Villagers still in tents

KOKODA villagers on east Guadalcanal are still living in tents four months after the April flash flood that washed away many houses.They live in tents that were provided by Red Cross of Solomon Islands (SIRC). This small rural community is located within Papagu village boundary one of the bigger village on east Guadalcanal where small…

Organisation supports widows and orphans

Widows and orphans at Abukwou community in Central Kwara’ae received gifts from a non- government organization called ‘Hearts of Hope Family’. The historic occasion was staged on Wednesday in the province. The Hearts of Hope family organization was founded by Ms Janet Justus Aihari in 2006 in her own home and later in 2010 where…

Iromea: We are helping our youths help themselves

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‘Use your phones wisely’

Mobile owners and customers are being reminded that good and bad aspects of using a cell phone is in their hands. Our Telekom Auki assistant manager Jimmy Nange highlighted this on Wednesday at the official launching of Fa’arau tower in Central Kwara’ae, Malaita province. During his speech, Mr Nange highlighted that cell phones can be…

Omissions and Objections period extended

The time period for omissions and objections has been extended for another five days starting today until August 11. The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) made the announcement during a media conference, Wednesday at the commissions head quarter at Vavaya Ridge. Chief electoral officer (CEO) Polycarp Haununu said the extension was granted by the commission…

Voters can check their names online

The Solomon Islands Electrol Commission SIEC has yesterday officially launched its newly designed website www.siec.gov.sb at the SIEC head office in Vavaya Ridge. The newly launched website was officially launched by the chief electoral commissioner Polycarp Haununu. Speaking to local media during the launching, Mr Haununu said that the launch of the SIEC website was…

Village to receive crushing mill

Mangakikivillage in West Guadalcanal will be receiving a coconut crushing mill, thanks to European Union (EU). The funding was made possible through the South Pacific Commission (SPC) to support the community. Management of Solomon Tropical Products which work closely with Mangakiki village for many years producing coconut oil will officially handover the machine to the…

USPSI to stage open day

The University of the South Pacific Solomon Islands Campus (USPSI) will join other partner USP regional campuses to celebrate USP open day today. The USP open day is an important event in the university’s calendar. Solomon Islands campus will also mark the day with its official program to be held at the Multi-purpose Hall. The…