We survive by floating coconuts, rainwater and faith in God: Nanjikana Livae Nanjikana and Junior Qoloni beat incredible odds after a 29 days sea ordeal in open waters spanning more than 400 kilometers from where they left to where they were rescued.
The country today celebrated the 2021 World Teachers’ Day in Honiara. More than 50 schools in Honiara and Guadalcanal took part in the celebration. The theme for this year’s World Teachers’ Day is “Teachers at the Heart of Change Today and Beyond.” The theme recognizes teachers for their tireless…
Acting Premier of Malaita Province Nelson Lenty was disappointed with the statement issued by the Government Communication Unit (GCU) yesterday as it was done without his consent.
Land Reform Unit clarifies leaked bills The purported leaked Bills are working sample the Land Reform Unit (LRU) wants to use in their presentation to show how the Constitution can be ammended and have customary laws incorporated in the Constitution to recognise indigenous ownership of land and…
Gilbert, Aekafo and surrounding communities in east Honiara are now enjoying free clean water from a newly constructed water source facility, thanks to the Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement (CAUSE) Project for recognising the need.
Management and staff of the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) this morning held a low-key ceremony at its headquarters in Rove, Honiara to mark its 69th anniversary.
A crocodile has killed a 36 year old bechedemer diver from Roviana lagoon in the Western province on Monday 27, September 2021. Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF), in a media statement, said officers in Noro and Munda confirmed the sad news today, stating that they have opened an…
Acting Director of Mines in the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) Krista Tatapu further confirmed that the 1.7 kilogram gold which was intercepted by Solomon Islands Customs in 2019 was pure gold.
Guadalcanal Province Premier, Hon. Francis Sade, and the Guadalcanal Provincial Government condemn and totally reject the Central Government’s proposed “Guadalcanal Affairs Bill 2021”, “Guadalcanal Customary Land Commission Bill 2021”, “Guadalcanal Customary Land Bill 2021 and “Guadalcanal…
Doctors working at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) who reportedly walked out from official duties are coming back to work. This is according to the NRH Chief Executive Dr George Malefoasi who said the doctors are not walking out for good but decide to stay out of work.
The Minister for Provincial Governments and Institutional Strengthening, Hon. Rollen Seleso has refused to formally appoint new ministers following their nominations by Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani.
The Government Caucus and Cabinet have no knowledge about or aware of the circulated Guadalcanal Affairs Bill 2021. Special Secretary to the Prime Minister (SSPM) Albert Kabui was bemused when he was questioned about the Guadalcanal Affairs Bill 2021 that attracted hundreds of commentators on…
The country’s tourism industry is mourning the death of the Tourism Solomons Chief Executive Officer Josefa ‘Jo’ Tuamoto in Suva, Fiji last Tuesday. Chairperson of the Tourism Solomons board, Chris Hapa confirmed Tuamoto’s passing in a statement after a short illness.
A man was sentenced to 3 years imprisonment at the Central Magistrates Court in Honiara last week. Sosimo Walebare, 47-years-old, was charged with 3 counts of false Pretence contrary to Section 308 (a) of the Penal Code.
Former Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM), Dr. Melchior Mataki was reappointed to head the Ministry after his contract ended last month. A government statement confirmed, Dr.
Community leaders of Tahawawo and Mwaniqagosi in North Star Harbour, Makira Ulawa province have expressed their deep concern on the high rate of homebrew and kwaso consumption among youths and married men in their communities.
If Honiara and Guadalcanal achieve a 90 percent full vaccination, Honiara will not have to go into lockdown if a community spread of COVID-19 is detected. Mr Sogavare said the most vaccine hesitancy in the country has been reported in Honiara and Guadalcanal province.
About 82 percent of all employees of the government have taken their first dose of COVID-19 vaccines. Presenting a report by the Oversight Committee (OSC) during his COVID-19 Nationwide address today, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said the Ministry of Public Service is still compiling the data…
About 82 percent of all employees of the government have taken their first dose of COVID-19 vaccines. Presenting a report by the Oversight Committee (OSC) during his COVID-19 Nationwide address today, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said the report was presented to the Cabinet on 16 September.
