Journalism and communication should rise beyond reporting, informing: Prof Zhou

JOURNALISM and communication should not only focus on reporting and informing the masses on happenings, but include specialist coverages on a wide range of issues, including business and furthermore, serve as a bridge between “different civilizations, different nations and even different eras.” These were the words of China’s Tsinghua University’s Dean of the School of…

Democracy the Chinese Way keeps evolving as China seeks the best governance outcome

WHEN people hear the term democracy, they automatically think of the western characteristics-based democracy or liberal democracy as it is the common democratic system there is in the world.  But there is also the Chinese-style democracy. This form of democracy is deeply influenced by China’s own long history, and rich people-centered culture and it has…

World class training on UXOs delivered 

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) has finished delivering world-class Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training to international partners. The International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) EOD Level 2 course was conducted at Hells Point for 9 weeks for students from the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) and Papua…

New Pope announced

Pope Robert Prevost is the new Chief Shepherd to lead the billions of Catholics Worldwide. The College of Cardinals has elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. The election took place in the Sistine Chapel, following the traditional conclave. The newly elected Pontiff has chosen the name Pope…

Heres the prices for beche-de-mer products

The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources on Thursday released prices for local sales and export prices for beche-de-mer products. This came weeks after lifting a ban on the harvesting and trade of beche-de-mer. Beche-de-mer harvesting was banned for more than two years to protect stocks of the endangered sea cucumber.  When the ban proved…

Sub-Regional Coordination of IOM presents credentials

The Sub-Regional Coordinator of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Mr Solomon Kantha presented his Letters of Credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka this week. Mr. Kantha assumes the role with coordinating responsibilities across the Pacific region, including Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tokelau,…

Police probe into ESP commences 

POLICE investigation into the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) is underway with several statements being taken to lead the investigation. Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau revealed that they have received the referrals of the ESP audit report from the Auditor General and are now inviting people for examination and question. He made this disclosure when asked by…

Vehicle test lane coming

The construction of the country’s first dedicated vehicle test lane will begin shortly, marking a significant milestone in the government’s ongoing efforts to modernize land transportation services and enhance road safety.The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) announced in a statement on Thursday. Currently, this vehicle inspection technology is stored at the mechanical compound, pending the…