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$150 each voter: The People of North Malaita Express Appreciation for Hon. Daniel Waneoroa’s Generosity

In this festive season, the people of the North Malaita Constituency in Malaita Province have expressed their heartfelt gratitude to their Member of Parliament, Hon. Daniel Waneoroa, for a generous gesture of goodwill. Hon. Waneoroa distributed $150 to each of his voters, an unexpected gift that has caused both appreciation and conversation within the communities.

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OPPOSITION LEADER: STATEMENT ON THE CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY MEETING

My fellow Solomon Islanders, I address you on an urgent matter. The Prime Minister has decided to convene the Constituent Assembly. This meeting is scheduled for 30th December 2024. The Constituent Assembly is tasked by law with a serious responsibility. It must debate, amend, and vote on the future of our Draft Federal Constitution. However,

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HEAVY RAIN WARNING NUMBER ONE

HEAVY RAIN WARNING NUMBER ONE ISSUED BY THE SOLOMON ISLANDS METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE AT 5:00 PM THIS AFTERNOON ON SATURDAY, 28TH DECEMBER 2024. A HEAVY RAIN WARNING IS CURRENT FOR MOST PROVINCES.SITUATION: A TROUGH LIES OVER THE SOLOMON ISLANDS. ASSOCIATED CLOUDS AND HEAVY RAIN WITH THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO AFFECT MOST PROVINCES.SUCH LOCALISED HEAVY RAIN MAY

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Passenger Shipping Companies in Honiara Prioritize Profit Over Safety

Every festive season, thousands of Solomon Islanders travel by ship from Honiara to their home provinces. However, recent events have raised serious concerns about the safety of these journeys. A video circulating on Facebook has exposed the reckless practices of some passenger shipping companies in Honiara, where ships are being overloaded beyond their safe capacity.

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Patients Seeking Surgery at Honiara’s National Referral Hospital Urged to Bring Their Own Medical Supplies Due to Shortages

A Honiara resident has urged people seeking surgery at the National Referral Hospital to bring their own medical supplies. Due to ongoing shortages at the hospital, key items like sterile gloves, gauze, and antiseptic solutions are in limited supply, leaving patients and their families to source these essentials independently. Key supplies that are currently out

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AUSTRALIA SUPPORTS TOURISM SECTOR THROUGH HOSPITALITY TRAINING FOR STAFF AT HONIARA HOTEL

In its latest effort to boost Solomon Islands’ tourism and hospitality sector, Australia recently delivered an accredited Customer Care – Hospitality short course to 23 employees of Honiara Hotel. The program, delivered by the Australian Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), is designed to upskill employees, with the goal of enhancing guest satisfaction through improved service delivery.

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Strong Wind Warning Cancellation in the Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service has officially cancelled the Strong Wind Warning that was previously issued for the waters of Renell & Bellona, Temotu, and Makira provinces. The cancellation was announced at 6:30 AM on Friday, 27th December 2024, as the weather conditions have improved. Weather Situation Update:A trough, which had been influencing weather patterns

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China donates $150k for street lights to SI Full Gospel Association

The Solomon Islands Full Gospel Association (SIFGA) has received recently a $150,000 donation from the Peoples Republic of China for street LED lights to SIFGA communities in the Solomon Islands. In receiving the donation, SIFGA extended their sincere appreciation to the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, and the Government of the Solomon Islands,

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