FOR the first time in Solomon Islands, the New Zealand (NZ) High Commission Office in Honiara is organising a day along activity called ‘New Zealand festival’ next month as part of celebrating the partnership between the Solomons and New Zealand. A statement from the Office said, “the New Zealand Festival is happening for the first…
STUDENTS from Guadalcanal studying at the Don Bosco Technical Institute, Henderson in Central Guadalcanal have clinched the top prize for their stunning performance, dancing talents and cultural heritage at the school’s Cultural Day last Friday. The cultural event was held to coincide with the birthday anniversary of the Italian founder of Don Bosco Institutions around…
IN the lead-up to this weekend’s Miss Solomon Islands Pageant 2024 competition, one of the six contestants for the crown, Miss Lauru Elsie Polosovai is set to raise advocacy and drive support initiatives towards women’s health initiatives. Ms Polosovai, 23, who hails from Dara and Vuruleke in the Choiseul Province and Bina in West Kwaio…
MISS SICAN (Solomon Islands Climate Action Network), Azarinnah Zolela Stevens has demonstrated a deep sense of motivation in her advocacy on the issue of Climate Change in the Climate Justice Show Charity Fundraiser at the Pacific Crown Hotel in Honiara on Saturday. Miss SICAN, who is Contestant #4 in the Miss Solomon Islands Pageant (MSIP)…
IN a stunning showcase of the country’s diverse cultures, the Don Bosco Technical institute in Solomon Islands last Friday celebrated the birthday of the institution’s Italian founder Don Melchior Bosco along with Don Bosco Institutes in 136 countries across the globe. In honor of the founding father, the Don Bosco Technical Institute Solomon Islands organized…
MQB Tailor and Dye Shop is the main tailor to dress Miss Lauru, Ms. Elsie Polosovai for the final Miss Solomon Islands Pageant (MSIP) event this weekend. Miss Lauru will wear the dresses during the crowning night which is set for this Saturday at Pacific Crown Hotel. MQB Owner, Margaret Qae has confirmed this to…
CHILD Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) of Solomon Islands on Saturday held an Inter-denominational Children’s Rally at the South Seas Evangelical Church (SSEC) Central Church in Honiara. The event saw children’s clubs, Sunday school groups and teachers from different denominations in Central Honiara zones came together to teach and share God’s word to the children. The rally…
THE Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Police Band (PB) rocked the crowd in Auki during the 41st Second Appointed Day anniversary of Malaita Province on Thursday with their entertaining display. Police band officers performed a number of items that moved the crowd and the visiting high-level visiting delegation from Honiara. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita…
THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) and its stakeholders recently commemorated the World Breastfeeding Week highlighting the importance of breastfeeding. It was held based on the theme ‘Close the Gap: Breastfeeding support for all.’ Speaking at the event on behalf of the MHMS Permanent Secretary Pauline McNeil, the Deputy Secretary (Healthcare), Dr Gregory…
EXCITEMENT is building for the Miss Solomon Islands Pageant (MSIP) as the official crowning night approaches. The grand event is scheduled for Saturday, August 24th, at the Pacific Crown Hotel, with doors opening at 5pm and the show beginning at 7pm. Tickets are still up for grabs for those eager to witness the final competition…