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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 […]

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

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

13 February 2024 The Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) Board recognizes and deeply regrets the distress caused by recent disputes concerning the results of the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant 2025. Unfortunately, these allegations have escalated to the extent of subjecting contestants to degrading treatment and issuing threats against the lives of certain judges, thereby detrimentally

The recent controversy surrounding the Stop Order issued by the Solomon Islands government against the head judge of the 2025 Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) has caused widespread debate and raised questions about the appropriate role of governments in such matters. Hon. Peter Kenilorea Jnr, Member of Parliament for East Are’are has taken to social

“Kola’a Ridge Cemetery” A few unauthorized individuals are currently residing in and erecting illegal semi-permanent structures within the Cemetery grounds. Furthermore, these individuals are engaging in unlicensed carwash operations, using the cemetery as a place of business, residence, gambling activities, and even as a place to conveniently relieve themselves. Such actions are not only a

Photo: From Left- Samoan PM (PC: Samoan Govt), Jerry Brunt The more than SBD2 million 2025 Miss Pacific Islands Pageant hosted by Solomon Islands in the name of gender equality, youth empowerment, and the protection of culture and the environment has been overshadowed by a storm of controversy following allegations of score rigging and a

Condolence Message from the Guadalcanal Provincial Government From: Premier of Guadalcanal & the Executive Government, Guadalcanal Provincial Assembly, and Guadalcanal staff To: Madam Garu, Family, and Relatives of the Late Hon. Moses Garu in Guadalcanal and elsewhere It is with profound sorrow that we receive the news of the passing of the late Hon. Moses

This morning, a significant milestone was achieved in Malaita Province as the Honorable Manaseh Maelanga, Minister of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), officially launched the Koa, Bio1, and Bio2 bridges in West Kwarae. The ceremony, held on behalf of the Solomon Islands Government and the World Bank, marked the successful completion of these critical

The Miss Pacific Islands Pageant finale over the weekend was a night of tradition, glamour, and celebration of Pacific beauty and culture. However, for the people of Solomon Islands and their representative, Miss Elsie Polosovai, the event was overshadowed by a missed opportunity to celebrate a significant achievement. Miss Solomon Islands was awarded the prestigious