Contestants visit NRH

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.…

76 new CSSI recruits sworn in

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…

Wale calls for immediate UN investigation into alleged chemical attacks on West Papuans

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…

Contestants highlight pressing issues

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…

PM meets MPIP contestants 

Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP extended a warm welcome to the contestants of the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) during a courtesy visit at his office this (Monday) morning.  Prime Minister Manele expressed the country’s pride in hosting the prestigious pageant and extended a heartfelt welcome to the contestants.  He emphasized that the pageant…

Sade’s petition case to commence

The election petition case against Member of Parliament (MP) for Northwest Guadalcanal Francis Sade is set to commence on February 17. Prior to the trial, the matter will return to court on February 12 for preliminary hearings to determine the admissibility of the evidence, pursuant to section 111 (1) (b) of the Electoral Act 2018.…

Petition trial sets for Baegu/Asifola

THE trial of the election petition case against Baegu/Asifola MP Tagini Makario will begin on Wednesday. At the two-day trial, MP Makario will call three witnesses, while petitioner Celsus Talifilu will call seven witnesses. However, before the trial commences, the parties will argue other preliminary issues before the trial starts. The issues pertain to MP…