YOUTH leaders in the Keava region, Anglican Diocese of Malaita have successfully completed three-day training on mind-management. Funded by the Church of Melanesia, the training aims to equip youth leaders with skills in understanding and managing minds as they deal with respective youths in their areas. Diocesan youth coordinator of the diocese of malaita Fr.…
A Government delegation led by the Minister of Education Dr. Derek Sikua is attending the World Education Forum (WEF) 2015 in Incheon, the Republic of Korea at the invitation of the Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). Members of the Solomon Islands Government delegation include the Chairman of Parliamentary Education…
The Solomon Islands Red Cross Society has successfully completed a community-based First Aid (CBFA) training for 20 members of three Savo Island communities this week. The three communities were, Kuila, Reko and Bonala. The USAID funded program is part of the Disaster Risk Reduction program “Together Becoming Resilient 4” (TBR4) and is being implemented by…
THE increasing trend of rape cases and related cases in the country is growing at an alarming rate, Seif Ples records reveal. Seif Ples data showed some 133 rape cases were reported between January and April this year alone. Although cases reported to police were minimal, most cases of this nature were reported to Seif…
The Credit Cooperation Rugby 15s Competition continues today with two great matches scheduled for both the senior and junior categories. The matches will be played at the Panatina field. SIRUF Rugby Development Officer, Fredson Soaki said in the Junior category, KGVI will take on Bishop Epalle at 12 pm to be followed by Mbokona against…
Dear Editor – Please allow me space in your paper to express my concern about transparency and accountability in CSSI (Correctional Service Solomon Islands). CSSI is a well discipline organization which was fenced by its Acts and Regulations. From higher ranking officer (commissioner) to lower ranking officers (newly entrance correctional officer) are served under one…
Dear Editor – It would be far better than ever sir, if you spare me space in your editorial column to spare my thought on this disrespectful and of course irresponsible argument that is still occupying this wave or media, by these leaders. I am an Anglican member of the Anglican Church of Melanesia and…
Dear Editor – I wish to comment on the above title as written by Mr Mark Wate , published in your paper dated Saturday 16th May 2015, Issue No.5818. The subject of discussion was about Law and Grace. Why are there so many differences and division seen with in Theology and the Christian’s held views?…
Dear Editor – I would like to say this to both pastors on this hot debate. Both men are Bible scholars. Both are affiliated to different Christian churches. Both are good preachers. Maefonea choose to do his preaching on SIBC radio and the newspaper targeting a wider audience. Feratalia choose to do his in the…
HUNDREDS of Solomon Islanders demonstrated their support for West Papua with an appeal for the government to consider West Papua a full member of the Melanesia Spearhead Group, during a peaceful rally last Friday. West Papua through the United Liberation Movement for West Papua will made an application for membership when the MSG leaders meet…