes to advise all Government Ministries and Agencies, Business Houses, Diplomatic Missions and International Agencies and the General Public that Tuesday 1st of March 2016 has been declared as a “National Day of Mourning” in honour of the Late Sir Peter Kenilorea who passed away on Thursday 25th of February…

To Sir Peter

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Vatud shipping company

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Dear Editor – Firstly I would like to congratulate MP Freda Tuki acomua and her entire committee and officials for their splendid and fine achievement in establishing a long awaited vital shipping service, and essentially acquiring a boat, the MV Vatud Star, despite being in office just less than 18 months..hooray! Do not let your…

A tribute to a Father

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Solomon Islands mourns a true leaderIn a leap year, 2016, the twenty fifth dayResting peacefully, a hero exits the stage Peter, your life story speaks volumesEver always loyal to these isles you loveThe nation you fathered for so longEquity and sovereignty sit in your heartResonating through time’s passage Kenilorea, your life story speak volumesEarnest and…