There are reports of damages in Malu’u in the Northern region of Malaita province and in Simbo in the Western province, due to the current bad weather being experienced in the country. The Solomon Islands Meteorological service through its Facebook page reported that trees had been uprooted in Malu’u in Malaita province and a building…
Police say three Temotu leaders arrested before Christmas improperly accepted inducements or payments for considerations or decisions in their official capacity. The trio are the current member for Tikopia and Anuta Ward 16 Bradley Tau, current member for Nangu Ward 12, Fr Brown Beu, and former provincial secretary Samuel Kafukesa. Police arrested and charge them…
People told to stay in door By CHARLES KADAMANA The current bad weather is expected to continue in the coming days. And weather forecasters yesterday warned the public to remain indoors and avoid travelling out at sea. “Solomon Islands is now under cover of the current bad weather,” Brian Tom of the National Emergency…
IT’S been confirmed the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Christian Ramofafia, has been suspended pending an investigation. Secretary to Cabinet James Remobatu confirmed the suspension, but declined to divulge reasons for the decision. “The decision came from the Public Service Commission,” Mr Remobatu said. “So I cannot disclose the allegations…
It’s a scheme gov’t used to keep its MPs together By ANDREW FANASIA THE National Transport Initiative Grant (NTIG) is a funding scheme set up to keep government MPs from crossing the floor, a former senior officer within the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) says. According to the officer, the funding, which was administered…