SIG in a dilemma over its SBD140M land buy-back scheme, COL cautions that accepting the DOCA means paying off someone’s debt THE GOVERNMENT appears to be in a dilemma over its hastily arranged $140 million scheme to buy-back prime land jointly owned by Levers Solomon Ltd (LSL) and Russell Islands Plantation Estate Ltd. Commissioner of…
TWO women accused of attacking another woman at the Tetere Estate Office compound of the Guadalcanal Plains Palm Oil Limited (GPPOL 2) in Guadalcanal Province will be taking their pleas on October 14. Anna Vathagi, 29 and Lisa Kope, 40, are facing the charge of Unlawful Wounding. They both appeared in the Honiara Magistrate Court…
Dear Editor – Would be grateful if you can allow me to share my view with regards the matter ‘Respect for public property’ in the Solomon Island. The Solomon Island has been fortunate to experience development and infrastructure growth much of which has been generously gifted by developers and international partners. These developments play crucial…
Dear Editor – This letter serves to inform you of the above subject matter. The rapid increase of kwaso (home brew) consumption among individuals have increased rapidly in Honiara. And its becoming an alarming concern for the government and people of Solomon Islands. The daily consumption of this local illegal brewed alcohol not only poses…
SOLOMON Islands officially commissioned its firstever Embassy located at Abu Dhabi in United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, his Foreign Affairs Minister Peter Shanel Agovaka and a high level government delegation witnessed the historic occasion. Minister Agovaka joined the delegation after attending the United Nation General Assembly (UNGA) session in New…
THE Minister of Forestry and Research, Makario Tagini has applauded the government and people of Japan through the Japanese Embassy in Honiara for their continuous support to his ministry. Minister Tagini was speaking at the official handing over of 67 portable saw mills funded by Japan to the Ministry of Forestry and Research (MoFR) at…
A 38-year-old male teacher in Western Province has been arrested and remanded for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl. The suspect was arrested by officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Gizo police on Friday 27 September 2024. It was alleged the suspect raped this 17-year-old girl on three different occasions at the…
RETIRED Police Officer Mary Maneforu has taken a tough stand against the pervasive issue of domestic violence, urging communities to unite to eradicate this deeply troubling phenomenon from homes. Having dedicated years of her life to upholding justice and protecting the vulnerable, Mrs Maneforu spoke with an authoritative tone as she highlighted the urgency of addressing the…
A total of $128,726,582 has been credited to Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) members as of 30 September 2024. This comes after Minister of Finance and Treasury, Manasseh Sogavare on Monday officially announced a crediting rate of 4% for SINPF’s members for the financial year ending 30 June 2024. Thats a drop of 2%…
The UK Government has supported 17 cocoa buyers to visit Solomon Islands to increase cocoa exports to the UK. Supporting the cocoa trade between Solomon Islands and the UK is a win-win, driving growth and increasing incomes for Solomon Islands farmers whilst giving UK consumers access to the best quality Solomon cocoa. The delegation arrived…