MORE COVID CASES
One tested positive in Honiara, four in Manila By FOLLET JOHN …
Wale condemns bribe claims
THE leader of Opposition Matthew Wale and MP for Aoke Langalanga condemns the allegations of bribery of Malaita MPAs reported in the Island Sun newspaper and calls on the Police to cause investigations immediately. In a statement, on Thursday said the claims are serious and warrant an investigation. “I am truly appalled at what is…
Eels duo extend goals
Henderson Eels duo Raphael Lea’i and Joses Nawo continued their top form in scoring goals, extending their goal tally in the golden boot race. Both players seemed to be unstoppable in front of goal as they both finished round one of the Telekom S-league (TSL) with a staggering record in the race for the golden…
Article published with errors
‘U.S Embassy responds to S.I gov’t article’ By ANDREW FANASIANewsroom, Honiara THE U.S Embassy in Port Moresby says the article published in the media from the Government Communication Unit contained several factual errors and unfounded speculation regarding the United States Agency for International Development’s Strengthening Competitiveness, Agriculture, Livelihoods and Environment (SCALE) Program. “USAID assistance is…
Opposition congratulates Suidani
Leader of Opposition and MP for Aoke/Langalanga Matthew Wale congratulates the Premier of Malaita Province, Daniel Suidani, on his success against the no confidence motion tabled against him. “The victory clearly demonstrates the resounding confidence the majority of MPAs have in Premier Suidani’s leadership and his government’s performance to date, hence should be applauded. “Everything…
China considers more help in fight against COVID
THE Government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is considering additional financial and in-kind support to help Solomon Islands in its fight against the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus, its Ambassador Li Ming revealed on Wednesday. Ambassador Li – China’s first envoy to the Solomon Islands, was speaking at a handover ceremony of…
MONEY, POLITICS
Claims money at play to oust Premier Suidani By WILSON SAENI Auki News Bureau THERE’S claims money has been involved in the move to topple the Malaita Alliance for Rural Advancement (MARA) government. This came to light after the information has surfaced that the group involved in tabling the motion against Premier Daniel Suidani and…
MARA GOVT IN CONTROL
Convincing victory for Premier Suidani and MARA govt By WILSON SAENI Auki News Bureau THE much-anticipated motion of no confidence against the Malaita Alliance for Rural Advancement (MARA) Government has been defeated on the floor of the Malaita Provincial Assembly on Tuesday with an overwhelming support of 24-9. It was all smiles for Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel…
RSIPF investigates missing 7yr-old girl in Choiseul province
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Taro in Choiseul Province are investigating a seven-year-old girl who went missing at Piru Village in South Choiseul yesterday morning (12 October 2020). Provincial Police Commander Chief Superintendent Vincent Eria says, “From the initial report received by Taro Police today, the seven-year-old girl went missing on…
Wale: education must not be disturbed
Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale calls on the government to make sure that all affected students do not miss the remainder of classes for the 2020 academic year and to start working on a revised policy aimed at reducing school fees across all levels of the education system for 2021. In his statement, the Opposition…