Beijing Polytechnic Uni prioritises quality vocational training

CHINA’S Beijing Polytechnic University does not only prioritize qualify vocational training for Chinese, but for the global community. The university, which established cooperation with nearly 50 universities in 19 countries across five continents, was awarded an excellent rating for foreign student education in 2024 and receives 30 visiting delegations annually. Journalists from the Pacific-Asia region…

Tribes challenge Kongulai deal

Tandai Water Management Corporation Limited is currently challenging the Ministry of Lands Housing & Survey (MLHS) in the High Court over the signing of a new Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on 29 November 2023 to negotiate the Conditions for variation of the Lease which was already expired on 30th December 2020. The MOA stipulates that…

Probe into missing crew continues

AUKI police are continuing their investigation into the disappearance of a crew member who reportedly fell overboard from Pelican II while enroute from Honiara to Malaita Province early this month. The incident is believed to have occurred at an unknown location between Gela and Malaita on Friday 6th June. The missing man was a crew…

Noro women’s soccer league underway

The Noro Women’s soccer league in Western Province is now underway. This followed its official opening in Noro on Saturday 21st June 2025. The opening ceremony featured team parade and followed by speeches. Vice President of Noro Football Association Ishmael Kuvi in his speech said, the hosting of the competition is to develop football skills amongst…

Under-age drinking on the rise in Auki

POLICE in Malaita Province have reported a concerning rise in under-age drinking, particularly amongst students, in public areas around Auki. During the first crime prevention operation conducted in Auki two weeks ago, officers arrested three young men and issued warnings to several under-age boys and girls found drinking and causing public disturbances. Malaita Provincial Police…