RSIPF brass band rocks Auki crowd on Malaita Day 

THE Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Police Band (PB) rocked the crowd in Auki during the 41st Second Appointed Day anniversary of Malaita Province on Thursday with their entertaining display. Police band officers performed a number of items that moved the crowd and the visiting high-level visiting delegation from Honiara. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita…

World Breastfeeding week marked

THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) and its stakeholders recently commemorated the World Breastfeeding Week highlighting the importance of breastfeeding. It was held based on the theme ‘Close the Gap: Breastfeeding support for all.’ Speaking at the event on behalf of the MHMS Permanent Secretary Pauline McNeil, the Deputy Secretary (Healthcare), Dr Gregory…

Count down for crowning night

EXCITEMENT is building for the Miss Solomon Islands Pageant (MSIP) as the official crowning night approaches.  The grand event is scheduled for Saturday, August 24th, at the Pacific Crown Hotel, with doors opening at 5pm and the show beginning at 7pm.  Tickets are still up for grabs for those eager to witness the final competition…

Online voting for MSIP underway

ONLINE voting for Miss Solomon Islands Pageant (MSIP) 2024 ‘Social Media’ award is currently underway. Its being conducted on the MSIP Facebook page for the six contestants vying for the Miss Solomon Islands Pageant Crown. Voting commenced at 12-midday Saturday and will continue until 12-midday on 24 August. The six Contestants are Miss Tourism, Kerrie…

Aligegeo sch hosts first cultural event

THE Aligegeo Provincial Secondary School in Malaita Province celebrated its inaugural cultural day last Friday.  The event was part of a school initiative to encourage students to embrace their traditional cultures and identity and in turn preserve these norms that have long kept their communities together. The theme for the program was ‘Embracing and Showcasing Our Traditional Culture.’ The…