Miss Pacific Island Pageant (MPIP) 2025 is getting excited as the count down towards the crowning night this weekend is fast approaching. Organisers of the event in a statement this morning says; “Exciting times ahead for the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant! We’re already off to a great start, and the finish line is in sight.”…
THE couple charged in connection with the larceny of gold ashes worth $2.6million and possessing police uniforms returns to court this week for possible plea. A bail application will also be made for the husband Max Gura. Gura and his wife Miriam Keni Sasau, who is on bail, were charged with Simple Larceny and Possession…
TRIAL for the two men accused of murdering a 43-year-old man at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) compound in 2023 gets underway in the High Court on Monday.. Michael Sodu and Philip Mamuala are each facing a charge of murder. The prosecution plans to call six witnesses at the trial, which is scheduled to start…
The Honiara City Council (HCC) recently held a dialogue with members of the East Honiara Constituency Committee to discuss the establishment of a new healthcare clinic to be located at Ilia School area, East Honiara. This important initiative aims to improve access to healthcare services for residents in East Honiara. During the meeting, both parties…
AS part of honouring the traditional landowners of Guadalcanal where Honiara – the host of Miss Pacific Island show is located, a chupu ceremony was held early this week. Monday’s ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including the Premier of Guadalcanal, Hon. Willie Atu, Tourism CEO Mr. Dagnal Dereveke, the Pageant Director Joyce Konofilia, and…
PRIMARY School students of St. Nicholas were able to learn about the Japanese culture during Japan Festival event on Saturday 1st February. Members of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) volunteers based in the country facilitated the event. The event was aimed to introduce Japanese culture. It provided a wonderful opportunity for students and parents to…
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.…
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…