THE general public who were victimised by sneak thieves have called on the police to crack them down. Many victims are unable to retrieve their property that has been removed from their bags or pockets. These sneak thieves, bag snatchers and pocket pickers are usually stationed at Honiara Central Market and other parts of the…
Outgoing auxiliary staff of the Solomon Islands National University were issued with notice to vacate the labour line last week. The notice was issued to the former SINU auxiliary staff by police and SINU security officers. Last week, one of the staff told this paper in an interview that they still have to vacate the…
THE Immigration Division under the Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) is optimistic that the ongoing delay in printing passports will no longer be the case once a new office is up and running. In a statement over the weekend, the Immigration Unit said they will also be working hard to print all…
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP, has hailed the Solomon Games tournament as a platform to promote social cohesion, nation building, health and well-being. Prime Minister Sogavare was this morning officiating at the Solomon Games Official opening Ceremony at Lawson Tama. “Sports is the glue that holds us together. It binds us. It unites us.…
THE ever increasing cost of living is a challenge for many families both in the rural sector and urban centres. And there are people who continue to struggle each day to sustain the welfare of themselves and their families. Times have changed and many of our rural people are struggling more than ever to do…
SOLOMON Games 2023 is not only a set of games and contests but also a celebration of our provinces’ unique culture and traditions. These were the words of the games Local Organising Committee chairman Karl Kuper at the official opening of Solomon Games 2023 at Lawson Tama stadium this morning. Mr Kuper said this event…
TEAM Malaita will compete in all nine sports in the 2023 Solomon Games event which will kick off today in Honiara. Team Malaita will be competing in the nine sporting codes namely; Volleyball, Netball, Basket Ball 3×3, Rugby 7s, Taekwondo, Boxing, Canoeing, Athletics, and Beach Volleyball. Malaita Province who has proven in the past as…
SHE hardly misses work during her scheduled duty days since joining SolTuna Limited in Noro, Western Province just over a year ago in November 2021. Because of her faithfulness to work, it had landed her recognition as one of the faithful staff who had achieved 100 percent work attendance. Meet Emma Kalena, 48, from North…
THE Young Entrepreneurs Council of Solomon Islands (YECSI) has appointed its new board for 2023-2024. The appointment process was conducted at the YECSI Annual General Meeting recently and was announced in a statement from the YECSI Coordinator, Maverick Sade. The new board members as announced are as follows: Mr Limahl Totogi, owner of Reveal Pacifik,…
Premier Fini and delegation end Honiara engagement on a high note and will return to Auki today PREMIER MARTIN FINI of the Malaita New Government for Fundamental Redirection (MNGFR) has ended his three-day engagement visit to Honiara on a high note, crediting coordination and mutual understanding for the success of the visit. The 17-member delegation…