THERE are confusions in the Western Province as to the right date for the commencement of the 2023 academic year. After the late start of the 2022 academic year in June due to COVID-19, the Ministry of Education and Human Resource (MEHRD) had stated that all schools nationwide will begin the 2023 Academic Year on…
Dear Editor, Sunday 1st January 2023 is a new beginning for many people. It’s a special day for many reasons. In fact, different people will see different reasons to celebrate this day. A couple of things will be the same though. The sun will rise this morning in most places and later set this evening.…
SOLOMON Islands farewelled 2022 with a hefty pay raise for its 50 Members of Parliament. The Parliamentary Entitlements Commission [PEC] – the legal body that regulates terms and conditions for Parliamentarians – is proposing increases in salaries and other parliamentary entitlements to be effective from April 1 next year, a PEC confidential document has revealed.…
Dear Editor, As we end 2022 and are about to begin a new year on Sunday I hope the next 12 moves will see greater moves to witness national unity across the country taking into consideration the unique aspects of the cultural heritage of the Solomon Islands, comprising of social norms and behavior, customs, habits…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers at Tulagi in Central Island Province are investigating an infanticide incident in relation to the body of a female infant found washed ashore at Boromole Village seaside on 21 December 2022. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Central Province Superintendent David Soakai says, “The body of the female infant…
THE Solomon Islands Swimming Federation (SISF) is grateful for a successful year having achieved a good number of successful programs despite the challenges faced by Covid 19 early in the year. SISF has successfully hosted their National Swimming Championship, conducted swimming technical officials certification training, and coaching certification clinic supporting the athletes. SISF has reached…
DEAR Editor, First of all, I would like to congratulate and welcome all of the 26 Provincial Members of the Western Provincial Assembly for successfully securing a seat in their respective wards during the 14 December 2022 Provincial Election. And very soon, you will get to choose from amongst yourselves the next Premier of the…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has cautioned the ministry of health to be vigilant for new Covid variants on incoming tourists to Solomon Islands. In a statement Honorable Wale said China’s move to open up international travel has caused global concerns for possible new variants spreading beyond China’s borders. He said passengers travelling from…
WP Assembly members urged to choose right premier as lobbying reaches new heights and amidst concerns about the integrity of a premier candidate AS lobbying intensifies for a new premier and the formation of the next Western Provincial Government (WPG), the 26 Members of the Western Provincial Assembly are called on to choose the right…
Solomon Islands Para-Athletes Aims for Gold at the Pacific Games 2023 Helping youths with disability brings a deep sense of stewardship. Knowing that you can help take care of others nurtures in you the characteristics of kindness and goodwill. This is the story of Kevin Olea who works closely with persons with disability and special…