KUKUM Police Traffic Centre says the introduction of the three lanes at the Mataniko Bridge has eased the traffic congestion during peak hours. The centre’s police inspector Brian Surimalefo said since introducing the three lanes traffic has improved. “Traffic has flowed according to the proposed measures and traffic management during peak hours,” Mr Surimalefo said.…
SOLOMON Islands Red Cross Society (SIRCS) on Friday commemorated World Red Cross Day in Honiara on the theme “Everywhere for Everyone”. SIRCS communications officer Kennedy Waitara said the theme reflected on how Red Cross can help people. “…where ever you are, whoever you are, we the Solomon Islands Red Cross Society will be there and…
A seminar to improve search and rescue efforts in the country was held last week in Honiara. The consultation was held between the Solomon Island Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA), SI Ports Authority, NGO____s, RSIPF maritime head, the Secretariate of the Pacific community and International Maritime Organisation (IMO). The consultation was to ensure there is a…
TROPICAL Cyclone warnings earlier issued for Makira, Temotu Rennell and Bellona provinces are now cancelled. Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) confirmed yesterday. “Severe tropical cyclone Donna is now moving away from Solomon Islands.” However, the Weather Office said, fresh to strong winds of 20 to 25 knots with rough seas and moderate swells are still…
SIXTY four Solomon Islands students undertaking studies under the Australia Pacific Technical College (APTC) will be graduating on Tuesday. In a statement on Monday APTC said Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands His Excellency Roderick Brazier will be the guest speaker at today’s ceremony. The students will be graduating from 10 programmes which include community…
Thousands of people attended the two-day World Tuna Day celebrations in Noro, Western Province on Friday and Saturday. Organised and sponsored by Soltuna and NFD, the festivities included a parade, music and entertainment, speech and cooking competitions, children____s games and speeches by Premier Wayne Maepio, Minister John Maneniaru and Soltuna Managing Director Adrian Wickham. Tuna…
‘I’m one of the proudest Solomon Islander’ Solomon Islands futsal sensation and captain, Elliot Ragomo has continued to shine for Solomon Islands on the futsal world stage throughout his entire career. The soft-spoken but passionate Solomon Islander currently in training with Brazil’s professional futsal side Minas Tênis Clube team. The Sports club of Minas Tênis…
The Third Kokonut Cup competition has ended successfully at the Kokonut Café seas side. The day’s program started at 12 mid day hosting the swimming competition followed by Water Polo games. The competition staged the U14 category for both girls and boys and the open men’s and women’s category. For the U14 female category, Alafina…
FFA HQ, Honiara — Monitoring, Control and Surveillance for Pacific tuna fisheries provides a useful existing framework to help Pacific countries to address the newest threat for Pacific reef systems, Vietnamese Blue Boats. However, FFA Director General James Movick urges that an effective strategic response from the Pacific needs to address the broad consequences of…
Burns Creek Adventist College becomes the third school in Honiara which had partnered with Pan Oceanic Bank’s (POB) Tree Planting project This was part of its (POB) Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR),. A ceremony to formally seal the partnership was held on Friday at the school. In a statement yesterday POB said, “Burns Creek Adventist…