THE Bina Harbor Tuna Processing Project in West Kwaio, Malaita Province, is free of land disputes, according to the Minister of National Planning and Development Coordination, Rexon Ramofafia. Minister Ramofafia made this announcement while opening a one-day Solomon Islands Government (SIG)/Donor roundtable in Honiara on Wednesday 9 October. The event gathered officials from the Ministry…
THE University of the South Pacific (USP) has climbed up 200 places in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. The University is now in the 801–1000 band of ranked universities, reinforcing its reputation as the premier institution for higher learning in the region. With over 20,000 universities across the globe that are…
A 13th minute goal by Fiji’s captain Roy Krishna was enough for the host to get away with a win on Thursday night in Suva against the country’s national football side. Krishna scored the only goal from a defensive blunder where the two defenders could not get hold a well-placed high ball. The ball was picked…
The Office of the Leader of the Independent Group in the National Parliament of Solomon Islands has been briefed on the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) Audit Report this week. The opportunity to hear directly from the Auditor General David Dennis and to have the findings of the report expanded upon was greatly appreciated, a statement…
Dear Editor – As a concerned citizen, I registered my deep concern regarding issues of leadership and corruption in relation to abuse of power by institution leaders in Solomon Island. Our leaders should exemplify integrity and adhere to motto,” To lead is to serve.” Unfortunately, many officials continue to engage in unethical behavior practices despite…
PM expresses shock over ESP Audit Report upon return from Saudi Arabia and UAE PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele is shocked to hear the revelation of the COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) audited by the Office of Auditor General. The audit report reveals major fraud risks, poor to non-existent administrative controls and almost zero transparency in…
THE Luapel House of Chiefs have renewed their call on the government to lift the ban imposed on the harvesting and trading of beche-de-mer. The renewed call followed reports that the Member of Parliament (MP) for Malaita Outer Islands, the Minister for Lands, Housing and Survey, Polycarp Paea at a Caucus meeting on Tuesday spoke…
A MAN accused of pretending to be a recruitment agent under Seasonal Workers Scheme and obtaining over $4,000 from two people appeared in the Honiara Magistrate Court yesterday but was released on bail. Joe Rex Raukaniu, 38, who is facing two counts of False Pretence, was released on a cash bail of $1,000 with strict…
THE man accused of the murder of a man at the Nazareth Apostolic Centre (NAC) area in Central Guadalcanal in August will take his plea to the allegation next Monday. A comitial hearing will be also conducted that day. The defendant Michael Manei is facing one count of Murder. He was studying Theology at NAC…
SOME recipients of the government’s $309 million Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) failed to complete their projects due to limited funds received. This was confirmed when officers of Office of Auditor General (OAG) visited their sites as part of auditing the ESP from March 2020 to December 2021. According to the OAG audit report released last…