After last week’s confrontation with the Education office, they appeared again on Tuesday but this time with placards showing their dire need to have their semester allowances processed. More than 1140 government sponsored students at the country’s university for the second time confronted the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) demanding an explanation…
MALAITA Eagles coach Terry Oiaka urged his players to setup in their next match of the Solomon Cup this weekend. The Eagles could not turn their dominance of the encounter with Western Turtles into victory. Speaking to the press after the 1-1 draw with the Turtles on Tuesday, Oiaka said his boys need to step…
Real Kakamora registered their first win of the 2017 Solomon Cup tournament with an impressive 8-0 against Renbel at the Lawson Tama Stadium, Tuesday. Six goals in the first half and two more in the second half was more than enough for the Solomon Games champions to seal their first win of group B. Real…
….Undersea cable to boost commercial activities THE deal for the much awaited Fibre Optic Cable System that will offer faster and cheaper internet connectivity in the country come 2019 has been signed on Tuesday in Honiara. Solomon Islands Government, Solomon Island Submarine Cable Company (SISCC) and Huawei International all signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU).…
Dear Editor – On behalf of the Ontong Java Atoll Development Company and the Ontong Java Atoll community, I am once again honored to draft and present this correspondence affirming our full commitment, honorable and sustainably minded intentions; and confidence in the detailed technological, farming, and sustainable management solutions outlined for Ontong Java’s sea farm…
This week the country is farewelling the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI). The week long event kicked off last Sunday with a Thanks-giving ceremony at the Maranatha Hall in East Honiara. Throughout this week a number of activities have been lined up for the farewell program. Its a time for everyone to come…
THE diocese of Malaita (DOM) in the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) on Sunday officially opened their 20th Diocesan Synod at Fourau village, Eastern Region of the Diocese. The program begun with a colorful welcome ceremony on Saturday afternoon. More than 150 Synod delegates led by the Bishop of Malaita, the Right Reverend Sam Sahu…
A GROUND breaking ceremony for the Small Malaita Constituency (SMC) road infrastructure program and the dedication of road project machineries have been successfully conducted fortnight ago. A statement from the SMC said the event was held on 14 June 2017, thanks to the active involvement of the Member of Parliament Rick Houenipwela. The SMC Office…