ADAPTING to a new lifestyle due to an attack that deprived him of his left leg is painful for John Akwai but being the only child living with his elderly mother, he has no option but to fend for her and himself. “Life is totally different for me now. It is very difficult and challenging.…
SHADRACK FISANGO – the newly-elected Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward 17 on Malaita – has called on the Member of Parliament (MP) for East Kwaio Stanley Festus Sofu to step down immediately, saying his condition calls for such an action. Fisango, pictured above, is a blood relative of Hon. Sofu. “I am…
A YOUTH empowerment leadership training for young leaders in Guadalcanal Province (GP) was recently held. The aim of the training was for the youth leaders to take on leadership roles and make positive contributions to their communities and the wider society. The one-day training was at National Youth Congress Center in Honiara and was attended…
Miss Lauru Elsie Polosovai is the newly crowned Miss Solomon Islands after claiming the Miss Solomon Islands Pageant (MSIP) 2024 title over the weekend. The six hours program was held on Saturday at the Pacific Crown Hotel (PCH) in Honiara. New Zealand based Polosovai was crowned the winner after two days of event which commenced…
Dr Aipia calls for accountability from Police and Director of Fisheries over ongoing illegal bechedemer harvesting by Ontong Java chiefs SMARTING from his High Court victory over police and the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, medical doctor Reginald Aipia, is challenging the police to arrest a group of Ontong Java Chiefs allegedly engaged in…
PEOPLE of Sikaina Island in the Malaita Outer Islands (MOI) are calling on the national government to address the issue of inadequate shipping services along the Honiara-MOI route. Inadequate shipping services to MOI is regarded as one of the longstanding challenges faced by the Sikaiana Community and all other communities in the far-flung region of…
THE Minister for Health and Medical Services, Dr Paul Popora Bosawai formally handed over a land-cruiser vehicle to the Malaita Provincial Director David Danitofea to serve East Malaita. The vehicle was handed over during a brief visit to the hospital during the Malaita Day celebration fortnight ago. The vehicle was funded under the World Bank Health…
A MILESTONE “Environmental Speech Contest” was conducted for Primary School students at Pusiju village on Vella La Vella Island in the Western Province on Tuesday. The event was organized by the Sirubai Voko Tribe Association (SVTA) with support from Pacific-Community-SPC Locally Marine Managed Area (LMMA) Phase One grant. The eight primary schools of Maravari, Eleoteve,…
THE Peoples Republic of China (PRC) has awarded 31 scholarships to Solomon Islanders to undertake studies at various in China under its 2024-2025 scholarship program for Solomon Islands. The Solomon Islands Chinese Embassy, Charge d’Affaires Ding Yonghua congratulated 28 of the 31 scholarship recipients at a farewell dinner in Honiara on Thursday. He also thanked…
Contestant number five – Miss Lauru- Elsie Polosovai has been crowned the Miss Solomon Islands 2024-2025. The crowning was held around 1am tonight after hours of various performances by each of the contestants. Miss Lauru won a number of awards during tonight’s presentation which includes; Speech, Talent, Traditional attire, One on One Question&Interview and Social Media…