Who is Santa Claus?

By Nelson HU Boso, Noro Town. Once again, its December and we are in another season of nativity known to many Christians, and perhaps other religions, as Christmas. Once again, we as parents and guardians will be pestered into or nagged at by our dear ones. And it is about this queried persona non grata…

$13M SECURED FOR BIOGAS PROJECT

The Solomon Islands recently successfully secured USD1.58 million (12.8m SBD) for the SENBIOSIS Project (Sustainable Energy from Biogas in Solomon Islands) at the18th Joint Committee Meeting of the Cooperation Programme of the Governments of the Pacific Small Island Developing States and the Governments of Italy, Austria, Luxembourg and Spain.  The approval followed the submission and…

Apprentices end 6 months practical with RSIPF

Fifteen apprentices have been presented with certificates of appreciation after completing six months of practical work with the Property and Infrastructure Department (PID) and Garage of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF). Assistant Commissioner (AC) Corporate Support (CS), Mr. Stanley Riolo, presented the certificate of appreciation to the apprentice at Rove Police Headquarters on…

PM acknowledges role of Churches

Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has acknowledged the role of the churches in nurturing the spiritual well-being of our people. He was speaking on Monday morning during a firstever ‘Prime Minister’s Thank You Reception’ held at the Heritage Park Hotel. Members of the media and church leaders were present at this historic reception organised specifically…

Attacker apologises to CCECC

A reconciliation following the attack of a China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) was held this week. A CCECC worker was recently attacked at the Kolofe construction campsite in North Malaita. The worker sustained wounds to his head and hand. The suspect’s brother has formally apologised to the company and relevant authorities. The apology was…

Rev. Mathew Lamana ordained as Priest in Shortlands

More than one thousand Roman Catholic worshippers from across the Shortland Islands far western border line, Choiseul Province, and Bougainville gathered at Gaomae, Shortland Islands, on Saturday to witness the ordination of Rev. Mathew Lamana, OP. The significant religious event drew strong support from neighbouring regions, including over 200 parishioners from the Piano Parish in Bougainville,…

GKC OUTLINES FLAGSHIP PROJECT DELIVERIES FOR 2025

The Gizo–Kolombangara Constituency (GKC) has outlined major flagship project deliveries for 2025, focusing on fisheries, forestry and agriculture as key drivers of local economic growth. Speaking on Monday during the GKC Cup celebrations under the theme “One Constituency, One Future: Showcasing Culture, Talent and Development,” Member of Parliament for Gizo–Kolombangara Constituency, Hon. Jimson Tanaganda, said…