THE Malaita Provincial Health Authority has recently issued a warning to communities in Malaita regarding the threat of polio, following reports of an outbreak in neighboring Papua New Guinea (PNG). Speaking during the handover ceremony of a water supply system at Kakalano Catholic Parish in West Kwara’ae, Malaita Provincial, Health Director Dr. David Danitofea highlighted…
WHO is really seeking global hegemony, let alone in Asia? This question is prompted by the speech delivered at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue on April 31 by the United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hegseth at the dialogue outlined the Donald Trump administration’s new Indo-Pacific Strategy that will see Washington spend, for the first time…
The Parliamentary Wing Leader of the Solomon Islands Democratic Party and Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, has congratulated the newly elected Member of Parliament for West Guadalcanal Constituency, Mrs. Mary Daniella Zae Garu. “On behalf of the Solomon Islands Democratic Party, I would like to congratulate Mrs. Garu on her election victory,” Hon. Wale…
Following the by-elections for West Guadalcanal Constituency on Wednesday 4th June a new Member of Parliament (MP) has been elected. She is the wife late Moses Garu, Zae Daniela Mary Garu who died early this year. His death had necessitated the by-election which was contested by six candidates. Following the arrival of the ballot boxes…
Solomon Airlines Board announced a transition in its executive leadership with the stepping down of CEO Sean Teo, effective immediately. Solomon Airlines Board extended gratitude to Mr Teo for his dedicated contribution. Mr Teo has led the airline for the past 14 months, supporting the launch and implementation of the airline’s 2024-2028 strategic plan, route…
DISRESPECTFUL act and vandalism against health facilities in the rural communities has sparked deep concerned amongst community leaders calling for great respect to such important service. A community leader at Fox Bay Rural Health Centre in West Guadalcanal has expressed his disappointment on those who continue to show disrespect to important facilities that provide service…
Students and staff of the Gizo Primary School in Western Province on Thursday joined the globe to mark the World Environment Day by conducting a clean-up drive through Gizo Town. World Environment Day falls every 5 June with the theme; ‘Putting an end to Plastic Pollution and Beating Plastic Pollution’ which highlights the importance of…
One of the Solomon Island’s most dramatic cultural events, the centuries-old Wogasia Spear Throwing Festival has once again proven a major success for the people of Santa Catalina. Taking place from 25-27 May and following a tradition set down for hundreds of years, this year’s festival has again achieved its objective, uniting the Atawa and…
The Solomon Islands Ports Authority on Wednesday celebrated its 69th Anniversary at Unity Square, Point Cruz, Honiara, marking nearly seven decades of service to the country. The celebration saw staff members taking a well-deserved break from their duties to honour this significant milestone in the port’s history. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr George Rausi addressed…
Government through the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) is finalising a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will be signed with other government agencies and stakeholders to implement the National Crewing Policy. This policy was developed by the ministry last year aimed at providing fair and safe working conditions for Solomon Islands fishers working…