THE 2016 Taiwan ICDF Scholarship, a study grant provided by Taiwan International Cooperation Fund, is now open for international application until March 15. The 2016 Taiwan ICDF Scholarship comprises 31 programs for bachelor, master and Ph. D. degrees provided by 21 Taiwanese universities in study areas including tropical Agriculture, business administration, international studies, technology management,…
November saw the 52nd anniversary of the assassination, in 1963, of US president John F. Kennedy. Twenty years earlier, Kennedy, then a US Navy lieutenant, was in command of a torpedo patrol boat sunk by a Japanese destroyer in the Solomon Islands. Travel writer JOHN BORTHWICK looks back: ‘DON’T mention the war,” shrilled John Cleese…
Kwaso, marijuana seized POLICE confiscate thousands of litres of kwaso and dozens of marijuana plants during a raid they conducted at Taba’a settlement in central Honiara, last Saturday. The police’s Christmas and New Years’ Special Operations Team carried out the raid. “The success of this operation is another significant symbol of the community working together…
The Governor General has announced the honors and awards for the New Year 2016 on behave of her majesty the Queen. The awards were as follows: 1. Order of British Empire OBE _Robinson S Fugui- Service to the government in the area of environmental health and community development 2. Members of the British Empire MBE…
We all have to build Solomon Islands, its economy and protect its reputation as a country of progress, peace, stability and vision. These are the words of the Governor General Sir Frank Kabui, when delivering his New Year’s speech last week. He said that, we are all aware that there is high unemployment in our…
Comptroller of Customs and Excise Division Nathan Kama has reiterated his call to the public to report any form of demand imposed by Customs officer in exchange for the execution of their mandated duties. Mr Kama made the call in respond to reports alleging that some customs officers have demanded payment charges from owners of…
THE Parliamentary Opposition has questioned the Government’s approach in remunerating former combatants of the Malaita Eagles Force (MEF). The $3 million payment which was done on the eve of Christmas last year was described by the Opposition as unfair to the citizens of this country, especially the victims of the ethnic tension including those who…
THE Marine Authority will hold its internal De-briefing 10am today in Honiara after it was postponed on Monday. The De-briefing session is to carry out an internal inquest into circumstances surrounding handling of the search and rescue operations by its officials in relation to the tragic death of three men whose bodies were washed ashore…
SEVENTY percent of babies born on Christmas day at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara are male while 30 percent are female. Staff nurse in-charge of the maternity ward said of the 18 babies born on Christmas day at the maternity labor ward, 12 were male while six were female. She said the 18…
The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in a statement yesterday said, in association with the Education Ministry of Solomon Islands, they are pleased to announce that 2016 Taiwan Scholarship Program is open for application from January 15 to March 15. Eligible Solomon Islands high school graduates are encouraged to lodge application to fulfill…