A RUGBY tournament for rugby clubs in Auki is set for July15th at the Fiu Rugby Field in Central Kwara’ae, Malaita. The rugby tournament was initially proposed for this weekend but has been postponed for Saturday July 15th to give more time for five participating teams to prepare for the tournament. The tournament is organised…
Seven new vehicles valued at about two million Solomon Islands dollars were handed over to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) today 6 July 2023 at Rove police headquarters. The latest seven X-trail vehicles are a gift from the people of Australia which were facilitated by the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and Australian…
THE SINU Management has taken decisive action against the five staff members who were suspended 14 days ago following an investigation into suspected activities aimed at defrauding the university. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Transform Aqorau said “the charges of gross misconduct have been brought against the Pro Vice Chancellor (Academic) Dean of the Faculty of Nursing,…
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has today received a courtesy visit from the French Republic non- resident ambassador to Solomon Islands His Excellency Jean- Baptiste Jeangene Vilmer. Ambassador Vilmer discussed a number of issues with the Prime Minister and the areas covered include bilateral relations, development cooperation, climate change and environment, maritime security, regional cooperation, Tourism…
CONTRACTORS working on the new Adventist GF Jones Memorial Church in the Western Provincial Capital, Gizo, are doing the final touches of work to the complex well ahead of its dedication next month. This is despite the setback faced by the church following the theft of offerings and tithes worth over $50,000 last week. Area…
SOLOMON Islanders living in New Zealand are celebrating the 2023 Solomon Islands Language week this week. The theme for the event is, “Lanem langus blo iu, mekem iu savve long kalsa blo iu” which in English means “Learn your language to know your cultures.” The event commenced on Monday with an opening devotion and was…
THE Western Provincial capital, Gizo, is currently grappling with a substantial hike in fuel prices. The cost of pure petrol has soared to an unprecedented $15 per litre, significantly surpassing the previous average price of $11 per litre. The sudden increase in fuel prices few months ago has sent shockwaves through the local transportation industry,…
OVER 800 athletes from Solomon Islands will be travelling to Australia to train in the lead up to the 2023 Pacific Games. A statement from the Australian High Commission in Honiara yesterday said second secretary Tilda Michalski was at the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS) to farewell the country’s hockey team as they…
Newly elected West Kwara’ae Constituency MP faces five counts of bribery allegations in an election petition filed by three persons, including two unsuccessful candidates THE newly elected Member of Parliament for Malaita Province’s West Kwara’ae Constituency, Alfred JM Tuasulia, is facing an election petition with five counts of bribery allegations levelled against him. According to…
Eighty athletes selected to undertake intensive training in China have been formally farewelled by Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare. The athletes will spend 90 days intensive training in China to prepare them physically and mentally to compete in the 2023 Pacific Games on their return. The 80 athletes are our representatives in Seven of the…