THE court will today rule on an application made to vary the bail conditions of the former Minister of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening, David Tome, who faces conversion charges to enable him to travel to Australia for medical review. Michael Pitakaka of Michael Pitakaka Law Chamber submitted the application on Tuesday on behalf of…
The newly established Solomon Islands High Commission Office in London was officially commissioned over the weekend. Prime Minister Rick Hou officiated in the ceremony. Mr Hou was in London for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting. Speaking during the occasion, the Prime Minister said it is a historic moment for Solomon Islands as it also…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Australian Federal Police (AFP) sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Monday, 23 April 2018 at Rove Police Headquarters. RSIPF Commissioner, Matthew Varley said, “The signing of the MOU is for a much closer cooperation between AFP and RSIPF.” The cooperation is for: Information sharing in all…
PORT MORESBY/HONIARA, (THE NATIONAL) — Solomon Islands police are reported to have arrested popular Papua New Guinea-based Solomon Islands singer Samson Saeni, popularly known as Sharzy. He has been arrested for allegedly entering Solomon Islands. Solomon Island Broadcasting Corporation released a statement from Solomon Islands immigration officer Benzly Kasutana that Sharzy had been arrested for…
The Melanesian Arts and Culture Organising Committee has paid tribute to the late Stella Lucas who passed away in a tragic river incident last Thursday. The late Stella was an active and loyal officer who served the country during events such as Arts and Culture Festivals in recent years. A minute of silence was made…
Minister for Development Planning and Aid Coordination Jeremiah Manele reiterated that the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) is the only funding that reaches out to the rural populace. He made the statement during the recent parliament meeting which led to the passage of the 2018 budget. “Mr. Speaker, a large portion of the 2018 development budget…
LOCAL journalists were once again being reminded of their ‘watchdog’ role, in keeping the government accountable in the fight against corruption. Head of the University of South Pacific (USP) Journalism School, Dr Shailendra Singh told the journalists, in an Anti-Corruption Reporting Workshop in Honiara, Monday. He said, the role of Journalists’ is important to keep…
Malaita provincial police has promised to take care of a newly opened complex in Auki over the weekend. “We will look after the building and ensure it serves its purpose here in Malaita Province,” said, the Malaita Supervising Provincial Police Commander Timothy Apaesi. He made the assurance in an interview with the Solomon Star in…
THE Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) will merge with a number of non-government organisations (NGOs) to form a partnership in the fight against corruption. This follows the successful training on anti-corruption reporting last week for local journalists in Honiara. MASI President Charles Kadamana uttered this, in his closing speech at the end of the…
A MOTHER and son meet two inmates that are responsible for the death of a family member after 26 years and accepted their apology plea in a reconciliation ceremony. The mother of the victim and the victim’s younger brother met the two offenders for the first time during a reconciliation ceremony held at the Auki…