Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) acknowledges on day one that at times like this Covid-19 pandemic, emergency powers are needed pointing out at the same time that these must have a clear deadline and limited scope. Furthermore, based on experiences of the ethnic tension days the Executive Government was reminded about the indispensable importance of protecting…
Solomon Islands has created history by producing a first-ever visually impaired (blind) person to have graduated with a Bachelor of Law in the South Pacific. Edwin Babanisi from Shortlands in Western Province and Makira on Thursday graduated from the University of the South Pacific (USP) after years of study at the USP Laucala Campus. Due…
POLICE are hunting down the owner of a drone that was seen flying over their base at the Western Border, Shortland Islands, Western Province. Police Chief Mostyn Mangau said they are concern with the flying of the drone at the border because it compromises their security operation. “We will find information as to who owns…
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in the Solomon Islands has recently reiterated their view on foreign assistance to Solomon Islands during an interview with Solomon Star. The Embassy has pointed out that, all foreign assistance should bring real benefit to the people of Solomon Islands. The Embassy emphasized that, as the…
TWO employees of a logging company operating in Malaita Province attempted to offer money to the Provincial Police Commander (PPC) for Malaita this week. Report reaching the paper said Stanley Riolo was visited by two men associated with the company. The company had come under media spotlight for allegedly illegal logging activities on one of…
As three positive cases turned negative By IAN M.KAUKUINewsroom, Honiara THE country has recorded an additional COVID-19 positive case this week bringing the total to four. However, the good news is that the first three cases have tested negative. The latest results came following the fourth round of test this week, the Minister of Health…
The Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani has cleared rumors stating outside agents are supporting him to win the motion of no confidence on the floor of the Malaita Provincial Assembly last week on Tuesday. Premier Suidani’s defeat of the motion of no confidence set to oust him last week with an overwhelming victory of 24-9…
PRIME Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare yesterday says he had “serious doubts” about hosting the 2023 Pacific Games shortly after winning the rights to do so four years ago. He said he led a bipartisan team of political leaders, including then Opposition Leader, Jerry Manele, to Vanuatu in 2016 to bid for the right to host…
‘Says call for social distancing in public transports can be counter-productive’ Opposition Leader, Hon. Matthew Wale says the government’s decision to exclude bus and taxi service operators from the Economic Stimulus Package is unfair and lacks any justification under current circumstances. The statement follows the announcement made by the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of…
Permanent Secretary (PS) for Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has attributed the higher cases of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the country to poor diet and the low quality of food and what people drink. Ethel Frances highlighted the issue during the World Food Day 2020 celebration on Friday 16th October through the national broadcaster. …