REVEREND David Tiva Kapu of the Anglican Church of Melanesia has taken his oath of office and allegiance as the country’s new Governor General before Chief Justice Sir Albert Rocky Palmer during the 46th Independence Anniversary celebration at the National Stadium in Honiara, Monday. Reverend Kapu who comes from the Central Islands Province was elected…
THE Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has welcomed the appointment of James Dolarii as the new Chief Executive Officer. The appointment proved significant as the position has been vacant for almost a year. Mr Dolarii’s appointment is seen as a positive step for SICCI as it continues to promote and advocate for…
HONIARA City Mayor Eddie Kasute’e Siapu has highlighted unity as the greatest strength of a nation in his speech at the 46th Independence Anniversary celebration at the National Stadium in Honiara yesterday. Mayor Siapu said the theme of this year’s independence anniversary celebration “Charting a United and Transformative Future” perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the…
Tausoro stabbing trial starts Tuesday TRIAL on the matter of a man accused of stabbing an elderly man to death at Tausoro, Central Guadalcanal, last August will start today. The hearing of evidences will start before Judge John Keniapisia at 9.30am. The defendant Stanley Gegesi is facing trial for one count of Murder and one…
(AHC) AUSTRALIAN High Commission acting Counsellor Samantha Bell yesterday officially handed over the last of Australian Government-funded five new Honiara bus shelters to Honiara City Council Deputy Mayor Clement Terewauri, providing accessible, all-weather protection for thousands of travellers. Mrs Bell, Deputy Mayor Terewauri and Permanent Secretary Allan Lilia, Ministry of Infrastructure Development, joined local contractors…
(OFC) SOLOMON Islands showed their class to confirm OFC U-19 Men’s Championship 2024 semi-final spot after 3-0 victory against Fiji in Apia. There was plenty riding on this match, with Fiji and the Solomon Islands knowing a victory would secure their spot in the semi-finals of the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship. It didn’t take long…