(TSI) Illegal Harvesting of Beche- de-mer continues during this ban period, especially in the Malaita Outer Islands Constituency (MOI). The law-abiding citizens of MOI scream it in social media, brought it to the attention of the Commissioner of Police it is alleged but to no avail. Who fuels this illegal harvesting? Allegations are leveled at…
Being awarded the Member of the British Empire Medal from Queen Elizabeth in 2021 was undoubtedly a momentous occasion in my life. Today I had the humble honour of being bestowed the Medal by His Excellency, the Governor General, my Biology Teacher at KGVI, Sir David Vunagi. The honor bestowed upon me for my services…
We live in a jaded world – for the most part, a post-Christian world. Even within the church, we find apathy and lethargy. Many people are not energized by their faith in God, which is a fulfillment of the statement Jesus made in Revelation 3 in addressing the church of the last days, “I know…
As we watch the relentless downward spiral of global society, we recall that biblical prophecy states that the latter days would be marked by a collapse of faith, morality, and ethics. The question we’re now asking ourselves is, where are we now as per bible prophecy? The book of Daniel and Revelation specifically reveals prophetic…
SO, it had been announced that the United States (US) Naval Hospital Ship ‘Mercy’ will return to our shores come November 19 when the 2023 Pacific Games will commence. This is made possible through the understanding of the US Government of the importance of allowing this floating hospital to return to Solomon Islands to support…
Solomon Islands; a beautiful island nation in the Pacific Ocean. I am honored to be the first Japanese Foreign Minister to visit Solomon Islands. I decided to visit Solomon Islands and the Cook Islands in order to demonstrate Japan’s strong commitment to Pacific Island countries. I am greatly impressed by the spectacular nature of Solomon…
Just recently, I joined relatives to mourn the passing of a niece. She was in her early 30s. She left behind her two young children (boys). As we sat around the casket, her bereaved father told us the story of her life. In 2014, she had completed her studies at SICHE. She graduated with a…
Auditor’s Shocking Findings The findings of the Auditor General revealed that a total of $167,328,248 was identified to consolidate the National Disaster Operation Committee for the whole of Solomon Islands Government’s approach to Preparedness & Response Plan to Covid-19 pandemic. Given the revelation of how these funds have been abused and siphoned off by those…
How do I trust God when it seems He didn’t come through? Have you ever asked this question? Life is tough and unpredictable and rarely happens the way we plan so it’s likely you’ve prayed for something you didn’t receive or asked God to change something that painfully remained the same. Or you may not…
Frank Sade Bilaupaine*Honiara How many times have you picked up a newspaper or social media platform and read something on a topic you’re familiar with and realized that you’re reading something which isn’t true? Annoyingly, it happens to us all. When the news reports something we know is untrue and then reports on something we…