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

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