ONCE a restricted site for access to the ordinary during the Chinese Ming and Qing Dynasties, Zijincheng, which translates to “Purple Forbidden City” in English, now stands as one of the world’s major tourist attractions, with a daily visitor average of 40,000. On Tuesday 29 April, I had the privilege of visiting this must see…
A new media platform called ‘Streamline Visuals’ was recently launched aimed at promoting all sectors of the country. Co-owners Steveron Timi and John Kirry explained the aim is to elevate the Solomon Islands’ media industry by promoting culture, artefacts, history, education, health, and key sectors of the economy through dynamic productions. Their efforts have recently…
Tulagi Police have arrested a male suspect for assaulting his wife at Toga village in Central Province (CP) recently. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Central Province, Superintendent David Soakai, said the arrest came about after the wife reported his husband to the police for smoking marijuana. PPC Soakai said it was alleged that the suspect got…
A catechist at the Bola community in Central Province has been arrested for disturbance during Easter weekend recently. Tulagi police carried out the arrest. It was alleged that the catechist disturbed, threatened, and assaulted and used abusive words during the program while the Bola community gathered for their program. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Central Province…
PRIMARY school students of St Nicholas Anglican College (SNAC) in Honiara on Friday successfully hold its 2025 annual speech competition. The speech competition was held at the assembly hall. It was organised to select their speech representative for the upcoming Anglican Church of Melanesia Schools, Institutions and Communities (ACOMSIC) Games that will occur from 15th…
INTERNATIONAL journalists on a three-month study tour in China were introduced to Artificial Intelligence (AI)-embraced telecommunication and broadcasting service contents showcased at the 31st China Content Broadcasting Network Exhibition (CCBN) in Beijing. CCBN is largest annual broadcasting technology and equipment expo in the Asia-Pacific region and boasts 60,000 square metres of exhibition space, attracting more…
Our Telekom, through its mobile money platform M-SELEN, has entered a landmark partnership with Islands of the Sea Entertainment (IOTS Ent.) and Reggae Haus to power Solomon Islands’ first-ever e-ticketing gateway. This digital finance breakthrough will support the upcoming Buad Keeper Live Stream concert on Saturday 26 April 2025 at Cowboy’s Grill Bar & Restaurant.…
The Takwa Community in North Malaita is now better equipped to withstand natural disasters, following a two-day simulation training exercises conducted by the Church Action Agency Network Disaster Operation (CANDO) and its partners recently. CANDO is The Church Agencies Network – Disaster Operations (CAN DO) was formed in 2015 to better coordinate and strengthen our…
THE sun blazed overhead, but the chilly breeze kept the heat in check at the Juyongguang Section of the Great Wall of China as a group of international journalists gathered for a visit to this famous scenic spot located 60-kilometres from downtown Beijing. The Great Wall of China is recognised as one of the Seven…
Roderick Bay Beach Bungalow and Pelican Shipping Ltd successfully organised a one day cruise trip to Ngella Islands, Central Province as part of the Easter Monday celebration. The trip according to the director and owner of Roderick Bay Beach Bungalow Mr Patrick Sara and the Manager of Pelican Shipping Ltd Mr Romeo is to promote…