TRIAL for the man accused of raping a seven-year-old boy in 2020 in Honiara will start on Monday 7th October in the High Court. The 43-year-old defendant who could not be named for the protection of the identity of the victim is facing trial for one count of rape. His matter went before the High Court…
A MEMBER of Parliament (MP) is appealing for police investigation on those who allegedly committed fraud as per the findings of the audit report on the Economic Stimulus Package. This MP was among three MPs that the audit report found to have received $1.8 million under the ESP. The MP, who requested the non-publication of…
Five Solomon Islands students who are currently embarking on a 10-month agricultural training program at the Arava International Center for Agriculture Training (AICAT) in Israel, are safe and sound. In a statement of assurance sent to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Media Unit, Director of AICAT Dafna Gommershtadt said, the local students are safe…
The National Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) of the Royal Solomon Police Force (RSIPF) has arrested a Malaita provincial leader in relation to unlawful assemblies and protests in 2021. The leader was arrested, along with his then political advisor, on Thursday 3 October 2024. The two suspects were taken into custody for their alleged role in masterminding…
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) last week handed over two ablution blocks to two primary schools in Gizo, Western Province. Ngari and Titiana primary schools in West Gizo Island are the proud recipients of these new sanitation facilities, providing their students with improved access to safe and clean hygiene infrastructure. Project for both…
Bina Harbor Project appears to be turning into a geopolitical minefield WESTERN donors will meet in a roundtable later this week on the Bina Harbor Tuna Processing Project – a move which appears to be turning the USD202 million (about SBD1.7 billion) project into a geopolitical minefield. Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the United States…
A 45-YEAR-OLD man, who indecently touched the private body parts of a 13-year-old girl in a village in North Guadalcanal in June, will be taking his plea to the allegation on October 14. The man who cannot be named to protect the identity of the victim is facing one count of Indecent Act. The court…
THE Office of the Auditor General (AOG) has raised concerns over the audit of the controversial Solomon Islands Government SBD309 Million Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) Report that was released on Wednesday. OAG undertook an audit of the ESP appropriate expenditure in 2020 and 2021 to assess whether it compiled with the financial rules and regulations…
IN an event that brought together eager minds with ambitious dreams, the University of the South Pacific’s (USP) SI Campus Open Day on Tuesday was abuzz with excitement. Among the many students from deferent schools in Honiara who were invited to participate in the Open Day program was John Salus, a determined Form 6 Science…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele MP has acknowledged the vision and leadership of the founder and the former President of the United Arab Emirates, the Late Sheikh Zayed Sultan Al Nahyan for ensuring that the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre is established in honor of peace and tolerance for all peoples to embrace. The Sheikh Zayed…