An overnight curfew has been declared by the Governor-General of Solomon Islands, His Excellency, David Vunagi to all sea travellers entering and departing the Port of Honiara effective from 7pm today (8 December 2021). His Excellency has signed a new Declaration under the Preservation of Public Security Act. These regulations amend the Preservation of Public…
POLICE appeals to members of the public throughout the country to think safety first during the current bad weather. The call is being made as the country continues to experience heavy rain. Commissioner of Police, Mostyn Mangau in a statement said, boats and vessel owners are urged to think safety first before embarking on any…
DR REGINALD Aipia – the man who became critical of Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau’s performance during events in Auki and again in the recent riots in Honiara – has clarified his comments. “My comments were never intended to be personal attacks, which the Commissioner used as an excuse not to respond to my call on…
MEMBER of Parliament (MP) for Aoke Langalanga and Leader of Opposition, Mathew Wale has denied claims against him of involving in the recent unrest. Mr Wale made the denial in his statement during the Motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Debate in Parliament, Monday. “I am aware that rumor was ripe that I chartered…
THE National Development Fund (NDF) has been labelled as a ‘disuniting fund’ and is meant for those in the government. John Maneniaru Member of Parliament (MP) for West Are’Are raised this in Parliament yesterday during the Sine Die motion. “This NDF is a disuniting fund since day one,” he said. He said when he came…
PRIME Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare says he will defend the principles of democracy and the rule of law no matter the cost. The Prime Minister stated this when speaking at the motion of no confidence against him on Monday this week. Prime Minister Sogavare said he lost all his properties because he took that stand…
Says the core issue affecting nation is leadership The Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani says the core issue facing this country is leadership that needs to be dealt with accordingly. Speaking to local media on Tuesday Premier Suidani blamed poor leadership that continues to frustrate people resulting in what has transpired in Honiara fortnight ago.…
The Minister for the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) says it is under the leadership of the Prime Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare that the country is still Covid-19 free. Dr Culwick Togamana highlighted this during the Motion of no confidence by Leader of Opposition against the Prime Minister who defeated the Motion on…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) commends the community for the good behaviour shown during the Motion of no Confidence against the Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare yesterday, (6 December 2021) with no reported disturbances in Honiara. “I would like to thank members of the public for their positive behaviour during the Motion of No Confidence,”…
THERE were no unlawful gatherings in and around the city on Monday during the Motion of No Confidence against the Prime Minister. Honiara City yesterday maintained calm with the support of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), the Police and Military Forces of intervention forces and local security firms’ personnel. Only a few people…