Researchers have discovered the wreckage of World War two aircraft carrier USS Hornet inside Solomon Island waters. Allen’s Vulcan research org...
Ministry of Culture and Tourism urged to clarify stand on war relics
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Director of Culture have been urged to clarify their positions on the issue of war relics on Balalae islan...
Feeling stressed? Hug a tree.
Are you feeling tired, overworked and need a place where you can breathe fresh oxygen and hug a tree? Well maybe not literally. But there is a place w...
Fear World War II relics might never return
There is concern that recently extracted World War II relics at Balalae Island in the Short land islands of the Western Solomons might never return to...
World War Two records inscribed in Asia and Pacific register
World War Two records kept at the National Archives of Solomon Islands have been inscribed in the Memory of the World for Asia and Pacific register. S...
Police destroy dangerous projectile near White River market
The Police Explosive ordnance disposal,EOD, team this morning destroyed a US 5 inch MK35 High explosive projectile near the White River Market, West H...
‘Unsung WWII hero’ Aubrey Kirkpatrick dies at 102
Those who knew Aubrey Kirkpatrick describe him as an unsung war hero and a regular at the Grand Ole Opry who rubbed elbows with Elvis Presley and othe...
Paying respects in the world’s largest maritime grave site – Iron Bottom Sound
It was a vastly different scene last time Bill Quinn was on an Australian Navy ship outside Honiara. It was back in 1942, in the midst of WWII, and wh...
Battle of Guadalcanal veteran back at old stomping ground
“This place hasn’t changed a great deal since we fought here” Those were the words from 91 year old Battle Guadalcanal war veteran ...
US General says Guadalcanal a ‘holy land’ for US armed forces
“This is our holy land” The words of US General Robert Neller echoed around the US memorial this morning, as hundreds of US, Australian and New Zealan...