“Teamwork makes great dreams come true.” This was the resounding message from the Solomon Islands Ports Authourity (SIPA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Eranda Kotelawala at the commissioning of the State-Owned Enterprise’s (SOE’s) multi-million-dollar seaport passenger terminal- Millennium Terminal – last Thursday. The seaport domestic passenger terminal built over period of a little more than 22…
A 16-year-old girl accused of falsely telling her mother that she was kidnapped by unknown men, sparking fear in Honiara’s communities in October, is expected to enter her plea on Monday December 23. The juvenile, whose identity is suppressed, is facing one count of spreading false rumours. She appeared for a closed hearing in the…
A pre-trial conference (PTC) regarding a restaurant owner, who denies distributing plastic disposable forks to his customers, has been postponed to 3 January 2025. The deferral was made to allow the court to arrange for an interpreter, as the defendant, Xian Pan Li, does not speak or understand English or Pijin. The pre-trial conference was…
The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) has commenced the implementation of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Act 2023. This Act establishes management and regulatory oversight for the utilisation of the Fund under the Constituency Development Program. Speaking during the sine die motion in Parliament, Friday, Minister Rollen Seleso described the CDF Act 2023 as a…
Work has commenced and is progressing steadily on phase one of the Western Border Outpost in the far western Shortland Islands, with the arrival of the first barge on Thursday, 29 August this year The development marks a significant milestone in the establishment of the patrol base, which aims to bolster security and surveillance at…
TWO multimillion-dollar projects in Auki, Malaita province are progressing well. The are the Kiluufi Hospital Improvement Project, funded by Japan, and the Auki Road Tar Sealing Project, funded by the Chinese government. These projects are set to give Auki Town and Malaita Province a significant facelift once completed. The Kiluufi Hospital Improvement Project now progressing…
After a decade of separation, two of the Solomon Islands’ most iconic bands, DMP and Onetox, have reconciled and are set to make history with a New Year’s Eve performance like no other. In a heartfelt announcement, the bands shared the joyous news of their reunion, marking a new chapter in their shared musical journey.…
ANOTHER cohort of Solomon Islands media leaders have completed the highly prestigious University of New South Wales Australian Graduate School of Management General Manager program, supported by the Australian Government. President of the Media Association of Solomon Islands and co-owner In-depth Solomons, Ofani Eremae, co-owner Tavuli News, Ms Elizabeth Osifelo and administrator of YUMI TOKTOK…
THE South Pacific’s largest domestic seaport passenger terminal building was commissioned in Honiara, Thursday, signifying the ambitious efforts by the country’s leading State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) – Solomon Islands Ports Authority – to ensure the modernity of its services. The new terminal building, which stands at the center of the Honiara main wharf, costs a little…
SENTENCE for a former casino dealer convicted of stealing gaming chips from the Coral Sea Casino last year will be delivered on Monday, December 23. Maddlyn Hamara, 28, faces sentencing for the charge of Larceny by Clerk. Sentencing submissions and mitigation were made in court last week. The prosecution relied on written submissions, while the…