Vodafone is extending its business activities to the somewhat exotic regions of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, after forming a non-equity arrangement with a local player. The UK-based group said it has signed an exclusive partner market agreement with Bemobile Limited, which trades as bmobile. The two operators will in future collaborate on…
A pre-trial conference will be held today on the case elderly man who allegedly sexually abused his six year-old granddaughter in Isabel last year. It would be after the PTC that the case will be listed for trial. The accused in his 80’s is facing two counts of indecent assault. Prosecution alleged he sexually abused…
A rape trial in relation to the case against married man accused of raping a student at Gizo in 2010 is scheduled to start next week in Gizo, Western province. The five days hearing was listed before Justice Stephen Pallaras on Monday next week during a high court circuit. Dick Alu who is now 41…
A new, community hub promoting arts and culture is being established in Honiara. Called Art Haus, it will open in August and support creative expression, artists and crafts people as well as emerging creative businesses. An initiative of the Solomon Islands Arts Alliance, Art Haus will create a space for people from all backgrounds to…
The case of the Member of Parliament (MP) for South Guadalcanal David Dei Pacha was again been moved to today for the start of the defence case. Today’s hearing date was fixed last week by Principal Magistrate Jim Seuika. The defence case has been listed to start on previous dates but had since then been…
ABOUT half of the Western provincial executive members are in Honiara to continue their ministerial visits. Robert Pye Kuve, Western provincial premier is leading the delegation. The delegation arrived last week and kicked off visits yesterday. The visit is a continuous one from their recent visit by full executive members few months ago. Provincial minister…
Vodafone is very confident in bmobile’ s ability going forward to get more market share in both Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the Solomon islands. A statement from the two partners – Bmobile/Vodafone said this is the main reason that they have signed the agreement as the potential in both countries is huge. “The vote…
Officers within the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have called on Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo to quickly announce the new police chief. A spokesman for the officers said it seems the weak discipline within the force does not worry the PM. “The police force is at its worst disciplined state. It is not…
The biometric voter list (BVL) will be used as the voter list in the upcoming six provincial elections. The ministry of provincial government and institutional strengthening confirmed this last Friday. Provincial elections are due to be held in Central Islands, Guadalcanal, Isabel, Malaita, Rennell and Bellona, and Temotu provinces later this year. The ministry’s permanent…
With increased passenger traffic between the Solomon Islands and New Zealand, Solomon Islands national carrier Solomon Airlines has appointed a General Sales Agent (GSA) in New Zealand. The new GSA, Airline Marketing New Zealand, has been appointed with immediate effect. Under the GSA agreement the company will provide Solomon Airlines with all passenger sales, marketing,…