CYCLONE EMERGING

Slowly moving out from Solomon seas By IAN M. KAUKUI A TROPICAL Cyclone was analysed by the Fiji Meteorological office at midday yesterday between Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. However its position is poor based on visible and infrared satellite images. “The Tropical disturbance is currently slow moving but is expected to move southeast in the…

FROM MEDIA TO POLITICS

Julian Maka’a is new Premier of Makira Ulawa Province By GEORGE ATKIN In Kirakira FORMER state broadcaster Mr Julian Maka’a, is the new Premier of Makira Ulawa Province after the Provincial Assembly elected him with 14 votes January 10, while his rival, former West Makira Member of Parliament, Mr Jackson Suna’one received six votes. In his…

New Australian High Commissioner here

AUSTRALIA’S new High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Dr Lachlan Strahan, presented his credentials yesterday to Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.  Handing over his letter of credentials, Dr Strahan said Australia and Solomon Islands are neighbours, strong friends and close partners. “Australia and Solomon Islands have shared cordial relations since diplomatic relations were established in 1982,” he…

Premier Gina congratulates Maka’a

The Premier of Western Province David Lani Gina has joined leaders across Solomon Islands sending a Congratulatory message to the newly elected Premier of Makira Province Julian Maka’a, on behalf of the people in the Western Province. In his message he described the newly elected Premier as someone with a proper attitude and capacity taking…

KAUA OFF TO MALTA

SOLOMON Islands International Atkin Kaua has commenced his journey for trials with Maltese Football Club Tarxien Rainbows, Thursday. Kaua was farewelled by his club mates from Laugu FC, family and relatives who wished him all the best in his trials. This is his first ever trial with any club from Europe and Kaua understands it’s…