Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) from different police stations nation-wide are in Honiara, to attend a two-week middle management course (MMC) training. The program is currently held at Rove Police Academy. RSIPF Supervising Assistant Commissioner (AC) Corporate Support Mr. James Teilo said the MMC training program commenced on 4 February and…
The National Referral Hospital Rainwater Catchment System Improvement Project was recently completed and handed over last week. The project was co funded by the Rotary Clubs of Honiara, Canberra and Balwyn in Australia at a total cost of SBD $131,000.00 and was implemented on the ground by the Rotary Club of Honiara. The project worked…
THE Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) has issued a crucial reminder to schools that enrolment in Early Childhood Education (ECE) classes must not exceed 25 children per teacher. This directive aims to prevent overcrowding and ensure quality education for young learners. In an inquiry sent to the Permanent Secretary Dr Franco Rodie,…
STUDENTS and staff of the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) had an exhilarating opportunity to welcome Miss Pacific Islands Moemoana Schwenke of Samoa and the eight young women vying for the Miss Pacific Islands Crown yesterday (Tuesday) and listen to their inspirational stories. Miss Schwenke and the eight contestants visited the SINU Kukum Campus as…
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…