POLICE say they are monitoring the registration of voters, which started Monday this week throughout the country. RSIPF Supervising Deputy Commissioner (DC) Operation, Joseph Manelugu says his officers in Honiara and throughout the provinces are monitoring the registration process as part of their normal duties with people travelling to their registration centres scattered throughout the…
DEFENDING champions of the OFC U16 Championship, New Zealand is aiming to defend the U16 Championship title and qualify for the world Cup next year. Speaking during their arrival head coach, Danny Hay said the team is well prepared to defend the title and qualify for the FIFA World Cup. He admitted it will not…
SHORTLY after being given power to lead Paralympic in the country over the weekend during an AGM, Paralympic newly elected president Nihal Seneviratne and his executive wasted no time as they gear up for regional and international events lining up for them. The newly elected president of the Solomon Islands National Paralympic Committee (SINPC) Nihal…
PRIME Minister Rick Hou has welcomed the new Australian Government’s assurance to progress with the Under Sea Cable Project. Australia’s Foreign Minister Senator Marise Payne assured Mr Hou during their bilateral meeting in Nauru on Wednesday. “We are keen to continue with the cable project and we are pleased that everything is in progress, “…
* Bellona murder accused in court* Lawyer wants time with client* Court to inquire into sexual offence case* Closing submissions in abduction case today Bellona murder accused in court A YOUNG man accused of the murder of a little girl and injuring four people at Bellona, Renbell Province, last month has appeared in the Honiara Magistrates’ Court…
Saitala: ‘Ordinary resident’ a contentious issue By AATAI JOHN LAUNGI MOVEMENT of voters from one constituency to another will remain an election issue due to the broad definition of the term “ordinary resident”. That’s according to Chief Electoral Officer Mose Saitala. Mr Saitala explained that to register and vote in a constituency is defined…