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What Happened to Lawson Tama? The Iconic Football Field is Unrecognizable

The iconic Lawson Tama football field, once the pride of Honiara and a hub for football enthusiasts, has become almost unrecognizable, as shown in a recent video shared by Tavuli News. The footage, which has caused widespread public debate online, reveals the field surrounded by overgrown bushes and neglected surroundings, raising serious questions about its […]

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North Malaita Copra Farmers Praise CEMA’s New Centre but Urge Fix for Cash Shortage

Copra producers in the North Malaita region have welcomed the recent establishment of a buying centre by the Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) in Malu’u. This initiative has significantly eased the burden on farmers, who previously had to transport their copra to Auki, a costly and time-consuming process, especially due to high freight expenses. The

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𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐔 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧

The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) wishes to inform the public of the regrettable but necessary decision to terminate the employment of a foreign Associate Professor, who formerly served as the University Librarian. This decision follows a comprehensive internal audit and investigation, which uncovered significant breaches of procurement policies, financial mismanagement, and misconduct in relation

𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐔 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 Read More »

BS Honiara Insurance Brokers supports Miss Solomon Islands with $30,000 donation

In a heartfelt gesture of support and recognition, BS Honiara Insurance Brokers (BSHIB) recently handed over $30,000 to Miss Solomon Islands, Elsie Polosovai. The donation was presented by BSHIB Manager, Mr. Mypana Isaac, who emphasized the important role Miss Solomon Islands plays as a national representative. Elsie Polosovai’s recent achievement as the third runner-up at

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PM Marape Cracks Down on Cyber-Bullying of Miss PNG, Warns of Social Media Bans

Prime Minister James Marape has ordered an immediate investigation into the cyber-bullying of Miss Papua New Guinea, May Hasola, directing police and the Department of Communications & Information Technology to identify and arrest the perpetrators. He expects a progress report by next week. Marape condemned the online abuse, which included racially charged and derogatory remarks

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𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐮 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

  Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is exploring a significant partnership with one of the country’s most successful indigenous conservation organisations, the Baru Conservation Alliance (BCA), following a high-level meeting between SINU Vice Chancellor, Professor Transform Aqorau, and Chief Esau of the BCA.  The Baru Conservation Alliance is a coalition representing four tribal groups—Aieda, Fulanitofe,

𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐮 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 Read More »

JICA Volunteer Ms. Hitomi Sugihara Arrives in Munda to Tackle NCD at Helena Goldie Hospital

Ms. Hitomi Sugihara, JICA volunteer, finally arrived in Munda, Western Province on 3rd February 2025! She was warmly welcomed by Mr. David Gapirongo, Hospital Secretary, and Ms. Philistus Ide, Coordinator of the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) section at Helena Goldie Hospital. Mr. David expressed his gratitude for JICA’s continuous commitment to the hospital and his expectations

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Chinese Medical Team Provides Care and Donations to Aola Community in Solomon Islands

China Medical Team in Solomon Islands conducts a medical outreach in Aola Community, Guadalcanal Province recently.  When learned about Aola community’s medical needs, Chinese doctors set off early in the morning and went on a bumpy 4-hour journey. When they arrived in Aola, they were warmly welcomed by the community. Chinese doctors provided over 120

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Healing the Wounds of Trauma: A Transformative Week at SWIM Base

This week, from Tuesday, February 11th, to Thursday, February 13th, 2025, SWIM Base became a sanctuary for healing and renewal. The SITHA (Solomon Islands Trauma Healing Association) team had the privilege of conducting trauma healing sessions with the dedicated staff at SWIM Base. These sessions were designed to address the emotional and psychological wounds that

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Honiara Residents Frustrated Over Neglected Pothole Pool Near Parliament

PC: JG via Facebook Residents in Honiara are raising concerns over a massive pothole that has turned into a stagnant pool of water just below the Parliament building. The issue, located in the Central Business District (CBD), has become an eyesore and a source of frustration for locals and commuters alike.  The dirty water has

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