The Miss Pacific Islands reigning queens from the eight (8) Pacific Island Nations together with the current Miss Pacific Moemoana Safaátoa Schwenke on Monday visited the National Referral Hospital (NRH). They spent time at the Children’s Ward. NRH Medical Superintendent Dr Janella Solomon and other NRH Senior staff accompanied the pageants during the brief visit.…
Bishop Peter Houhou celebrated the feast of St. John Bosco in Taro on January 31. The celebration was enlivened by activities that began upon his arrival on January 25, starting with his privileged visit to St. Joseph Catholic Secondary School on January 27. There the bishop was able to update the staff about the diocesan…
A total of 76 Newly Entrant Correctional Officers (NECO) has taken their Oath or Affirmation on Enlistment before the Commissioner of Correctional Service Solomon Islands (CSSI), at the Correctional Headquarter, Rove on Thursday 29 January 2025. CSSI Commissioner Mactus Forau informed the New Recruits that in accordance with section 123 (2) of the Solomon Islands…
The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, has issued an urgent call for an international investigation into serious allegations that the Indonesian military has once again deployed chemical weapons, specifically white phosphorus, against innocent West Papuans in Kiwirok. These grave allegations, detailed in Frontier War, include testimonies from West Papuans describing fatalities consistent with…
The Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025 contestants have shared their views about some of the pressing issues that are currently facing the Pacific. They highlighted these issues during a press conference held on Sunday afternoon. Miss Samoa, Litara Ieremia-Allan mentioned gender based violence and youth Unemployment. “I’m not sure about other Pacific Islands but…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale says delays by the National Hosting Authority (NHA) to provide audit documentations for the Pacific Games 2023 to the auditors is a very serious matter. The delayed documentations include transactions for major procurements for the Games. The Opposition Leader said the PG 2023 was marred with serious allegations of…
THE Honiara City Council (HCC) has announced a mass eradication of dogs, targeting particularly stray and unlicensed dogs in the city. The operation commenced as of February 1, Saturday. In a statement issued last week, HCC emphasised that the operation will target stray dogs and those found without proper tags to indicate they are licensed.…
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) is aware of a fake social media page falsely claiming to represent the ministry. This page has been spreading misleading information, including allegations of leaked exam papers and inappropriate content. The individual behind this fake page appears to be attempting to discredit the ministry’s work both…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP extended a warm welcome to the contestants of the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) during a courtesy visit at his office this (Monday) morning. Prime Minister Manele expressed the country’s pride in hosting the prestigious pageant and extended a heartfelt welcome to the contestants. He emphasized that the pageant…
THE Member of Parliament (MP) for South New Georgia Rendova and Tetepare (SNR&T) Constituency, David Gina has kept his election promise to Elomana Seventh-day Adventist Church in Ughele village in Ward 18 of South Rendova, Western Province. MP Gina promised that he will fully support the Elomana church building project during the 2024 National General…