THE first prize winner of the Soltuna Mega Prize Draw, Melody Turelyn from Malaita has described her win as ‘a life-changing event.’ “When I heard my name announced, I was in a state of disbelief. I was just could not believe that I have won $50,000.00 It’s a life changing event for me,” Mrs Turelyn…
TODAY marks the start of the three key events of the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025 in Honiara. Today Thursday 6 February is the Speech Day Programme to be held at the Heritage Park Hotel, starting at 10am. Tomorrow Friday 7 February is the Float Parade, which will commence at the National Stadium in…
PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has expressed his Government of National Unity and Transformation’s (GNUT’s) commitment to fostering an environment where young women can rise, achieve and contribute to shared progress in the Pacific Islands region. PM Manele was speaking at a welcome dinner hosted for the Miss Pacific Islands, Moemoana Schwenke, the eight contestants of…
THE body of man found trapped in debris in the upper Balasuna River in Guadalcanal Province on Monday has been identified by his relatives. The body has been identified by relatives after several calls were made on Facebook on Monday for the identification. The body was found by children from Koleasi Community who were looking…
THE two accused for the manslaughter of a mentally ill person at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) compound in 2023 have pleaded guilty to the crime. Michael Sodu and Philip Mamuala entered their guilty pleas on Tuesday after the prosecution reduced the charge from murder. The charge reduction followed a successful plea bargain between the…
THE Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Regional MCS Data Analysis Training (RMCS DAT) successfully concluded its second phase on Friday in Brisbane, Australia, equipping participants with advanced data analysis skills to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The training brought together representatives from 9 FFA Members: Cook Islands, FSM, Kiribati, Nauru, RMI, Palau, PNG, Solomon…
PARENTS of students at Aligegeo Provincial Secondary School (PSS) in Auki, Malaita have raised concerns over a serious internal school issue that led to the cutting of a cow’s leg last week. Reports indicated that the incident occurred due to an ongoing dispute over the appointment of a new principal for the school. The school…
ALLEGATIONS of many applicants forging documents under the Labour Mobility Scheme (LMS) has come under scrutiny with the West Makira Member of Parliament (MP) Derick Manuari expressing deep concern. Hon Manuari in a statement issued on Wednesday said, it is more concerning that authorities especially the Labour Mobility Unit (LMU) has no proper mechanisms in…
Immigration officers from Solomon Islands, Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) are in Honiara to advance the next phase of the new Solomon Islands Border Management System (BMS). This followed the announcement by Australian Deputy Prime Minister the Hon Richard Marles MP, during his visit to Honiara in May 2024. The teams from Solomon Islands,…
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…