MEMBER of Parliament (MP) for East Are Are and Chair of the Parliamentary Foreign Relations Committee has reminded local authorities that “humanitarian aid is never a crime”. Peter Kenilorea Jnr’s reminder follows in the wake of recent media reports of the confiscation of medical equipment sent by Taiwan to assist in the ongoing efforts to…
Chief Justice, Sir Albert R. Palmer CBE today received a consignment of books covering the latest legal developments across the Commonwealth. The texts cover issues including gender equality, rural development, land reform, green energy, legislative drafting and tourism development. Receiving the books, Chief Justice Palmer said they are important resources for judges, magistrates, lawyers and…
SOLOMON Islands Honorary Consul General to Canada and CITREC Chairman Ashwant Dwivedi has commended Solomon Islands nationals working in Canada labelling them as “modern-day heroes.” Dwivedi in an address to Solomon Islanders in Canada said that despite the global pandemic of COVID-19, Solomon Islands nationals across Canada have collectively stood together with Canadians. “Whether it…
THE Diocesan Bishop of Hanuato’o of the Anglican Church of Melanesia, Bishop Alfred Karibongi has described Pamua school in Makira as a century-old institution. He made the description while addressing teachers, students, and nearby villagers at his farewell function at St Stephen Pamua Community College on Sunday, June 21, 2020. Bishop Karibongi said there has…
Sentencing submission for curfew case today Central island’s assault case continues Central island’s assault case continues A MAN accused of breaching the curfew on April 11 in Honiara will appear again in court today. This is for the sentencing submissions and mitigation. This was after Alwyn Soeasi, 19, pleaded guilty to the charge of restriction…
MALAITA Premier Daniel Suidani has lashed out at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade’s (MFAET) clarification of ‘Diplomatic Pouch’ as a piece of plagiarism that lacks credibility. Premier Suidani said the ministry is careless in handling the issue saying that the response does not speak well of the ministry. The premier maintained that…
OPPOSITION leader Matthew Wale has hit out again at the seizure of COVID medical equipment donated to Malaita Province by Taiwan on 11 June. The statement was made after Solomon Star published an article revealing that the Attorney General issued the orders for the seizure of the consignment. The Opposition leader says the revelation that…
WHAT led to the impounding of the Taiwanese supplied medical equipment was not because of the ‘suspicious nature’ of the consignment, but rather, an ‘act of defiance of a government decision’. This was according to Attorney General John Muria Jnr. in a letter addressed to Comptroller of Customs and Acting Police Commissioner on Wednesday 10…
Councillors at war of words again By IAN M.KAUKUI HONIARA City councillor Billy Abae says that the statement by the City Mayor Wilson Mamae alleging that his action and that of his colleague Cr Reginald Ngati breached their bail conditions is “laughable”. Mamae claimed that the attempt by the two councillors on Thursday of last…
THE Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) is yet to respond to a request to ease social distancing at schools. Social distancing rule was applied mainly in schools within the emergency zones like in Honiara. After visiting those schools and conducting awareness to school leaders, MEHRD has encouraged schools within the zone to…