Lambi arson trial continues Rarata murder case, today Lambi arson trial continues TRIAL will continue today on the case of four people accused of burning four houses relating to sorcery claims at Lambi area, Guadalcanal in 2017. The hearing of evidences into this matter resumed yesterday in the Honiara Magistrates’ Court after it was adjourned…
The Solomon Islands international player Robert Laua missed out in Hekari United final line up for the PNG champions club in the upcoming 2020 OFC Champions League. Hekari United confirmed that Laua missed out in their final squad that will represent the country in the most coveted competition set to kick off this month in…
PRIME MINISTER Manasseh Sogavare congratulates the Chairman and the CEO of the Solomon Islands Ports Authority for the vision that underpinned the investment which will provide huge benefits to customs and agricultural quarantine and biosecurity. He was making these remarks during the historical commissioning of the new X-ray equipment for the Solomon Islands Ports Authority…
Court imposes $37k fine on Bougainville boats, crews By ANDREW FANASIA THE Master of two Bougainville service boats with its four crew members were being fined $37,770 after illegally entering Solomon waters on an emergency trip in the Western Province. They appeared before the Gizo Magistrate court on Friday which they all pleaded guilty for…
HONIARA City is currently facing a water crisis since last week following the shutting down of Solomon Water’s water source at Kongulai. This paper was informed that Honiara residents were without running water since last weekend. It is understood that current heavy rains experienced in the country is the major cause. This was then confirmed…
SOLOMON Islands Ports Authority Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Eranda Kotelawala says the new state of the art mobile X-ray scanner machine will help to contain and curb the illicit trade activities that are coming through the main port. He uttered these words during the historical commissioning of the X-ray scanner machine at the port area…
THE Government special fundraising committee set up to raise funds for the Australian bushfire has announced the cancellation of the second Band Aid concert planned for this Sunday 16th February. The committee has agreed to stage two Band Aid concerts as part of the fundraising efforts. It was for this reason that Honiara Bands Association…
The court will be reviewing the warrant of arrest issued for one of the prison escapees Frank Firimolea on Friday. Firimolea is facing charges of office break-in, store break-in, an armed robbery and resisting police arrest. His matter was brought to the Honiara Magistrates’ Court on Monday for the review of his warrant of arrest. The…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), as the peak body representing private sector in the country, is supportive of measures taken by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) to contain the spread of the African swine flu into Solomon Islands. MAL highlighted the measures they have taken against the African swine…
The newly upgraded road near the Solomon Power powerhouse in Auki, Malaita province deteriorates again following heavy rain experienced in Auki Township over the weekend. The road leading up to Dukwasi community was in great condition after a major road upgrade last week which excites cab drivers who used the road frequently to do their…