POLICE chief Mostyn Mangau says that police were merely assisting the High Court Sheriff in relation to the execution of an eviction order at Henderson, East of Honiara. Mangau made this clarification following concerns raised by the public as to the police involvement in the execution of the eviction order. “Police were there to provide…
‘Visa, passport issues cause headache to gov’t’ By ANDREW FANASIAHoniara Newsroom AS the repatriation exercise of local students studying in the Philippines continues, visa and passport hiccups remain a huge challenge for the government. It was understood that some students have overstayed their visas and to process a new one takes time. The government has…
The National Government’s plan to build a patrol boat base at Shortland Island in the Western Province has moved another step closer following the signing of a joint resolution to allow the project to proceed. This week, key representatives from the FAMOA Trust Board and local Land Owning groups signed a joint resolution that gave…
THE People’s Republic of China [PRC] marked its 71st Anniversary of the founding of modern China – the first official event being held in Honiara since its Embassy was opened in the Solomon Islands on 21st September this year. And the PRC’s first envoy to Solomon Islands, Ambassador Li Ming, did not hold back on…
PREMIER Daniel Suidani – Malaita’s most vocal political leader – has been given an ultimatum to step down or face the music on the floor of the Provincial Assembly in Auki later this month. A letter containing a No Confidence motion Notice in Premier Suidani and his government was delivered to the Provincial Assembly…
Opposition Leader, Hon. Matthew Wale has slammed the Prime Minister’s United Nations General Assembly speech on climate change early this week. The Opposition Leader says, “It is hypocrisy on the PM’s part highlighting the importance of addressing the impact of climate change on the country but showing no serious commitments to it.” “A clear reflection…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) today (29 September 2020) joined police services around the world to mark the “Blue Ribbon Day – Police Remembrance Day” when police officers remember colleagues who have passed away during the past year. RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau says, “This is a time for officers of the RSIPF and…
‘Where is TSI?’ By ANDREW FANASIANewsroom, Honiara THE allegations against Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice Chancellor Ganesh Chand are serious and yet Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) did not speak up against it as expected by the public. Speaking in anonymity an observer who is familiarise with the whole issue said it is disheartening to…
THE court has on Tuesday found Frank Firimolea guilty of breaking into the Honiara City Council (HCC) head office in 2018. Firimolea was convicted after a trial on one count of office break-in. Two civilians and two forensic officers gave evidence for the prosecution while Firimolea remain silent at the trial. Deputy Chief Magistrate Ricky Iomea…
Welcome home as students’ flight from Philippines arrived 3 hours late By John FolletNewsroom, Honiara A chartered Solomon Airlines flight repatriating students from the Philippines arrived in Honiara three hours late last night, because a number of local students booked on the flight have allegedly violated the host-country’s laws. Under the newly-introduced laws, students are…