Satu supports loan deal

OUTSPOKEN chief and Director of the Solomon Islands Marine Mammal Education Centre (SIMMEC) in Gavutu Islands in Central Province Robert Satu says he supports the government in its move in the proposed USD$100 Billion loan deal. Chief Satu said the reason why he is supporting the move is that he believes that, that is the only…

In whose interest, Mamae & Sore?

The majority of City residents and working population, market vendors, teachers, Police Officers, Public Officers, City Councillors and their employees, school children and thousands more in the provinces have benefited tangibly from their investment with One Link Pacifica and thousands more are waiting patiently to receive their share of their investment with One Link Pacifica,…

Students engage in art exchange project

A GROUP of students from Burnscreek Adventist primary school in East Honiara has successfully engaged in a drawing project as part of a cultural exchange program with a school in Japan. The project called ‘Art Mile Project’ is an international exchange project between Japanese and foreign elementary schools. It is funded each year by Art…

Warriors’ first win

DESPITE missing two of their key players, Telekom S-league (TSL) Champions Solomon Warriors FC managed to edge their way past Tahiti’s AS Tiare in the OFC Champions League group C’s opening clash in New Caledonia on Sunday. Following a goalless first half, Warriors broke the deadlock when Dennis Ifunaoa headed home the lone winning goal…

Suidani queries grants from China

The Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani has questioned Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and his pro-China advocates over the Chinese grants they are preaching about prior to the switch that China will provide to the country.  Premier Suidani raised the question after the Finance Minister Harry Kuma was involved in a negotiation deal with a private…

Takwa clinic drug selling probed

CONCERNS have been raised by community members living around the Takwa Clinic, North Malaita over how the Nurse In-charge at the clinic continues to sell drugs to patients. Information received by the concerned public last Friday said the issue has forced patients to question the legality of the nurse’s actions. A patient Wilson Renge told…

Australia supports Solomons’ Buy Local campaign

The Australian Government initiative, Strongim Bisnis, is supporting a campaign that encourages Solomon Islanders to buy Solomon Islands products over imported alternatives. The message of the campaign is “Iumi Buy Lokol for Mekim Lokol Jobs”. The message highlights that when people buy Solomon Islands products, they support Solomon Islands businesses. These businesses often employ Solomon…

Wini edges closer to Olympic qualification

SOLOMON Islands top female weightlifter Jenly Tegu Wini edges closer to her qualification for the Olympic Games this year following another impressive performance. Wini won a gold medal in the Australian Open hosted by the Australian Weightlifting Federation as she continues her quest to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games. This is a massive contribution…