‘Stay away from chemical site’  

    THE community of Tuvaruhu in central Honiara are strongly advised to stay away from the cordoned area where the dumped toxic chemicals were found. Police Commissioner Matthew Varley issued the warning as police and environmental officers moved in to remove the chemicals.  “Your cooperation and support is really important,” Mr Varley said. He…

Garo receives awards

THE United States (US) Ambassador to Solomon Islands Her Excellency, Catherine Ebert Gray, officially presented the 2018 Ambassador’s Women of Courage Award to Emma Garo. In her award presentation speech, the Ambassador said in 2007 the Secretary of State; Ms. Condelesca Rice initiated the Women of Courage Award to honour women who had performed outstanding…

PM welcomes plans to upgrade US office here

PRIME Minister, Rick Hou, has welcomed considerations by the United States (US) to upgrade the status of its office in Honiara. The prime minister said Solomon Islands will definitely welcome the importance valued by Washington to consider upgrading the US presence in the country. “Solomon Islands and the US share a very mutual friendship and…

Culprit known

Police identity chemical dealer By ASSUMPTA BUCHANAN     POLICE have identified the company that owns or imported the chemicals that were discovered near the Tuvaruhu community high school (CHS) in Central Honiara. Police Commissioner, Matthew Varley, however did not reveal its name, saying it is subject to investigation. “I am not going to go…

New commemorative currency unveiled

The Central Bank of Solomon Island (CBSI) has launched the country’s new SBD$40 dollar banknote and two dollar coin on Thursday. The special commemorative currency was launch in Honiara. Permanent Secretary of Ministry of finance and Treasury, Harry Kuma, declared the note and coin legal tender, which means people can buy with the currencies.  The…