A MOTHER of five has been sentenced to seven months in prison yesterday for assaulting her cousin sister who had an extra marital affair with her husband. Hana Mangale, 39, had pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful wounding during a court circuit in Yandina in Russell Islands, Central Islands Province recently. Principal Magistrate Leonard…
The Minister of Lands, Housing and Survey, Ishmael Avui has applauded the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for its support towards implementing the Customary Land Recording Programme in Solomon Islands. The Customary Land Recording programmes was carried out in accordance with the Customary Land Act, which allowed customary landholding groups to record their primary right…
THE Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has established artificial breeding sites (ABS) for the management of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) at Luaniua Island in Malaita Outer Island (MOI). Establishment of the artificial sites were conducted on 18th June 2021 by a team of two officers Wilson Ninivai, Chief Field Officer (CFO) from the Extension…
Frustrated voters of few constituencies in Malaita Province have called on their parliament representatives to enlighten them on the constituency development funds for this year. A group of voters who wish to remain anonymous told this paper that its almost two years since the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) was formed; however they…
THE Credit Corporation has repossessed two passenger and cargo vessels – the MV KIDRON and MV KAFE – a further sign of the worsening impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses. Both inter-island boats were once owned and operated by former Member of Parliament (MP) for East Fataleka Steve Abana. Credit Corporation Asset Management Officer…
Home owners begin dismantling their homes on Lunga land SQUATTERS occupying a land believed to be owned by a private businessman in the Lungga area, East Honiara are slowly dismantling their homes. This followed a High Court eviction order issued in September last year. However, since the order was made, there was no sign…
THE Grace period for those with unlicensed standby generators to pay up their licenses has already lapsed, Solomon Power has reported. In a statement issued by the State Owned Entity (SOE), it was revealed that the grace period to have all standby generators licensed has already lapsed on 30th June 2021. With the due date…
‘With $40K boost for GP 2nd Appointed Day’ THE Member of Parliament (MP) for East Central Guadalcanal and Minister for Lands, Housing and Survey Ishmael Avui hands over a much needed support of $40,000 ahead of the Guadalcanal Province 2nd Appointed Day. Avui handed over the cash to the Provincial Member and Chairman of…
Marovo constituents soon to benefit from fiberglass boats About one hundred and sixty fiberglass boats are currently being constructed in Marovo, Western Province that will benefit fishermen and women of Marovo Constituency. The modelled fiberglass boats are currently in production stage at Dokudola Industrial site in the Marovo Lagoon, a statement from Government Communication Unit…
THE impacts of climate change on our weather patterns are a serious threat to our ongoing health problems which needs the attention of our policy makers, Dr Edgar Pollard has warned. Dr Edgar is a hybrid ecologist, working with interrelated systems in environment, business and health in the Solomon Islands. Speaking during the Climate…