Beula PSS shuts down after logging pollution In a shocking turn of events, Beulah Provincial Secondary School in Western Province was forced to close its doors last week following reports of alleged contamination of its water supply. The closure of the school was attributed to extensive tree felling activities in the vicinity recently, leading to…
THE Media Association Solomon Islands is mourning the unexpected loss of one of its dedicated members the late Atenia Tahu. The late Tahu was a kindhearted, hardworking, committed, and unique individual, MASI Vice President, Douglas Marau said. “We pay tribute to one of our very own. A dedicated member, brother, and father. Late Tahu was…
The Governor General His Excellency Sir David Vunagi used his King’s birthday speech to remind the nation of the words of His Majesty King Charles III when he last visited Solomon Islands in 2019, calling for the nation to end domestic violence and to remain vigilant on climate change and overfishing of our tuna resources.…
King Charles III’s Solomon Islands representative, Sir David Vunagi, highlights the key symbolism of the monarch’s birthday anniversary as Honiara celebrates the 74th anniversary THE Governor General, Sir David Vunagi, has ascribed the celebration of King Charles III’s 74th birthday anniversary by Solomon Islands last Friday as a celebration of connectedness, world peace, unity, friendship…
PROVINCIAL Member for Birao Ward in East Guadalcanal, Guadalcanal Province, has called on responsible authorities to find a safe and secure place in Honiara for fibreglass boats from the province as well as the Central Islands, Isabel and Malaita provinces to berth. MPA Tahisihaka Andrew Dormans made the plea in light of the condition of…
A FORMER member of the Malaita Eagle’s Force (MEF) who spent 11 years behind bars and nine years on parole was yesterday pardoned by the Governor General, Sir David Vunagi. The pardon was announced by Sir David during the celebration of King Charles III’s 74th birthday anniversary in Honiara yesterday. Governor General Sir David said,…
TWO men accused of possessing a firearm at Burns Creek, East Honiara, between December last year and January this year will be entering their pleas to the allegations next week. Dudley Fasi and Joe Moffin are facing one count each for the Possession of a Firearm without a Firearm Licence. Their matter was mentioned in…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers, the Correctional Services of Solomon Islands (CSSI) and the Police Band mounted a colourful Parade at the official program in commemoration of His Majesty King Charles III official 74th Birthday at the Lawson Tama. Solomon Islands today celebrated the first King’s Birthday. There were five parade groups which…
CHAIRMAN of the Aoke/langalanga Constituency Development Committee Matthew Walekoro has rebuffed the recent statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development against the MP for Aokelangalanga. Mr Walekoro said PS MID Stephen Maesiola’s statement was misleading, defamatory and disrespectful. Mr Walekoro said it is obvious that the PS has bowed down to…
PM Sogavare explains SIG’s stance for rejecting the Republic of Korea- Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Summit Declaration and that is it holds no interest in geopolitics SOLOMON Islands will not participate in geopolitics in its foreign relations engagements. Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, made this explicitly clear in reference to the position he had taken on…