Weak law enforcement has encouraged more locals venturing into brewing illegal homemade alcohol Kwaso. An elder and Teacher Boniface Aririmae raise this concern saying most people has continued to produce the illegal kwaso because police and responsible authorities are weak to enforce the law. He said that most people who secretly producing kwaso has nothing…
By His Excellency, Li MingAmbassador of the PRC Solomon Islands On the New Year’s Day of 2023, many people in China, like people in Solomon Islands, have enjoyed peaceful New Year celebrations. Young people were cheering in front of the New Year’s countdown board, screaming in the bright fireworks, and praying when the New Year’s…
The National government today handed over a 10.5 million dollars climate resilient wharf and ramp infrastructure to one of the small provinces in the country, Central Islands Province. Acting Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Maelanga officiated the official opening and handover of the Tulagi Wharf and Ramp, fully funded by the national government. “Today’s event demonstrates…
Dear Editor, It has been brought to my notice that the Atoifi Hospital in the Uru District of East Kwaio in Malaita Province in the Solomon Islands – a 90 bed hospital facility built in the early 60’s and currently serving a local population exceeding 80,000 people of all ages and degrees of infirmity and…
MALAITA Provincial Council of Women (MPCW) has reiterated its call to the government to enforce restriction on import of yeast in the country. President of MPCW Martha Rurai last week said the availability of yeast everywhere at shops provide an opportunity for people to produce illegal kwaso products which drive most young people into violence…
LOCAL piggery farmers in Malaita province have generated good income over the Christmas and New Year session. Report reaching this paper confirmed there is high demand for pig from groups and organizations to celebrate Christmas and New Year. In an event to celebrate the opening of Church building at Rafoki in West Fataleka last week…
FOOTBALL players intending to join Telekom S-league (TSL) clubs when the TSL season resume matches this month will no longer do so since there will be no FIFA Transfer Window for this month. This was confirmed in a statement from the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Competition’s Department, Tuesday. The clarification was made following questions…
THIRTEEN new provincial ministers took their oath of allegiance in Western Province capital Gizo today (10th January 2023) – a day after Premier Billy Veo won the premier’s position. The swearing-in of the 13 provincial ministers was officiated by the Commissioner of Oath and the Speaker of the Provincial Assembly, Hon. Ramrahka Talasasa. Premier Veo,…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) & Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) has provided more support to the RSIPF Royals Women’s Football Club. Recently 18 new pairs of football boots and shin pads are provided by RAPPP as their continuous support towards the Royals team. Acting Commander RAPPP, Clinton Smith, provided…
The China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) conducted a one-week martial art training for 31 Police Officer’s children at Rove Police Tactical Training Centre from 2 to 6 January 2023. Supervising Assistant Commissioner (AC) of Police Corporate Support Richard Menapi in his remarks during the closing ceremony says, “I was amazed by the performance of this group…