Transparency Solomon Islands has heard allegations that the new biometric registration system designed to reduce election fraud is being abused by candidates. The group is calling on the government to make it illegal for anyone to buy or collect voter registration cards. Transparency chief executive Daniel Fenua has received reports of one candidate buying official…
A senior labour officer Simon Suku was recently appointed as a commissioner for oaths in Solomon Islands. The two years appointment was made by Chief Justice, Sir Albert Palmer on the 20th May 2014 and it took effect from that date until 20th May 2016. Simon Suku is a senior labour officer who had served…
South Pacific Oil Ltd (SPO) is planning to establish a fuel depot in Noro, Western province in partnership with Soltuna and National Fisheries Development (NFD). As part of the new set up SPO general manager Carson Korowa is currently in Noro to discuss with the management of Soltuna and NFD about the partnership deal which…
Outspoken pastor and chief of Burns Creek in East Honiara appeals to community leaders to unite and do more to reduce criminal activities in their community. Pastor Seti Iromea said it is sad to see some of their leaders are part of the recent riot in east Honiara. Pr Iromea said leaders within Burns Creek…
A former top government minister has accused the national government of not living up its word in the land accusation process. And further warns the national project involving the Tina River hydro-project will not be successful if government fails to follow the right procedures. Walton Naezon who is the current provincial member for Malango ward…
Minister of lands and housing Joseph Onika has thanked members of parliament (MP) for their positive contribution and support towards the 2014 amendment of the Lands and Titles Bill. Speaking in Parliament yesterday minister Onika said he was very pleased with the level of support and regard that MPs have in support towards the Bill.…
The Bekabeka community high school (CHS) on Gatokae island, Marovo, Western province has a surprise visit from the Western provincial government executive late last week. The delegation was led by the Western provincial premier Robert Pae Kuve, the MPA for East Gatogae Wayne Maepio and few other executive members. The surprise visit was to see…
SOLOMON Island band Doorman Project (DMP) is in the country to perform a show to raise funds for flood victims in the Solomon Islands. The DMP band consists of six artists that have toured Australia and Papua New Guinea and this is their first tour in Fiji. USP Solomon Island Student Association president Roylex Sitana…
Farmers engaging in reforestation activities in Baegu and Fataleka, Malaita province are showing lack of interest in forestry related training. Thats according to a Malaita forestry extension officer who wished to have his identity withheld. He said based on observation there were poor turn outs from forestry farmers when trainings are being offered for them…
Despite the goodwill and dedication of many of those involved, RAMSI ultimately did not help Solomon Islands to stand on its own two feet, writes DAN GAY in the Lowy Interpreter: A POINTED joke used to do the rounds in Honiara: if you needed to call on the Australian police you could usually find them…