MARIJUANA farming is reportedly increasing in Malaita Province. Despite the legal prohibition of marijuana cultivation and use, locals continue to engage in cultivating the drug for sale, with some owning large-scale farms. Reports indicate that marijuana farming activities are primarily taking place in rural areas of the province, where police presence is limited, making it…
THE Minister for Culture and Tourism, Choylin Yim Douglas has told the eight contestants of the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025 that each of them had demonstrated exceptional grace, intelligence and a deep commitment to ensuring a brighter future for their respective country and the wider Pacific Islands region. Delivering her welcome address at…
MISS Solomon Islands, Elsie Polovai has expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the people of Solomon Islands for their unwavering support throughout her pageant journey. Ms Polosovai, who was the third runner-up in this prestigious regional competition, took to social media shortly after the event concluded last Saturday night to share her appreciation. “Thank you so…
THE Acting Prime Minister Bradley Tovosia has lauded the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025 contestants describing them as the ‘Pearls of the Pacific’, who demonstrate the true essence of beauty. At the same time, he hailed the pageant theme of ‘leadership in diversity and adversity’ as a reminder of true leadership, which is not…