THE NATIONAL/UNDERCURRENT NEWS – A United States based tuna vessel management company has partnered with Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA), to supply tuna that meets Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standards. The understanding (MOU) to do that was signed between the South Pacific Tuna Corporation (SPTC) and PNAO/Pacifical, the marketing arm of PNA last Thursday.…
THE Chairman of the Law Enforcement Division of the Honiara City Council Charles Aiwosuga, has expressed appreciation to the business houses in the city. This was for their corporation in paying up their business license for this year. “At the beginning of the year, we have witnessed a lot of business houses coming forward to…
Okwala man allegedly decapitates brother COMMUNITY members of Okwala village, Central Kwara’ae, Malaita are still in shock and dismay over a grisly incident that occurred at their community on Monday morning. A man in his late 20s reportedly beheaded his elder brother following a dispute. The elder brother (deceased) has six children. Auki police responded…
A High Court officer who allegedly converted $20,000 of the High Court funds for his own use is likely to go on trial next week, in the Honiara Magistrates’ Court. Patterson Pou’s trial date was set for January 19 to 23. Acting Deputy Chief Magistrate Jim Seuika told Pou to return to court on the…
THE legal case involving former Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Rural Development will resume on January 26. The extended time was given to allow time for Selina Boso’s lawyer to submit a formal representation to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution. Public Solicitor Lawyer George Gray is seeking a withdrawal of the…
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The Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare has called on Members of Parliament to grow up from their political nappies. Mr Sogavare made the call after he had been told a group of MPs has started talking about moving a no confidence motion against him in six or nine months. He said he does not know why…
The Government of Solomon Islands and the Government of the Republic of Fiji yesterday resolved the air row between the two countries. Following fruitful discussion of issues pertaining to air services between the two countries, Fiji and Solomon Islands have agreed, with immediate effect, to lift the suspension of air services between the two countries…
THE man accused of the defrauding the government of $7.3 million from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services is yet to give instructions to his lawyer for plea. John Biliki’s case was adjourned to yesterday purposely for him to meet with his lawyer and give instructions regarding the type of plea he will be…
The Solomon Islands Democratic Coalition for Change Government says it will table in Parliament the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Report. But Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare would not say when his government will table the report other than promising it would do so during its four-year term in office. Mr Sogavare said Solomon Islands cannot afford…