Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has acknowledged God for leading what he described as an infant nation Solomon Islands to another independence anniversary- the 44 Independence Anniversary. To formally acknowledge God and the heavenly hosts for leading the nation, a ‘Thank giving Service’ program was held at Maranatha Hall in East Honiara. Prior to the service,…
RESIDENTS of Ngossi Valley community in West Honiara yesterday came together to celebrate the country’s 44th Independence anniversary with a colorful programme that kicked off with a parade. Hundreds of community members took part in the event. The residents were seen parading in national colours, hoisting a national flag and singing the national anthem before…
THE Diocese of Central Melanesia (DOCM) in the Anglican Church of Melanesia will consecrate Reverend Othnielson Gamutu as the new assistant bishop for the diocese on Sunday 10th July. The consecration service will be held at Saint Barnabas Cathedral in Honiara. A statement from the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) today said as the new…
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare will be leading a delegation to the 51st Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) summit in Fiji, Friday. The summit will convene from July 11 to 14. Prime Minister Sogavare will join other pacific leaders in celebrating the 50th anniversary of PIF in Fiji. The forum leaders are expected to launch the 2050…
Solomon Islands has a price to pay for logging activities, says Dr Nishikawa DESPITE the fact that logging is one of the main contributors to the Solomon Islands’ economy, the country has a heavy price to pay for logging activities. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Sustainable Resource Management (SFRM) Chief Advisor Dr Nishikawa said if…
RURAL women farmers have been encouraged to never to give up, continue to think out of the box and work hard to achieve their dreams. This sentiment was expressed by Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Permanent Secretary Ethel Frances Tebengi on Thursday in front of hundreds of rural farmers at a packed MSG complex…
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, senior cabinet members and Australian High Commissioner Dr Lachlan Strahan attended a “milestone” demonstration of Australian-supplied police weapons and training at Tenaru Firing Range on 5 July. The demonstration, which involved live-firing of new Short Barrel Riffle (SBR) – MK18 weapons, was led by the Royal Solomon Islands Police…
THE Government of Australia has delivered a new tipper truck to Western Province on Monday to boost waste management efforts at the main Gizo market. The handing over ceremony was held at the Gizo main central market and was witnessed by invited officials and the general public. Speaking during the handing over ceremony, National Project…
Suidani advices voters not to vote for independent candidates in next general elections AS Solomon Islands celebrates its 44th Independence since 1978, Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani has advised his people with a key message ahead of the next national general election. Speaking at a community awareness Monday this week, Mr Suidani encouraged and adviced…
TEACHERS who are yet to get their second Covid-19 vaccine are reportedly still receiving their fortnight salaries despite of the imposed No Jab No Job policy. Reports reaching Solomon star Auki said a good number of teachers who are unvaccinated and those who are yet to be fully vaccinated are still receiving full salaries. The…