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Para seals first Olympic ticket By CARLOS ARUAFU IT has been confirmed that Solomon Islands has its first-ever qualification to the Tokyo Paralympics Games. Para-athlete Solomon Jagiri finished top in the men’s U61Kg in the Oceania Olympic qualification competition in Australia to qualify to compete in the Olympic Games. Winning gold and qualifying for the…

Liloqula: stop the US$100B loan proposal

“SINCE the switch of diplomatic ties to Beijing, Transparency Solomon Islands is very much on its heels against the procurement of corrosive capitals and finances that lack transparency, accountability and most importantly people involvement.” This sentiment was echoed by Ruth Liloqula, the Executive Officer (CEO) of Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) during her remarks at a…

Wale praises PMO’s change of stance

OPPOSITION leader Mathew Wale says he’s pleased to note the new position that PMO has taken to side with CBSI and Honiara City Council regarding the pyramid scheme One Link.  This follows reports last week that during Tuesday’s caucus meeting Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare encouraged his MPs to each invest $250,000 in One Link to…

3 officers probed in Auki traffic incident

POLICE are investigating a traffic accident on Kwainamoro road near Auki in the Malaita Province in the early evening of 29 February 2020, which involved three police officers travelling in a police vehicle and allegedly hitting two 18-year-old male students of Aligegeo Provincial Secondary School. It is alleged that the three officers were under the…

STOP IT!

Ronia lashes out at $100B loan intention By SAMSON SADE FORMER Auditor General Edward Ronia says it would be “pure insanity” if the government continues to pursue its intention to borrow US$100 billion loan via a Chinese broker. He made the comment during his remark at a Talk-Back Show on the national broadcaster, Sunday. Quoting from…