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THE general secretary of People’s Congress Party Charles Ashley says the in-coming government must push for decentralization in order to develop the provinces. He was speaking with the Solomon Star on Friday. “If in the event People Congress Party members merge with other parties to form a new government, we would be pushing for decentralisation…
SOLOMON Islands Chamber of Commerce (SICCI) is inviting all its members and non-member businesses to apply for the Entrepreneur Grant of $5000.00. This was an initiative from SICCI and Westpac Banking to assist aspiring, successful and professional Innovative Entrepreneurs in Solomon Islands in providing Service, Technological Innovation and Good Governance to the national economy. This…
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Samlimsan executive faces attempted murder charge A LOGGING company executive is facing an attempted murder charge in relation to last Saturday’s brutal knife attack on a Rennell chief in Honiara. Malaysian Pau Kiu Den, owner of the notorious Samlimsan logging company, appeared in court on Wednesday and was remanded until November 26. He was accused…
Parents, teachers and community members were advised to vote for candidates who advocate for children’s right. Speaking during International Children’s Day celebration in Auki yesterday, Save the Children representative Rebecca Awa called on Malaitans to vote candidates who prioritize advocacy for children’s right in there visionary strategies. “The future of our children depends on who…
FOUR men have been arrested in relation to a ruthless attack on a man at the Kingsley Kai bar at Point Cruz, Honiara over the weekend. The attack was believed to be in relation to logging disagreements between landowners and a logging company in Renbel Province. Though no details of the arrested men have been…
POLICE in Kirakira, Makira Ulawa Province are actively monitoring political campaigning activities in the province and have registered their gratitude with the behaviour to date. Manager of a special police operation to monitor campaigns, Peter Sitai said campaigns are well organised in communities. Mr Sitai said they will continue to monitor the campaigns ahead of…
POLICE’s full scale operation ahead of next week’s National General Election is now in full swing. Police Commissioner, Frank Prendergast said they will maintain a high visibility presence not only within Honiara but also in the provinces. He added that with the high visibility presence, Police will also upgrade its traffic checks both day and…
POLICE are treating the shocking death of a Novice (trainee Tasiu or Melanesian Brother) who was allegedly attacked and killed at the end of last month (October) in Guadalcanal as a homicide. Police Commissioner, Frank Prendergast said that despite no arrests yet been made, a full scale Police investigation is continuing and making good progress.…
In another first for Solomon Islands, the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission has today opened a new Voter Information Kiosk. Voters who have questions about what to do on Election Day can get help from the SIEC by visiting the Voter information Kiosk, located on the ground floor of the Honiara City Council building on the…