Minister Douglas: contestants demonstrate grace, intelligence and commitment to realising a brighter Pacific

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 expresses gratitude for outpouring of support

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…

Tovosia hails contestants

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…

Unveiling of three bridges in Malaita

Malaita Province will tomorrow celebrate a significant infrastructure advancement with the official commissioning of three new bridges along the Auki-Dala road strip (17km). This project, supported by the government and funded through the World Bank’s Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP 1), enhances accessibility to services. The newly constructed bridges—Koa, Bi’o 1, and Bi’o…

PM Manele joins global leaders in Dubai

Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP has arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to attend the prestigious 2025 World Governments Summit. The event featuring global leaders will take place from February 11th to 13th. The Summit brings together global leaders and policymakers, providing a platform to discuss key issues impacting governance, innovation, and development worldwide.…

RSIPF farewell three CPLT members

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) held a farewell ceremony recently at Rove police headquarters for three China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) members who deployed to Solomon Islands (SI) in April last year. The event was attended by the RSIPF Commissioner, Mr. Mostyn Mangau, and his executive, who gathered to express their gratitude and…

MHMS visit MIOT International Chief

The Health Minister, Dr. Paul Bosawai; Chair of the Parliamentary Health Committee, Hon. Morris Toiraena; and health officials on Saturday made a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of MIOT International Hospital, Dr. Prithvi Mohandas, in Chennai, India. During the courtesy visit, Health Minister Hon. Bosawai thanked MIOT International for the invitation to MIOT International’s…

Weekend traffic accident 

TRAFFIC was briefly held up on Saturday evening after two vehicles collided at the road junction coming out from the Lawson Tama Stadium opposite the National Referral Hospital (NRH). The collision involved a three tonne pick up truck and a car. The accident occurred around 6pm in the evening which resulted in the held up…