THE Aligegeo Provincial Secondary School in Malaita Province celebrated its inaugural cultural day last Friday. The event was part of a school initiative to encourage students to embrace their traditional cultures and identity and in turn preserve these norms that have long kept their communities together. The theme for the program was ‘Embracing and Showcasing Our Traditional Culture.’ The…
SIKAIANA Atoll in the Malaita Outer Islands (MOI) in Malaita Province is facing imminent threats from climate change. A chief from Sikaiana, Leonard Semaru told the Solomon Star from Sikaiana over the weekend that people are on the island are living in fear amidst ongoing sea-level rise, which is affecting their daily survival. Chief Semaru…
MISS Tulagi 2024 has donated a total of $95, 390.00 to the Christian Baby Box Initiative. This is the result of the collaborative effort between Miss Tulagi and her co-sponsor, Cowboys Grill Bar & Restaurant to host a Charity Corporate Dinner Fundraiser at the Cowboys Grill Bar & Restaurant last weekend. A joint statement from…
Midwest Football Club (FC) has emerged as the champions of the Malaita Football Association (MFA) Auki Capital League (ACL). The team from West Kwara’ae claimed the top spot, receiving a trophy, 28 gold medals, and a cash prize of $8,500. Led by the formidable Junior Zimry, a former Malaita Eagles sensation, Midwest showcased exceptional skill…
THE Minister for Agriculture & Livestock (MAL) and Member of Parliament (MP) for East Makira, Franklyn Derek Wasi says the ministry is looking at supporting farmers to expand agricultural productions of spices and root crops to export directly to China. The minister highlighted this in his keynote address to the people of Makira-Ulawa Province living…
The Guadalcanal Province (GP) through the Provincial Assembly has officially established a ‘State Government Office’ as part of its plan to transition into a state government by 2026. This significant move was announced by Guadalcanal Premier Willie Atu during the celebration of Guadalcanal Province’s 40th Second Appointed Day at DC Park in Central Guadalcanal Constituency…
AFTER establishing diplomatic relations with Solomon Islands more than two years ago, the Republic of Serbia’s first Ambassador has presented his letter of credence to the Governor General Reverend David Tiva Kapu on Friday. His Excellency (H.E) Rade Stefanovic was in the country to present the credentials at the Government House. In receiving his letter of credence,…
India’s High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Shri Inbasekar Sunaramuthi, paid a final courtesy call on Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele this week as he prepares to leave for his new posting on August 15th. During the interim, First Secretary Ravindra Nath will serve as the Acting High Commissioner. In his farewell meeting, Mr. Sunaramuthi expressed his…
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) marked its 45th anniversary on Friday, celebrating decades of successful regional cooperation dedicated to the sustainable management of tuna fisheries in the Pacific. Founded on 9th August 1979, the FFA has grown to become the premier fisheries advisory body in the Pacific region with a mission to strengthen…
THE High Court has withdrawn the petition filed against Morris Toiraena, Member of Parliament for East Honiara. This decision followed an application filed by the petitioner, Peter Bubulu, and his lawyer Billy Titiulu, who sought to withdraw the petition due to insufficient evidence. Mr Bubulu, one of the candidates in the national joint elections in…