SOLOMON Islands National Council of Women (SINCW) is still demanding the release of the signed China/SIG security agreement. In a statement yesterday, the SINCW said the security agreement is a public document and should be reviewed by the public. “It will allow us to verify that what was said in parliament is indeed true, correct,…
THERE’S no doubt mothers are experts in balancing their private and public life while juggling between home and office given their daily unlimited responsibilities. It’s not an easy ride for many working mothers who hold extra responsibilities because it means sacrificing quality family time for work and other responsibilities. Meet, Lanelle Tanangada, 42, the current…
SOLOMON Islands recorded only 737 visitor arrivals in 2021. A statement from the National Statistics Office revealed that total visitor arrivals to Solomon Islands showed an increasing trend up till 2019 with 28,930 visitors. However, the statement said the figure significantly declined towards 2021 with 737 visitors due to COVID restriction and measures imposed by…
The sun is shining so bright And the sky is so beautiful And blue and I’m in Solomon Islands to And I’m having so much fun In the morning sun And the little birds are Singing so Passionately And Solomon Islands Is so beautiful and peaceful And the sun is shining so Bright and I’m…
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…
Dear Editor, I DON’T want to be involved in the political aspects of the Solomon Islands recently agreed security pact with China (PRC) but some commentators within Australian (ahead of a general election there) and in the Pacific have said the SI’s deal with China is a sign that Australia has neglected its relationships in…
The Premier of Makira Ulawa Province has challenged cocoa and copra farmers of the province to continue to maintain their plantations now that a buying center is established. Premier Julian Makaá made the call during the opening of the Pakera buying center last week at Pakera, Central Bauro, Makira Ulawa Province. Premier Makaá thanked the…
The Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) has announced the dates that Schools, Rural Training Centres and Early Childhood Centres will open. The decision to open schools was made by the Solomon Islands Government Cabinet following MEHRD recommendations of the dates that Schools, Rural Training Centres and ECE Centres would open for the…
OPPOSITION Leader Hon Matthew Wale says the Prime Minister’s instructions to his Chief of Staff and the Attorney General to enter in an undertaking on the issue of Levers Solomon Ltd (LSL) is highly suspicious. An OPMC statement confirmed that negotiations to acquire LSL have been sanctioned by the Prime Minister. This was after a…
GIZO Police in Western Province will start arresting vendors who continue to disobey the order to stop selling in public spots in Gizo. This was revealed on Tuesday during a public awareness in Gizo. Police officer Alick Alesina during the awareness said the country is currently under a State of Public Emergency (SOPE) and this…