The main program for the upcoming 6th Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival (MACFest) is now available online to get a glimpse of what the festival will be like. The National Organising Committee (NOC) has released the program and is encouraging the public to view the main festival programme online. The programme with information on participating…
SOLOMON Islanders are far from being activists, says local activist and outspoken Honiara resident, Lawrence Makili. Mr Makili stated this, when speaking to local Journalists, during an anti-corruption media training in Honiara, last week. The former Honiara City Councillor said, people here are very vocal and great debaters to issues that are raised in the…
* Woman jailed for assault* Chinese yet to take plea Woman jailed for assault A WOMAN who confessed to assaulting another woman in Honiara in 2016 has been sentenced to six months imprisonment on Tuesday. This was after Rachael Roko pleaded guilty to one count of common assault. The court heard the victim came to…
Woman amongst candidates By AATAI JOHN LAUNGI A WOMAN is among five candidates who will contest the Gizo-Kolombangara by-election on May 23. She is Lanelle Tanangada, wife of former MP Jimson Tanangada, and a teacher by profession. Returning Officer for Gizo-Kolobangara Constituency Chris Siale confirmed Mrs Tanangada’s candidacy when the nominations closed yesterday evening. Former…