Malaitan leaders urged to unite

A MALAITA man has called on both the executive and non-executive Members of the Malaita Provincial Assembly (MPA) to stand firm and remain united under the Suidani-led MARA government.  Nathan Maegwari from Gwounaoa community in Ward 3 in West Kwara’ae made the call following allegations that a previously sacked MPA is lobbying to overthrow the…

Police officer probed after accident

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the National Traffic Department are investigating a traffic incident involving a police officer driving a police vehicle at the East Kola Ridge junction in Honiara on 28 May 2020. A statement from the Police Media Unit alleged that while the officer was driving along the road,…

In Court with Assumpta

* Tasiu abductor to be sentenced today* Avuavu murder case starts today* $500 fine for permitting unlicensed vehicle Tasiu abductor to be sentenced today A MAN accused of abducting five members of the Anglican Melanesian Brotherhood or (Tasiu) in 2003 in the Weathercoast, South Guadalcanal, will be sentenced today.William Hence will be sentenced before Justice…

SINU RESUMES

A new normal for students By ESTHER NURIA THE Solomon Islands National University (SINU) yesterday commenced lectures under a new normal as it put in places COVID-19 hygiene practices.  “Lectures resumed in the week 8 of Semester 1 academic calendar,” the Faculty of Education and Humanities Acting Dean and Pro-Vice-Chancellor Academic Dr. Jack Maebuta told…

Veranaso celebrates feast of Pentecost

MEMBERS of the Anglican Church at Veranaso in west Guadalcanal have on Sunday celebrated the Holy Eucharist service and celebrations at the feast of Pentecost at the Headquarters of the Community of the Sisters of Melanesia (CSM).Archbishop Leonard Dawea, Father of the Sister was the preacher and celebrant at the Eucharist service. In his sermon,…