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…
THE Solomon Islands Scouts and Coastwatchers (SSCW) celebrated 13 Years of ‘Pride of Our Nation’ monument which led to the honoring and awarding of medallions to SSCW and their families. The 13th Anniversary of the ‘Pride of Our Nation’ Commemoration Service was marked on Wednesday at Commonwealth Street. Governor General Reverend David Tiva Kapu and…
Still no head coach, time runs out as major competitions approach DELAY in appointing a new football head coach for the national senior men’s side to prepare for upcoming major competitions is one of the challenges facing Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF). This was highlighted by the SIFF President Donald Marahare during an interview with…