Almost a week after Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle swept through Hawke’s Bay, Solomon Islanders working there under New Zealand’s Recognized Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme have already returned to work, with some back in the orchards, while others are assisting with the clean-up and recovery efforts. The Category 3 tropical Cyclone Gabrielle hit parts of New Zealand’s…
SOLOMON Islands’ very own DMP and Onetox are now in Papua New Guinea (PNG) ahead of the Solwara Papua New Guinea Reggae Tour. The musicians landed in PNG’s capital Port Moresby on Sunday and their first gig will be on Friday this week at the Cosmopolitan. In a recent statement, the boys said they are…
Justice Ronald Bei Talasasa was sworn-in by the Acting Governor General, Sir Albert Palmer at the Government House today. Justice Talasasa took his Oath of Allegiance and Judicial Oath to formalise his recent appointment as a new Puisne Judge of the High Court of Solomon Islands. Justice Talasasa graduated with a Bachelor of Law (LLB)…
Solomon Islands’ Kurukuru squad has been further trimmed from a 34 provisional list to a 23-man training squad. In a statement this afternoon SIFF revealed that Australia-based players Micah Lea’alafa, Jack Witney, and James Egeta are drafted into the squad alongside 20 home-based players. “The players will sign a contract with SIFF leading up to…
THERE is still no word from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) as to when the next Parliament will commence its sitting for this year. Three months on and the Office of the Clerk and Speaker of the National Parliament Office are yet to receive advice from the Prime Minister’s Office, an…
TWO Solomon Islanders working on farms in Australia under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme are suing their employers for injuries sustained in the course of their duty. Thomas Lency and Morris Tataiora both got injured while on duty last year. Since then, they have been put out of work while recovering from their…
The National Disaster Council (NDC) in its efforts to support the Temotu Provincial Response to the twin weather systems, the Planning Function Team within the National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) has developed a Response Plan of action. The document captures a plan of actions to be taken for the deployment of resources in responding to…
STUDENTS of Betikama Adventist College (BAC) in East Honiara are enjoying local garden produces to their meals this week after members of the East Honiara District Federation donated uncooked food to the school’s dining hall over the weekend. Members of the Dorcas personally traveled to the school and handed over the food produce to the…
SIXTY-THREE athletes from Solomon Islands are now in Australia to train and participate in the country’s competitions as part of preparations for the 2023 Pacific Games. A statement from Solomon Islands National Institute of Sports (SINIS) performance manager Jackie Travertz said the 63 athletes represent three sporting federations – athletics, triathlon and swimming. Travertz said…
A combined Church Service on Sunday afternoon at the St. Barnabas Cathedral officially concluded 3 days of various activities marking the Pacific Games ‘Safe and Green Games Strategy’ launching. Prime Minister and Minister responsible for PG2023, Hon. Manasseh and Madam Emmy Sogavare were among dignitaries who graced the religious assemblage. Preaching on the theme “Come…