Iroga joins media watchdog

Media freedom watchdog, PFF, the Pacific Freedom Forum, has welcomed a new Melanesia co-chair for the regional article 19 network. Leading Solomon Islands writer and publisher Robert Iroga takes up the role of co-chair from Papua New Guinea’s Alexander Rheeney. “We warmly welcome Robert as a news and ethics leader in the Pacific,” said PFF…

Man calls on MP to quit

A Fataleka man calls on the current Member of Parliament (MP) for Fataleka, Steve Abana to quit politics following what he claimed as failing the constituents for the last three terms in office. Nemuel Olofisau, from Waole community in East Fataleka in an interview with the Solomon Star in Auki, Tuesday expressed its time for…

Sikua denies unlawful act

THE Prosecution will be grilling the former permanent secretary (PS) for the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services, Edmond Sikua, today when the trial resumes. Sikua gave evidence in the defence case on Tuesday and had managed to complete his examination in chief. Public Prosecutor Bradley Dalipanda, will today cross-examine Sikua when the…