The Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale calls on the government to do more in dealing with the Wuhan coronavirus in light of the unconfirmed reports that 4 crew members of a Bintang Mining vessel currently in Rennell, displayed illness ailments similar to the coronavirus symptoms. Mr Wale further calls on the government to seriously look…
OFFICERS of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at the Naha Police Station in Honiara are investigating the death of an adult male person in a bottle shop at Kukum area, East Honiara last Thursday. A Police Media statement said the police was alerted after receiving calls from members of the public that the…
Seven men accused of attacking and damaging properties of North Malaita MP Senley Levi Filualea will appear in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court, Tuesday. This is for the mention of their matter before Principal Magistrate Fatima Taeburi. The seven men are Iki Olomea, Simon Safusi, Arnold Emarald, Chris Lusibaea, George Lusibaea and two male juveniles both…
MALAITA Province Premier Daniel Suidani has sacked four ministers of his Malaita Alliance for Rural Advancement (MARA) government for failing to perform their duties. The four-sacked ministers are; minister for Forestry, Mines, Energy, Environment Management, & Conservation Martin Mae, minister for Land Administration, Reform, Survey, Housing Danny Mana Siau, minister of Commerce, Industry, Tourism and…
THE timing of Chinese funded projects earmarked for Solomon Islands will be delayed a bit due to the current novel coronavirus outbreak in China. Counsellor (Political) and Deputy Chief of Mission for the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Papua New Guinea Yao Ming told the local journalist yesterday in Honiara. He said…
Reaching out to communities in dialogue is the way forward as Malaita Province is searching for a common rhythm drive the province forward in development. Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani is doing exactly that as he visited more communities in his native province through dialogue to ensure people are enlighten about Provincial Government plans for…
Malaita for Democracy (M4D) Movement has call on the responsible authorities to keep an open eye for Chinese citizens doing business in Auki who are away to China for the Chinese New Year celebration. M4D President Knoxley Atu said six Chinese national doing business in Auki are in China for the Chinese New Year celebration…
PROMINENT Gizo businessman Mockson Aaron says he has not been given a fair opportunity when served an eviction notice on Monday the 27th of January after 20 years of business and development in the KHY seafront area in Western province (WP). The Gizo Waterfront Night-Club and Restaurant owner received an eviction letter giving him notice…
The Anglican Church of Melanesia owned Bishop Norman Palmer School will begin its 2020 academic year tomorrow with very strict rules in place. School Principal Mathias Rorai said students must follow school regulations as soon as they become students of Norman Palmer. Rorai in an announcement made earlier said they really encourage students to have…
Weightlifting queen aims to score points for Olympics By CARLOS ARUAFU Solomon Islands Weightlifting queen Jenly Wini Tegu remains confident she can score points to qualify for the Olympic Games despite just coming off her injury. Wini competed in the recent 2020 World Cup in Rome, Italy where she lifted 75KG in the snatch before…