VOTERS and people of both Choiseul and Western Provinces will now have to wait until December 14th 2022 before they can elect their next provincial leaders through a much anticipated provincial elections. This comes after the election date has been deferred. Under the Provincial Government regulations provincial elections should have occurred a day after the…
LAST WEEK the country hosted the State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of People’s Republic of China (PRC) Wang Yi. The historic and milestone visit came two years after the country inked the deal with PRC. Solomon Island was the first on the list for Wang’s visit which highlighted the recognition PRC had for…
OVER the weekend thousands of families got together to remember and pay tribute to their mothers. Mother’s Day, is an event that normally falls on the second Sunday of May. This year, the event was commemorated yesterday. For many, the celebration started on Friday and concluded yesterday. It’s a time for families especially fathers and…
THE country will soon take ownership of its firstever new world class synthetic training running track. For the first time the public was able to get a glimpse of the new running track after the 2023 Pacific Games Stadium Project was able to publish some of the first photos of the running tracks. Many have…
PARLIAMENT will today meet for the first time this year. This came after the last November’s parliament which turned violent after an illegal protest. Because of that members of the public will expect tight security around the capital to ensure businesses and the public go about their daily activities. This week’s parliament sitting is very…
IT seems our people are bored and tired of wearing masks when going out in the public. Take a ride or walk through our city or along our community roads, you will see majority of our people walking in public spots or gathering in a group without wearing anything to cover their nose and mouth.…
WHEN Solomon Islands was caught up in the height of the COVID-19 outbreak in February, it turned to its closest friend – Australia for help. Despite having their own challenges and struggles ranging from COVID-19 and natural disasters, the Australian government and its people decided to lend a hand to one of its of close…
PREPARATION for the 2023 Pacific Games is on track and with plans to have most of the sporting infrastructures completed by mid next year. The country will host the Games in November 2023 and the nation is excited. Despite the challenges brought about by COVID-19 work is making progress. There have been calls from the…
PEOPLE of Shortlands in Western Province, Isabel and Malaita expects to enjoy improved telecommunication service by mid this year thanks to the tax payers and government of Australia. A total of six telecommunication towers that will help to improve communication between our islands will be constructed soon. This new towers will cost Australia close to…
SOLOMON Islands has taken the stand to join 141 member countries of the United Nations this week to condemn Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. The country’s stand comes as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues to rage on. Lives have been lost, families separated, millions displaced and are fleeing for their lives to nearby…