THE COURT has rejected the application to stay the criminal proceedings against Member of Parliament t (MP) for North East Guadalcanal Constituency Ethel Vokia and her husband Jamie Vokia and three others. Their lawyer had made an application for permanent stay of proceedings because of abuse of process. The prosecution however argued that there are…
HISTORY has been written for Vella La Vella, Western Province after the first-ever taxi service for the island is now in operation in Southeast Vella Constituency. The service since its inception last year has been serving the public in that region, thanks to the Vonunu National Secondary School (VNSS) School Principal Lawrence Zaza. Speaking to…
Twenty- two years on some Ex Malaita Eagle Force (MEF) members are still waiting on the national government for its rehabilitation promise. A Malaitan who identified himself as an ex MEF by the name of James Denver Baura said he still remembered the promise made by former Prime Minister (PM) Allen Kemakeza and current PM…
SSPM: Power to defer or delay National General Election rests with the Parliament TO defer or delay the National General Election, the Constitution have to be amended and the power to amend the Constitution rests with Parliament, not the government. This was clarified by Special Secretary to Prime Minister Albert Kabui during a Press Conference…
THE wife of the man accused of lying to three women using different names and titles has been summoned to attend court on Monday next week. This is for her to explain to the court as to why she failed her duty as a Surety for her husband, Jared Sialo in court. If she failed…
SOLOMON Islands is blessed with its own local Dermatologist, Dr Joseph Sangatu. Specialized capacity in the field of Dermatology, a branch of medicine that deals with the management and treatment of diseases of the skin, hair, and nails has been a gap in the provision of specialized health services in the country. Previously such specialized…
PRIME Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare says public servants that were self-terminated for not getting vaccinated will not be re-employed by government. In his nationwide address on Tuesday, PM Sogavare said it is it is the government’s policy that all eligible Solomon Islanders must be fully vaccinated. “Fellow Solomon Islanders, it is the government’s policy that…
DR REGINALD AIPIA – the man who was awarded a $56 million compensation by the High Court for wrongful imprisonment and loss of business – has asked his lawyer to deny a request for an extension. The Attorney General who represents Police Commissioner, Mostyn Mangau and Ontong Chiefs in the case – has appealed the…
Solomon Islands Poultry Industry Limited (SPIL) has commenced early distribution of day old chicks and stock feed to its members ahead of its planned launching later in July 2022. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) funded the program in 2021 although the launching is set for the final week of July 2022, SPIL has…
The Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Juanita Matanga highlighted the importance of respect and commitment as two key attitudes in the work of police. Speaking during her meeting with RSIPF in Auki yesterday she said it is important for police officers to continue to uphold respect and commitment in the…