SOLOMON Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, William Soaki has underscored the importance of the Solomon Islands-PNG relationship. He dubbed the relationship as cordial and strong due to shared maritime borders, cultural and language similarity, especially amongst the common border communities. High Commissioner Soaki was speaking at a reception he hosted in Port Moresby…
THE Malaita Provincial Government, under the leadership of Premier Elijah Asilaua, are set to launch their policy document on the province’s Second Appointed Day next month. Malaita Province’s Second Appointed Day is August 15. The policy document launch is a priority of the Premier Asilaua government, which places topmost priority on the development of the…
Reports of political instability prompts call by PM Manele on citizens to embrace God and national interests and be vigilant against influences that seek to destroy SI PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has called on all Solomon Islanders to put God first and national interests second before personal interests amidst reports ‘that there are some people…
THE Western Provincial Government (WPG) has a policy to empower youths within the province to become good leaders. This was highlighted by Premier Billy Veo in his key note address to open a fair day for members of the Adventist Youth, Ambassador, Pathfinder and Adventurers (YAPA) on Sunday. The fun day coincided with the country’s…
REVEREND David Tiva Kapu of the Anglican Church of Melanesia has taken his oath of office and allegiance as the country’s new Governor General before Chief Justice Sir Albert Rocky Palmer during the 46th Independence Anniversary celebration at the National Stadium in Honiara, Monday. Reverend Kapu who comes from the Central Islands Province was elected…
THE Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has welcomed the appointment of James Dolarii as the new Chief Executive Officer. The appointment proved significant as the position has been vacant for almost a year. Mr Dolarii’s appointment is seen as a positive step for SICCI as it continues to promote and advocate for…
HONIARA City Mayor Eddie Kasute’e Siapu has highlighted unity as the greatest strength of a nation in his speech at the 46th Independence Anniversary celebration at the National Stadium in Honiara yesterday. Mayor Siapu said the theme of this year’s independence anniversary celebration “Charting a United and Transformative Future” perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the…
Tausoro stabbing trial starts Tuesday TRIAL on the matter of a man accused of stabbing an elderly man to death at Tausoro, Central Guadalcanal, last August will start today. The hearing of evidences will start before Judge John Keniapisia at 9.30am. The defendant Stanley Gegesi is facing trial for one count of Murder and one…
(AHC) AUSTRALIAN High Commission acting Counsellor Samantha Bell yesterday officially handed over the last of Australian Government-funded five new Honiara bus shelters to Honiara City Council Deputy Mayor Clement Terewauri, providing accessible, all-weather protection for thousands of travellers. Mrs Bell, Deputy Mayor Terewauri and Permanent Secretary Allan Lilia, Ministry of Infrastructure Development, joined local contractors…
(OFC) SOLOMON Islands showed their class to confirm OFC U-19 Men’s Championship 2024 semi-final spot after 3-0 victory against Fiji in Apia. There was plenty riding on this match, with Fiji and the Solomon Islands knowing a victory would secure their spot in the semi-finals of the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship. It didn’t take long…