The Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) has successfully completed the validation workshop for the Solomon Islands Least Developed Country (LDC) Graduation Smooth Transition Strategy (STS). The workshop, held at Heritage Park Hotel on Monday 27th January 2025, brought together key stakeholders, including government officials, development partners, private sector representatives, and civil society…
AS part of honouring the traditional landowners of Guadalcanal where Honiara – the host of Miss Pacific Island show is located, a chupu ceremony was held early this week. Monday’s ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including the Premier of Guadalcanal, Hon. Willie Atu, Tourism CEO Mr. Dagnal Dereveke, the Pageant Director Joyce Konofilia, and…
PRIMARY School students of St. Nicholas were able to learn about the Japanese culture during Japan Festival event on Saturday 1st February. Members of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) volunteers based in the country facilitated the event. The event was aimed to introduce Japanese culture. It provided a wonderful opportunity for students and parents to…
The Miss Pacific Islands reigning queens from the eight (8) Pacific Island Nations together with the current Miss Pacific Moemoana Safaátoa Schwenke on Monday visited the National Referral Hospital (NRH). They spent time at the Children’s Ward. NRH Medical Superintendent Dr Janella Solomon and other NRH Senior staff accompanied the pageants during the brief visit.…
Bishop Peter Houhou celebrated the feast of St. John Bosco in Taro on January 31. The celebration was enlivened by activities that began upon his arrival on January 25, starting with his privileged visit to St. Joseph Catholic Secondary School on January 27. There the bishop was able to update the staff about the diocesan…
A total of 76 Newly Entrant Correctional Officers (NECO) has taken their Oath or Affirmation on Enlistment before the Commissioner of Correctional Service Solomon Islands (CSSI), at the Correctional Headquarter, Rove on Thursday 29 January 2025. CSSI Commissioner Mactus Forau informed the New Recruits that in accordance with section 123 (2) of the Solomon Islands…
The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, has issued an urgent call for an international investigation into serious allegations that the Indonesian military has once again deployed chemical weapons, specifically white phosphorus, against innocent West Papuans in Kiwirok. These grave allegations, detailed in Frontier War, include testimonies from West Papuans describing fatalities consistent with…
The Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025 contestants have shared their views about some of the pressing issues that are currently facing the Pacific. They highlighted these issues during a press conference held on Sunday afternoon. Miss Samoa, Litara Ieremia-Allan mentioned gender based violence and youth Unemployment. “I’m not sure about other Pacific Islands but…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale says delays by the National Hosting Authority (NHA) to provide audit documentations for the Pacific Games 2023 to the auditors is a very serious matter. The delayed documentations include transactions for major procurements for the Games. The Opposition Leader said the PG 2023 was marred with serious allegations of…
The contestants of the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025 have discussed climate change as its impacts as one of the pressing issues affecting the Pacific region. During a press conference on Sunday afternoon at the Honiara Hotel Campus room the contestants shared their views about climate change. When asked by the media what are…