IN anticipation of the upcoming Melanesian Spearhead Group Leader’s Summit in Vanuatu this month, there is a growing call for West Papua to be granted full membership in the organisation. “The summit is set to be held in July in Port Vila, Vanuatu, which is expected to bring together leaders from Melanesian countries and territories…
HIGH prices of goods at the Gizo Market in the Western Province are affecting consumers who are grappling to cope with the effect of this inflation on their budget and their daily diet. The market is widely known for its wide variety of fresh root crops and vegetables and abundant fish supply. The high prices…
SOLOMON Water has expressed concern over recent incidents of threats to its staff by some customers and is calling for customers to respect Solomon Water employees who are dedicated to ensuring that Honiara residents have access to clean and safe water. “Solomon Water staff have been threatened while reading water meters or fixing damaged pipes…
TWO men who had sexually abused two girls aged, 14 and nine back in 2016 and 2020 have been sentenced to various jail terms of five and six years during a High Court circuit in Lata, Temotu Province, Friday. The two men JPR and JM who could not be named to protect the identity of…
DIVE Munda has announced that it will temporarily close from the end of July 2023 due to ‘unforeseen and unexpected circumstances.’ Dive Munda Office in Western Province said this unfortunate decision is a direct consequence of ‘unforeseen and unexpected circumstances’ that are beyond the control of the establishment. However, it said it is actively working…
THE Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer will hear the Constitutional challenge in which the Speaker, Prime Minister and Governor General were named as defendants, the Office of the Independent Group of MPs, has confirmed The landmark case is listed to be heard at the High Court in Honiara on 27July, an office spokesman told Solomon…
The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has endorsed this year’s 45th Independence Anniversary theme following submissions from officials early this month. The theme for this year is “Rising Above and Overcoming our Challenges as One People”. A statement from OPMC today explained that the theme calls for our collective responsibility as one people…
THE construction of the SBD$60 million Munda International Airport Terminal Building is progressing well and due for completion by the end of September this year. The upgrade comes as part of the Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP), implemented by the Solomon Islands Government with support from the World Bank. The new airport will…
AUSTRALIA has committed approximately SBD$137million to assist the Solomon Islands Electoral Office ahead of the 2024 National General Election. This was announced by Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles. Australia is committing up to AUD25million ($137million) to assist the Solomon Islands Electoral Office undertake a range of preparations such as biometric voter registration, preparation and…
THE new blank e-passport book stock is running low due to the ongoing high demand for passports. As a result, there will be no new enrolment or new applications accepted, the Passport Unit in the Immigration Department said in a statement last week. The statement explained that printing and new applications can only be done…