SolAir honours nurses with scenic flight
Solomon Airlines says ‘Tagio Tumas to our Nation’s Nurses’ on International Nurses Day, joining with eight other prominent Solomon Islands businesses and organisations to sponsor a VIP scenic flight for 18 dedicated nurses from...
Siota faces sweet turnover
BY BEN BILUAGizo
THERE are some points in life that prejudice can lead to a sweeter outcome.
This is the story of Santos Krobe Siota, 38 years old from Isabel Province who has been accepted by...
APTC training gives Monica a job in Australia
Gaining an internationally recognised qualification expands employment prospects for Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) graduates seeking employment in international labour markets.
APTC graduates like Monica Wale from the Solomon Islands see value in pursuing Technical...
MARA gov’t plans important projects for Auki
BY SAMIE WAIKORI
AUKI
THE Suidani-led MARA government is planning to kick off work on some important projects for Auki Township.
The projects include Auki dumpsite, cemetery, and Flea market.
Premier Daniel Suidani said a plan is in...
Anywhere under the sun
Future is here with Solar computers made available for rural users
THE lack of access to computers in rural communities has forced a local entrepreneur to invest in providing cheap and accessible solar powered computers...
Amelyn recognised for leading covid-19 effort
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO
THE International Planned Parenthood Federation IPPF Sub Regional Office for the Pacific has recognised 23-year-old Amelyn Aitora for voluntarily leading the national covid-19 response in helping communities to respond effectively to...
Solomon Islander joins East-West Centre
AS she settles into her new apartment in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, Dr Tammy Tabe reflects on her life’s journeys.
The young Solomon Islander woman recently moved to Honolulu to take up an appointment as a fellow...
Auki market restricts sale of products
BY SAMIE WAIKORI
AUKI
THE management of the Auki Central Market has put a stop to the sale of certain products within the market facility since Monday.
The measures were taken in collaboration with the Malaita Provincial...
Oravae resort: An Island to yourself
BY BEN BILUAGizo
Forgot your mirror? don’t worry, we have a natural mirror; the glassy sea in the lagoon can help you fix your hair.
Want to spend a romantic time on a hideaway in total...
Isabel landowners fight for ownership over Tubi logs
OFANI EREMAE
WHEN Malaysian loggerRichard Kong Sing Ngea pleaded guilty in December 2020 to the illegal harvesting of Tubi trees in Solomons’ Isabel Province, tribal leader Wilson Tohidi was thrilled.
Ngea’s admittance of guilt, Tohidi believes,...