We’ll end ‘political prostitution” By ANDREW FANASIA CARETAKER Prime Minister Rick Hou says he’ll bring in new laws to stop “political prostitution” if he returns to power in this year’s election. He was speaking at the launch of his Democratic Alliance Party (DAP) in Honiara, Tuesday. “DAP believes a strong and stable political party system…
U16 squad resumes training By CARLOS ARUAFU NATIONAL under-17 head coach Stanley Waita says he’s impressed with the performance of the newly selected players, the latest to join the training squad for the FIFA U17 World Cup in Poland this year. Waita had the chance to observe the players’ performances yesterday during their first training…
A YOUNG Australian musician Chris Tamwoy arrived yesterday in the capital ahead of the Australia Day celebration. Speaking during an interview at Paoa FM, Tamwoy acknowledged his island heritage and says it contributed to his music. “I grew up with a lot of Papua New Guinea people and listening to the language and their music…
VICTIMS of sexual assault are urged to report their cases to the nearest police station. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Central Province, Inspector Hugo Maelasi, made the call specifically to women and girls. This came after police in Tulagi arrested and charged an adult male person on allegation of an indecent act on 19 January 2018…
A MAN who hit his pregnant wife with a piece of timber last year whilst under the influence of liquor has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment. David Maehau was sentenced after pleading guilty to one count of domestic violence, a charge under the Family Protection Act, this week in the Honiara Magistrates’ Court. The…
POLICE in Malu’u, north Malaita, are investigating the death of a 50-year-old man at Sulugwalu Village on 20 January 2018. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Malaita Province Inspector Peter Kinita says it will be alleged that the deceased was drinking homebrew with his cousins. “After a while he was not feeling well so he went…
THE Electoral Amendment Act 2018 contradicts the national constitution. That’s according to People’s Progressive Party president Charles Dausabea. “The way the Electoral Amendment Act 2018 forbids meetings, awareness, and association contradicts section 13 and 14 of the national constitution,” Dausabea stated. He added section 13 and 14 of the national constitution talks about the protection…