Tonga rocked by volcanic explosion & tsunami The Kingdom of Tonga remains cut off from the rest of the world following a huge volcanic explosion on Saturday evening. The impacts of the eruption and the tsunami that followed were felt across the globe. The undersea fibre optic cable that carries Tonga’s communications capacity has been…
WHY INDEPENDENCE WOULD BE HARD FOR MALAITA NOW To be a new independent nation the following steps are needed. Step 1-Declare Independence Malaita Province must first satisfy rules set forth by the Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States that would require Malaita declare in a referendum letting the world…
Indeed, I am grateful. National Referral Hospital (NRH) has kindly conditioned my liver throughout six months of admittance. I was diagnosed with Cirrhosis Hepatitis B and what doctors in their profession say is that my liver is infected, and ailing. Besides, seeing I shall be referred overseas, surely it means NRH only do what it…
I read Mr. McNeil’s response to an article you wrote on him ‘Is McNeil on his way out’ with great interest but sadly I didn’t have the chance to take a glimpse of this article. Sure, he is quite efficient in his work by keeping that scope of duties and responsibilities in check but I…
Generally, people that apply for jobs submit their Curriculum Vitae and other related information, especially copies of certificates of achievements at college or university to their employers. Robson Djokovic Curriculum Vitae again came into the limelight after claims that he has graduated with Bachelor’s Degrees (Credit) from the Queensland University of Technology, during the years…
By Rev. Dr Ben Wate At St Barnabas Provincial Cathedral, Honiara on 31st Dec + In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. Introduction Today we arrive at the end of another calendar year- 2021. And soon,at12 midnight tonight, we will have a transition from the year…
The year of 2021 is special to Solomon Islands people. While countries in the world are fighting together against COVID-19 pandemic, riots and looting overtook Honiara and razed Chinatown to the ground, as well as other business districts. When we enjoyed family reunions and friends gatherings during Christmas a few days ago, let us also…
Speech by Ambassador Li Ming During a handing over ceremony The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China strongly condemns the recent riot in Honiara, which left Chinatown and other areas in ruins, resulting in huge property loss and social panic. Hundreds of Chinese families, including kids and women were homeless and displaced in distress.…
Extortion turns a wise person into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the heart. (Ecclesiastes 7:7 NIV) The Bible says that money is the root of all kinds of evil, right? WRONG. What the Bible says is: the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil (1 Timothy 6:10 NIV). It is…
ON the afternoon of November 25th 2021, I decided to contact a senior Malaita Government Minister to suggest a pathway that would ensure a smooth transfer of power that would allow the Prime Minister to step down without losing face, and be seen to succumb to the pressures from the looters. I knew that the…