THE trial of the Master of MV Taimareho who was charged in connection to the tragedy that claimed the lives of 27 of the passengers who travelled aboard the vessel in 2020 continues in the High Court today. The defendant Michael Roy Galo is facing trial for 27 counts of manslaughter before Judge Ronald Bei…
INVESTING in audit and data collections should be a key priority for any government and development partners. That’s according to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and Treasury, McKinnie Dentana at the launching of Capacity-building in Statistics and Audit (CAPSA) Project recently. “In the long run, investing in audit and data collections should…
THE Atori police in East Malata have arrested a 58-year-old man for stabbing a 30-year-old man at Kwai and Ngongosila Island recently. Police investigation revealed that the victim, a drunk catechist, provoked the suspect who was with a group of men and women preparing food for a program. The suspect warned the victim to leave the…
THE Solomon Islands Red Cross (SIRC) Malaita branch has delivered essential Non-Food Items (NFIs) to a family in Auki that lost their home to a devastating fire in July this year. The family was left without possessions by the incident. This aid is part of the charitable organization’s ongoing commitment to support those affected by natural disasters throughout the country. The assistance included tarpaulins, a shelter toolkit,…
THE installation of a new Telekom tower at Nila, Shortlands, Western Province, has been described as a game changer for the country’s far western region. Most of the residents of Shortlands have expressed their excitement over the benefits of the telecommunication infrastructure following its successful launch almost a fortnight ago. The much-anticipated infrastructure, recently completed, has…
A LOCAL Tilapia farmer in Aruligo, North West Guadalcanal, has expressed fears over the sustainability of his farm due to its vulnerability to the effects of climate change. The Saranga Tilapia Farm breeds over 30,000 tilapias, which fetch the farm owner Maxwell Ham a decent income. But Ham said changed weather patterns caused by climate change has had a detrimental effect on his farm…
A male person in his 30s was arrested and charged for beating his wife over a domestic row recently in Central Makira, Makira/Ulawa Province. Kirakira police made the arrest. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Makira/Ulawa Province Superintendent Peter Sitai said, “The incident occurred on a Sunday morning in which the suspect allegedly kicked the victim’s abdomen…
STATE owned King George Six (KGVI) National Secondary School on Monday, 7th October officially commissioned its refurbished lecture theatre that will cater for an improved access to a conducive learning environment. The ceremony was witnessed by the school staff and students. Officiating at the handover ceremony were; Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human…
THE University of the South Pacific (USP) is playing a crucial role towards mitigating the effects of climate change in the region and the promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and advancement of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). This was highlighted by the USP Vice Chancellor Professor Pal Ahwalia…
LOCAL kava farmers in Malaita are delighted as kava buying has resumed in the Provincial Capital Auki a few weeks ago. The locally-owned grocery Bulkshop has begun engaging with local farmers, not only with taro farmers but kava farmers with the purchase of their produces. A kava farmer from West Kwara’ae, Fabiano Ngengemani his delight over the…