INSTITUTIONS and individuals have defended Forest Association’s (SFA’s) charitable work in Solomon Islands, saying those calling for its de-registrations are doing so out of jealousy and vested interest. And the move, they say could render thousands without work should the move by Government MPs and backbench proceed with their demand to close down the SFA.…
RENDOVA Devon of Rendova Harbour in North Rendova, Western Province has been crowned champion of the Kenwood Harry’s Cup 2025. The soccer tournament was staged at the Turaga soccer field in Ughele village, South Rendova. The tournament concluded last Wednesday after two weeks of intensive matches by the participating teams. Devon beat Malangana Dolphin 1:0…
THE People’s Republic of China (PRC) has equipped a local club – United Kwara’ae Football Club (UKFC) – with sporting gears as they prepare for their remaining matches of the 2024 Honiara Football Association League. The timely support consists of 10 soccer balls, 25 t-shirts, a small basket of training equipment and a big basket…
SOLOMON Host – the host of the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025 – is yet to secure a platinum sponsor for the prestigious regional event scheduled for February 1 to 8 in Honiara. Owner of Solomon Host and Director of the Miss Solomon Islands Pageant, Joyce Konofilia revealed this Friday at a press conference. …
THE Cook Islands will be represented by its Miss Cook Islands Aotearoa at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant 2025 in Honiara next month. This was announced by the Director of Miss Solomon Islands Pageant and owner of Solomon Host, Joyce Konofilia. Solomon Host holds the organising right for the Miss Solomon Islands Pageant and holds…
THE Minister for Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening, Wayne Ghemu has assured that his ministry will work on ensuring that the Provincial Government Reform Bill is taken to Parliament by this year for tabling. His assurance follows the defeat of the Constituent Assembly Meeting Amendment Bill 2024 in Parliament last month. The bill required a…
BRIDE price commits wives to obey the demands of their husbands. This is the popular view held by the people of Tawatana village, Arosi One of West Makira, Makira-Ulawa Province. The view was expressed in interviews with people discussing domestic violence, family violence and violence against women. People interviewed included men and women from Temotu…
AROSI One cocoa farmers of West Makira, Makira-Ulawa Province have been warned not to sell unripe cocoa fruits. Local Cocoa buyers who also dry wet cocoa beans in the Arosi One area made the reminder after cocoa buyers in Honiara had complained that some dried cocoa beans bought from Arosi One cocoa traders had been…
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) on Monday 13th January 2025, released the National Examination and Placement Results for Years 9,11 and 12. This was after the Minister of Education, Hon. Tozen Leokana signed off the release of the results. This is in accordance with section 64 (1) of the Education Act…
SOLOMON Islands has the highest-ranked passport of Pacific Island nations – sitting at 37th equal. Thats according to the Henley Passport Index. The index, organised by a consulting firm that describes itself as “the global leader in residence and citizenship by investment,” released the list based on global travel freedoms using data from the International…