Gizo inter-faith hosts youth programme
BY BEN BILUAGizo GIZO Inter-Faith Committee has successfully hosted a special event for youths at Gizo. The event themed “connecting…
Politics
VOTE EARLY
Solomon Islands Electoral Commission urges early voting for smooth election day BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO THE Solomon Islands Electoral…
We are ready: SIEC
BY MORRIS NAFU The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) says it is ready for the rollout of the 2024 national…
Can CDF truly improve rural people’s lives?
The struggle to meet the demands of their voters but at the same time trigger ‘development’ is an ongoing issue…
‘We do not feel the impact’ despite billions of dollars in rural development funds
As Solomon Islanders go to the polls next month to elect our 12th national parliament since Independence, it is disheartening,…
Sports
SI Netball Coach lauds Team’s performance
BY INDY MAEALASIA SOLOMON Islands Netball’s Coach is confident that her team has greatly improved despite suffering a heavy loss…
Solomon Islands Men’s Rugby 7s Team Ends Pacific Games Journey in Quarterfinals
By EDDIE OSIFELO The journey of Solomon Islands’ men’s rugby 7s team at the XVII Pacific Games came to a…
We lost our game, but still proud of our team efforts: Masaea
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA DESPITE the loss in in their final game against Tonga, Alex Masaea, a thirty-year-old player representing the…
ANOTHER PROBLEM
Security firms urges GOC to release upfront payment for mobilisation BY NED GAGAHE Several security firms contracted to provide their…
Letters
Violence as a Human Rights abuse
DEAR EDITOR, A worrying number of women in the Solomon Islands experience domestic violence. Statistics have shown almost 64% of…
Violation of Human Rights
Dear Editor, As a concerned citizen of this country, I strongly urge our government to recognize the rights of persons…
Chinese companies and domestic politics
AN OBSERVER THE row between the national government and the Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) has degenerated to a level that…
VIEWPOINT- Virivolomo and his misconstrued facts
CELSUS TALIFILU Brisbane AVIATION Permanent Secretary Moses Virivolomo’s attempt to denounce what was said about his conduct in Auki…
Local News
Beche-de-mer warning
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA ONLY genuine beche-de-mer buyers will be allowed to do business in the Central Province, its premier Stanley…
Only 6.4% are fully vaccinated
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO ONLY 6.4 per cent of the targeted population has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This was…
PM calls for more to get vaccinated
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO IMPACT of any COVID-19 community transmission here will be far worse than what we’ve seen in…
Japan to fund classroom building for Mala school
BY MAVIS N. PODOKOLO JAPAN will fund a new classroom building for Dala South Primary School in Malaita worth $516,000.…
People with disability mark their big day
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO PEOPLE with disability residing in Honiara gathered yesterday to commemorate International Week of Deaf People and…
Passion keeps me going: Maetoro
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO BEING a waiter on the positive side gives you the chance to meet interesting people, sharpen…
