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 Honiara City Council (HCC) has announced a mass eradication of dogs, targeting particularly stray and unlicensed dogs in the city. The operation commenced as of February 1, Saturday. In a statement issued last week, HCC emphasised that the operation will target stray dogs and those found without proper tags to indicate they are licensed.…
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) is aware of a fake social media page falsely claiming to represent the ministry. This page has been spreading misleading information, including allegations of leaked exam papers and inappropriate content. The individual behind this fake page appears to be attempting to discredit the ministry’s work both…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP extended a warm welcome to the contestants of the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) during a courtesy visit at his office this (Monday) morning. Prime Minister Manele expressed the country’s pride in hosting the prestigious pageant and extended a heartfelt welcome to the contestants. He emphasized that the pageant…
THE Member of Parliament (MP) for South New Georgia Rendova and Tetepare (SNR&T) Constituency, David Gina has kept his election promise to Elomana Seventh-day Adventist Church in Ughele village in Ward 18 of South Rendova, Western Province. MP Gina promised that he will fully support the Elomana church building project during the 2024 National General…
THE Studio Homegrown Productions has celebrated its 20 years of media production services in Solomon Islands. The group, initially named ‘Pink Moskito Net Production’ was started by Karl Vaekesa and some of his Form 6 classmates at the Betikama Adventist College in 2004. Mr Vaekesa said the name ‘Pink Moskito Net Production’ was made in…
SOLTUNA Limited on Friday concluded its five-month-long promotional campaign with the announcement of the three lucky winners who walked away with the Mega Prize giveaway worth $100,000. The grand prize draw, held in front of the ITA Head Office in Point Cruz, attracted a good crowd, who were all hopeful of winning one of the…