SICCI donates $12,100 San IsidroTraining Centre A team from San Isidoro Care Centre on West Guadalcanal were at the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) Wednesday 16th July, for the official hand over of a cheque donation from the Chamber. The San Isidoro team was led by Director, Brother George Vanderzant of Netherlands,…
Leading the world in environmental protection Not counting the 400 or so volcano-uplifted little limestone islands that make up the spectacular Rock Islands, Palau is small. With a population of 21,000 living in the islands’ 16 states, the island republic does live up to the Greek meaning of the name of the cultural grouping it…
“Perhaps the region’s hospitality industry needed global endorsement about the islands’ cuisine to take it more seriously. Now that it has been garnered in good measure, they should take to it forthwith”. It is rare that positive news from the Pacific Islands region makes it to the world stage. More often than not, it is…
JUMPING over the side of an American marine research vessel in mid ocean half way between Australia and Solomon Islands was something different to do, exploring, looking around. The swim with goggles was about 100 meters and when the longliner hull came into view, a huge cloud of blood was billowing beneath it. Suddenly it…
A remembrance ceremony to commemorate the efforts of all Solomon Islanders who served with Allied forces during the Solomons Campaign of WWII will be held next month August 7. Executive Officer of the Solomon Scout and Coast watchers Memorial Trust Annie Kwai said that event will be the 4th anniversary of the ‘Pride of Our…
EVERYONE knows the severity of the World War two here in the Solomon Islands, but little do we know of some amazing relics that were left behind. Historians probably know what needs to be discovered and what has been discovered. A good example was the discovery of a fighter plane at the Gilbert Camp area…
THE fast craft serving the Honiara, Tulagi, Auki routes was forced to make a full turn but only after passengers were evacuated safely onboard another boat on Thursday. An eye-witness said 360 Discovery was travelling with a load of passengers when huge smoke stared bellowing out creating a huge dark screen behind. “It looked as…
Skyline American war memorial vandalised The front gate of the American war memorial monument at Skyline, Central Honiara has been ripped off and vandalised by thugs yesterday morning.The unfortunate incident has been described as shameful and disrespectful, by an eye witness spoken to at the scene. The witness who wants her name withheld for security…
The Solomon Islands civil aviation authority says it is up to Fiji to resolve an impasse between the two countries over aviation rights by lifting its suspension. Both countries have suspended the other’s flights between Honiara and Nadi and are calling for each other to lift their suspensions. The director of the Solomons Aviation Authority,…
An investigation against a police Sergeant could affect his chance of leading Samoa’s police contingent as part of RAMSI’s peacekeeping mission in the Solomon Islands. Sergeant Lualua Manila is scheduled to lead Samoa’s police contingent to the Solomon Islands later this year. However, this may not happen if the alleged sexual harassment complaint against him…