THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) has responded to claims made by the Leader of the Opposition, Matthew Wale, who expressed strong objections to the manner in which ADB and the government are managing the upgrade of the old Honiara international wharf in Honiara. In a statement last week, Wale said, originally agreed at SBD 240…
The Solomon Islands Customs and Excise, Immigration, and Biosecurity Divisions have participated in a Maritime Border Fundamentals training under the Solomon Islands-Australia Partnership. This is to modernise border processes through a program supporting reform agendas of law enforcement agencies. The training program, delivered by the Australian Border Force (ABF), is crucial to the disruption of…
The High Court of Solomon Islands, the Federal Court of Australia, and the National and Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea (PNG) have signed two new Memoranda of Understanding. Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer represented the High Court of Solomon Islands, while the Federal Court of Australia was represented by Chief Justice Debra Mortimer, and…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) acknowledges the recent concerns raised by the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) regarding the issue of unauthorized parking within Honiara City, particularly at the Central Market bus stop and along key roadways. “We appreciate the Chamber’s emphasis on the need for a sustainable solution to enhance…
The government, through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has assured the business community and the public that it is working hard to address challenges affecting the traffic. Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), acknowledges the recent Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) concerns regarding road congestion and its impact on businesses, particularly within…
AN INVESTIGATION into the 2023 Pacific Games (PG) is set to commence soon following the completion of the audit into the spendings for the hosting of the games and its presentation in Parliament. The Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC) and the police are expected to lead the investigation. According to Auditor General David…
HIGH Court judge Justice Howard Lawry has dismissed the election petition case filed against the Member of Parliament for Northwest Guadalcanal, Francis Sade. The petition was struck out due to non-compliance with Rule 6 (1) (e) of the Electoral Act Petition Rules 2019, a mandatory requirement that the petitioner must adhere to. This rule outlines…
THE People’s Republic of China (PRC) is gearing up for its next significant infrastructure project in the country and this is the China-Aid funded Auki Road Tar Seal Project, which is set to commence soon. This project is poised to revolutionise the travel experience, while fostering trade and economic development. At last week’s unveiling of…
TWO police officers accused of bribing a leading police investigator in a stolen ashes case with $30,000 will return to court tomorrow, Wednesday. Allen Noni and Gravis Afuga, who are from the Henderson Police Post in Central Guadalcanal Province, are facing bribery charges. The officers were supposed to take their pleas on Monday, but Public…
DURING the Tourism roundtable discussions at the World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele highlighted Solomon Islands Government’s vision and 2035 goals on tourism to world leaders in attendance. PM Manele announced this at a press conference on Sunday upon his return from the WGS. “In my remarks…