TRIAL of the restaurant owner who denied distributing plastic disposal forks to his customers at his restaurant last June commences today, Tuesday. Xian Pan Li faces one count of Distribution of Single-Use Plastic contrary to clause 4 (2) of the Environment (SINGLE USE PLASTIC BAN) Regulations 2023, as read with section 55 of the Environment…
The Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) has labeled the 28-day strike notice issued by the Workers Union of Solomon Islands (WUSI) as illegal and a potential criminal offense. WUSI, on behalf of SIPA employees, issued the strike notice on January 10, 2025, set to conclude on February 6, 2025. However, in a letter dated January…
THE old bailey bridge located at White River, West Honiara is in need of repair after one of its steel platforms gave way. The bridge now poses risks to vehicles passing through it. Vehicle owners and taxi operators who are accessing the bridge daily are requesting immediate repair to the bridge. This old bailey bridge…
A World Bank Technical Mission team is in Honiara, Solomon Islands. The team is led by the World Bank Global Director for Health, Nutrition and Population, Dr Juan Pablo Uribe and included Health , Nutrition and Population Pratice Manager Dr Ronald Upenyu Mutasa, Health Specialist Wayne Irava, Operationa Analyst Jim Waldersee and Health Finance Analyst…
PRIME Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele may have been misled on the status of sufferance wharves and Leroy wharf – a privately-owned and run facility in Solomon Islands, warning the London-based International Maritime Organization (IMO) could shut down our ports. Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Solomon Port, William Barile, issued the warning in a number…
THE case of a man on trial for leading a group of people to protest at the Parliament House in Honiara during the unrest in November 2021, has been adjourned to February 18 for judgement. Sade Kwate’e faces judgement for one count of Sedition, two counts of Unlawful Assembly and one count of Arson. Last…
Member of Parliament (MP) for West Guadalcanal, Moses Garu, 56 years old, has passed away on Guadalcanal Monday morning. MP Garu passed away after battling with a long illness. After winning in the National Joint Election in April 17, 2024, MP Garu joined the Opposition Group until his passing away. His family is still to…
The Solomon Islands Government, with support from the World Bank and Australia, officially launched the second phase of the successful and much-loved Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement Project (CAUSE II) at a special event held at the CAUSE project headquarters in Honiara on February 7, 2025. An unveiling of the new project logo marked…
Miss Solomon, Elsie Polosovai, has been belatedly awarded the Best Float title during a closing ceremony at Honiara Hotel on Sunday—a recognition that was not announced during the official Miss Pacific Islands 2025 crowning night at Friendship Hall on Saturday. The delay in announcing the award has sparked criticism against the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant…
ROAD infrastructure development remains Small Malaita Constituency’s top priority, Constituency Development Officer (CDO) Brown Honimae has stated. Mr Honimae said since Rick Hou became the Member of Parliament (MP) for SMC, the constituency office has prioritised road infrastructure projects as it is vital for economic development. “Amongst other important priorities, road infrastructure is the main…