THE HIGH court will on August 16 hear an application to strike out the petition case filed against Member of Parliament for East Guadalcanal Bradley Tovosia. The petition filed by losing candidate Jessey Koli for one count of Bribery and one count of Undue Influence went before the High Court yesterday for the hearing of…
Central Coast, Solomon Warriors share point in a dramatic nil all thriller The Telekom Super League (TSL) defending champion Solomon Warriors and the TSL current table leader Central Coast FC have shared points in a nil all dramatic thriller during the mid-week catch up matches on Wednesday. The exciting match was played at the Lawson…
The economic outlook is challenging the fiscal position A CONSULTANT to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) working in Solomon Islands at the request of Ministry of Finance and Treasury, Dr Kirdan Lees says a wedge is opening between declining revenue and spending that continues to grow. He said fiscal consolidation is needed now to arrest…
AN unexpected technical issue with the Solomon Airlines Dash-8 aircraft (H4-SOL) has disrupted the national carrier’s domestic schedule over the past days. And this forced the airlines to express its regret over the inconveniences caused. “We at Solomon Airlines deeply regret the inconvenience caused by the recent disruptions to our domestic schedule. “This has been…
THE West Are’are Rokotanikeni Association (WARA) of Malaita Province on Wednesday officially launched two published books which focus on leadership and operating small business. The launching took place at the Heritage Park Hotel. The two books are: 1. Basic Leadership and Governance Manual and 2. Sisihora Rete-West Are’are Women Stories of Strengths and Challenges in…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has expressed serious concerns on the current traffic issues from East, Central and Western end of Honiara City. In recent months, SICCI members have expressed dissatisfactions on the ineffective communication mechanisms concerning construction timelines and updates on periodical road maintenances which contributes to traffic issues. As…
THE Minister of Finance and Treasury, Manasseh Sogavare has warned importers of goods into Solomon Islands against unloading consignments at undeclared seaport wharves in the country. The warning will become effective as of today and is directed to all business houses, licensed Customs Agents, NGOSs, donor partners and individuals in and around Honiara. A statement…
THE Six young women contesting for the Miss Solomon Islands Pageant (MSIP) 2024 crown met with the Young Women’s Parliamentary Group (YWPG), Clerk to the Parliament (Ag), Jefferson Hallu and the Parliamentary Staff yesterday. The meeting was held in the Paul Tovusia Complex Conference Room. In her opening remarks, Solomon Host Events Manager Lynette Adomea…
THE Senior Executive Women in Leadership Program is giving emerging women leaders in Solomon Islands confidence and relevant knowledge and skills required to enable them to effectively participate in decision-making in various organizations they serve. “This program has enhanced our knowledge and skills to effectively participate in our various organizations,” Marketing Supervisor at Solomon Airlines,…
SOLOMON Islands was recently represented at a forum aimed at promoting International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in the Pacific region. The forum was held a fortnight ago over four days in Wellington, New Zealand. Solomon Islands Red Cross (SIRC) National Society Youth and Volunteer/Protection Gender Inclusion Officer Jean Uwesi attended the forum. The forum commenced with…