THE tranquil surroundings of Nila Station in the Shortlands Islands in the Western Province, have been disrupted and locals are now facing eviction orders prompting them to seek new land for settlement. This follows a prolonged legal battle between the Roman Catholic Church and the residents who have long called Nila Island their home. The…
THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) have signed a Record of Discussions that will boost maternal healthcare in Solomon Islands. The MHMS Permanent Secretary Pauline McNeil and the KOICA Country Director Kapchae Ra signed the documents at the World Health Organization Country Representative office recently. The…
Landmark trade and development agreement reviewed in SI to assess benefits & determine possible modifications THE Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus (PACER Plus) has undergone a general review in Solomon Islands to assess its benefits to the country. PACER) Plus which is dubbed a landmark trade and development agreement aims to raise living…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) welcomed 68 new recruits at Rove police headquarters on 12 February 2023. The total 68 recruits consist of 48 males and 22 females and they represent all the nine provinces of the Solomon Islands. The new recruits will undergo18 weeks of intensive training which will involve a lot…
SIEC reminds electoral officials of core election values, increases manpower to deliver joint elections ELECTORAL officers have been reminded that in order for elections to truly reflect the will of the people, they are to uphold the core values of integrity, neutrality, transparency, fairness and respect voter secrecy. The reminder was issued by the Solomon…
SOLOMON Islands hotshot Raphael Lea’i also known as ‘Rafa’ still has a valid contract with Bosnian footballing giant FK Velež Mostar. That’s according to Henderson Eels Football Club owner Hudson Wakio in response to a question about Lea’i and whether he will be rejoining Eels for the 2024 season. Lea’i was a member of Eels…
UMI for Change (U4C) Political Party aims to build existing inclusive education policy in the country. U4C political Party President Daniel Suidani stated this when launching the party’s manifesto in Auki recently. Mr Suidani told the gathering that attended the launch that his party aims to build on the country’s existing inclusive education policy to…
SOLOMON Airlines 32-seater Dash8 aircraft has resumed its normal service as of last Wednesday after being grounded for about a week to undergo routine maintenance. The aircraft was grounded on Wednesday 31January, leaving a number of the domestic routes affected. The aircraft normally serves routes like Lata, Kira, Munda and Gizo. During the aircraft’s absence,…
THE second edition of the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) President Futsal Cup is set to commence at Friendship Hall this week. An impressive fifteen teams have confirmed their participation, marking a significant rise from the previous year’s competition. The SIFF Super Futsal League board officially announced the inclusion of 15 diverse futsal teams, showcasing…
A MAN who was charged with the murder of another man at Lau Valley, East Honiara, last December is now armed with a lawyer. Daniel Kwalai of Public Solicitor’s Office has been allocated to represent the defendant Nelson Magi. This was confirmed when the matter was brought to the Honiara Magistrate Court last week. However,…