Solomon Islands has congratulated Ms Rhea Moss –Christian of the Marshall Islands on her appointment as the new Executive Director of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC). Ms Rhea Moss –Christian’s successful candidacy was formalized at the recent 19th Annual Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission meeting in Da Nang, Vietnam. Deputy Secretary…
NEWLY appointed President for the Solomon Islands Mission (SIM) of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) says his appointment is a ‘calling’ from God and he is ready to lead the Church as of next year. Pr David Filo was announced the next SIM president by the visiting Trans Pacific Union (TPU) President Pr Maveni Kaufongona…
THE last surviving mission boat currently serving Western Province will mark its 75th year in operation next year. That’s according to Cyril Vavozo, 79, one of the men who continues to look after the boat over the past seven decades. Speaking to this paper recently during a visit by the Solomon Star to Meresu, near…
THE Our Telekom 2022 Miss Solomon Islands Pageant contestants paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare. The visit on Tuesday this week was purposely to allow the contestants meet and introduce themselves to the Prime Minister and briefly shared why they chose to contest in this year’s Miss Solomon Islands Pageant. Prime Minister…
SOLOMON Islands Mission (SIM) of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) church has formally ordained seven new pastors to serve the mission of the church. Following their ordination, they are now referred as ‘Pastor’ and not ministers. The ordination ceremony was held on Thursday night at the Maranatha Hall in East Honiara and was officiated and…
UN Under-Secretary-General and UN Women Executive Director, Sima Bahous has called for immediate action to end violence against women and girls. Bahous made the call in her statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women last Friday. “Push forward – act now to end violence against women and girls.” She said…
INTERNATIONALLY-RENOWNED Jamaican reggae artist, Orville Thomas, who is better known by his stage name ‘Da’ Ville’ will be touring Solomon Islands again this December for two live concerts. Da’ Ville, who first visited Solomon Islands in December 2019, confirmed his second tour to Solomon Islands for the Door Man’s Project (DMP) early last week. He…
A total number of six female candidates are contesting in the upcoming provincial election in Western Province. This came after the closure of nomination last week and the announcement of the total number of candidates in Western Province have been made public by the Solomon Island Electoral Commission (SIEC). It is said that in Western…
The Solomon Islands Women in Business Association (SIWIBA) Board members have met with the Prime Minister, Friday. SIWIBA Board used the opportunity to raise issues of concern to the development and sustainability of SIWIBA. The Board members were led by Julie Haro who is the secretary of the SIWIBA board. A lot of issues pertaining…
MERILYN Bae of MB Collection was crowned the winner of the first ever Wearable Art Show held at the Pacific Crown Hotel on Sunday night. Mrs. Bae from Malaita province won the fashion show for her amazing design featuring a Jelly Fish and Coral wear. The excited local fashion designer said she could not believe…