THE impact of Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) ongoing reform on business activities has forced Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to take a stand to deal with the situation. He made the promise to address the situation when meeting with the General Manager of the Guadalcanal Plains Palm Oil Limited (GPPOL) Andrew Kerr and General Manager…
Trial date on the Westpac Bank robbery matter will be soon fixed now that two of the five men facing the charges are arrested and remanded in custody. Jonathan Wanefiolo and Stanley Waneakwasia who were under warrant of arrest on previous appearance are now in custody. Three of the accused, security officer Harry Lilimae,…
Four people accused of the Mbike Island shooting incident in 2014 have been committed to stand trial in the High Court on Monday. This was after Principal Magistrate Fatima Taeburi found sufficient evidence against the four accused following a short form preliminary inquiry conducted on their case. Aikan Maelausia, Harrison Niumalefo, Billy Kanakana Ringasui and…
The RSIPF Police Traffic Unit conducted two major traffic check operations on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 March at Central Market area and Rove Police Head Quarters. The two operations stopped and checked more than 370 vehicles, 14 of which were detained and charged with offences related to unlicensed vehicles and other related offences. The…
Police are currently investigating a murder incident at Vella La Vella, in the Western Province in relation to the death of a 19-year old woman who was allegedly murdered by her husband over a domestic violence incident. Police at Gizo have arrested a 24-year old man from Karakara village, Vella La Vella following the incident…
Police at Auki have arrested a wanted male suspect in relation to the BSP Bank armed robbery incident earlier this year. The suspect was reported to have been nabbed while drinking alcohol with friends at Faurere village, North Malaita by members of the RSIPF special Unit task force on the early part of Saturday 12…
THE Parliamentary Opposition Group is questioning the Prime Minister as to why there has not been an internal investigation done on the sexual harassment claim within his office as he promised. In a statement on Monday, the Opposition said the fact that the Secretary to Cabinet James Remobatu had told media that he was not…
SPEAKER of the National Parliament Ajilon Jasper Nasiu was impressed with the turnout of students a brief celebration marking the Commonwealth day at the National Parliament, Monday. Mr. Nasiu told the paper, he was very impressed with the turn out of the students at such a very important event. He said, while many Solomon Islanders…
National Development Strategy Framework (NDSF) 2016-2035 has commenced its review by line ministries of the government to further assess and evaluate its relevance to the long-term development plans of Solomon Islands. The consultations on the NDSF started yesterday at the Mendana Hotel conference room. Its the first of its kind, as long term development strategy…
Deputy Premier of Western Province Wayne Maepio and his delegation have made a courtesy visit to the City Mayor Alference Fatai and the HCC Management, Monday. City Clerk Charles Kelly said the visit is part of Western Province’s fact finding tour to learn about the operations and services of the Council which can help them…