Miss Pacific Island Pageant (MPIP) 2025 is getting excited as the count down towards the crowning night this weekend is fast approaching. Organisers of the event in a statement this morning says; “Exciting times ahead for the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant! We’re already off to a great start, and the finish line is in sight.”…
THE couple charged in connection with the larceny of gold ashes worth $2.6million and possessing police uniforms returns to court this week for possible plea. A bail application will also be made for the husband Max Gura. Gura and his wife Miriam Keni Sasau, who is on bail, were charged with Simple Larceny and Possession…
TRIAL for the two men accused of murdering a 43-year-old man at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) compound in 2023 gets underway in the High Court on Monday.. Michael Sodu and Philip Mamuala are each facing a charge of murder. The prosecution plans to call six witnesses at the trial, which is scheduled to start…
SOLTUNA Limited on Monday officially handed over the cash prizes worth $100,000 to the three winners of the Soltuna super draw. The three winners were picked and announced last Friday in Honiara during the prize draw. The prize distribution ceremony was held at the Soltuna Head Office in Ranadi where the Marketing Manager Kenwood Harry…
The Honiara City Council (HCC) recently held a dialogue with members of the East Honiara Constituency Committee to discuss the establishment of a new healthcare clinic to be located at Ilia School area, East Honiara. This important initiative aims to improve access to healthcare services for residents in East Honiara. During the meeting, both parties…
A MOVE by the In-Land Revenue Division of the Ministry of Finance and Treasury to force companies to clear their corporate tax arrears before their new payments are accepted, is believed to have severely affected the government’s financial woes. Companies with arrears are said to have been locked out from the tax payment system. This…
ANGRY South San Jorge landowners have hired the Whitlam E Togamae law firm to represent them in the case involving the grant of a Prospecting Licence to the Hong Kong-based firm, Far East Resources Company Ltd. They have issued a four-point plan to the Whitlam Barristers and Solicitors law firm to pursue. Unlike similar cases…
The Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) has successfully completed the validation workshop for the Solomon Islands Least Developed Country (LDC) Graduation Smooth Transition Strategy (STS). The workshop, held at Heritage Park Hotel on Monday 27th January 2025, brought together key stakeholders, including government officials, development partners, private sector representatives, and civil society…
AS part of honouring the traditional landowners of Guadalcanal where Honiara – the host of Miss Pacific Island show is located, a chupu ceremony was held early this week. Monday’s ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including the Premier of Guadalcanal, Hon. Willie Atu, Tourism CEO Mr. Dagnal Dereveke, the Pageant Director Joyce Konofilia, and…
PRIMARY School students of St. Nicholas were able to learn about the Japanese culture during Japan Festival event on Saturday 1st February. Members of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) volunteers based in the country facilitated the event. The event was aimed to introduce Japanese culture. It provided a wonderful opportunity for students and parents to…