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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 […]

The 2025 Miss Pacifc Islands Pageant (MPIP), organized by Solomon Host, has found itself at the center of a growing controversy after it was revealed that plastic water bottles, banned under the Environment (Single Use Plastic Ban) Regulations 2023, were distributed to VIP guests. The bottles, sponsored by local company Blue Water, are smaller than

The New Zealand High Commission in the Cook Islands has took to social media with a statement on their offical Facebook to express significant concern over the lack of consultation regarding the proposed Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) between the Cook Islands and China. Despite repeated requests, including a direct appeal from New Zealand Deputy Prime

The adĺditional clinic building will provide Honiara City Council with a flexible space both during and after construction of the Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre. 9 February 2025 Two fully-equipped portable clinics are being installed by Australia at the site of the new Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre to ensure uninterrupted healthcare continues

This week, the National Referral Hospital (NRH) achieved a significant milestone in advancing neurological care with the donation of specialized medical equipment, funded by the New Zealand High Commission and New Zealand’s Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA). The handover event was attended by representatives from the New Zealand High Commission, VSA, and NRH. The new equipment

Credit: CWRubaha As the sun sets over the beautiful hapi isles, the excitement is clear for the grand finale of the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant 2025. Tonight, the stage is ready to welcome the dazzling contestants who have spent weeks preparing to showcase their grace, talent, and cultural pride. The air is exciting with anticipation

The JICA-led new advisory project, “Capacity Improvement of Urban Transport Management in Honiara,” has been officially launched! Aimed to improve the road traffic environment and create a safe, convenient, and sustainable public bus system in Honiara, the JICA expert team in urban transportation has been assigned and started to engage the key stakeholders. The success

Starting this month, the Guadalcanal Provincial Government staff will conduct a weekly cleanup in the Lunga-Henderson area. This initiative emphasizes the commitment of both governing bodies to maintaining public spaces and promoting community well-being. The Guadalcanal Provincial Secretary, Mr. Maesac Suia, stressed the importance of proper waste disposal and urged all residents within the province’s

Landing Craft (LC) Muva delivering building materials at Atoifi Wharf. The Building Materials for the reconstruction work of Dental Clinic at Atoifi Adventist Hospital (AAH) in East Kwaio, Malaita Province, has arrived safely in Atoifi on Sunday 2 February 2024. The materials stored inside the 40 feet container loaded by a barge from Honiara. The

Solomon Islands Speaker Hon. Patteson Oti Supports Regional Parliamentary Cooperation The Pacific Islands Parliamentary Group (PIPG) Working Committee met this week at the Assembly of French Polynesia in Papeete, Tahiti, to discuss the future structure and direction of the regional inter-parliamentary organization.Hon. Patteson John Oti, Speaker of Parliament of the Solomon Islands, participated in the