126 arrive in 5th repatriation flight

A total of 126 stranded nationals have arrived in Honiara on Tuesday evening from Brisbane, Australia. A statement from National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) said Solomon Airlines special flight IE690 arrived in Honiara from Brisbane at 7:15pm Tuesday evening. “This marks the 5th batch of government coordinated repatriation of stranded nationals overseas and dozens of…

In court with Assumpta

Sent subs, mitigation next for con-man Trial dates for alleged fraudster in Oct, Nov Sent subs, mitigation next for con-man   THE man who was found guilty of obtaining more than $66,000 from three people under false pretences in 2018, will return to court next week. This is for the sentencing submissions and mitigation on…

GAMES OFFICE UNVEILED

THE Pacific Games 2023 National Hosting Authority (NHA) has a new office space. The new location is situated at the old Sea King Restaurant behind the Fairwest Shipping Office in Honiara. It was officially launched by the Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare on Wednesday. The new office will be the home for NHA, Game Organizing committee,…

Search still on for missing six 

THE EXTENSIVE search for the six people who went missing at sea in Temotu Province on July 11 is continuing. Director of the Solomon Islands Maritime Authority Thierry Nervale confirmed this on Wednesday in an interview. The Out-Board Motor (OBM) carrying the six people were returning to Manuopo Village, Reef Islands from Lata, Santa Cruz…

Duo’s curfew case for mention

THE case of two young people accused of breaching the curfew on April 10 will be mentioned today in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court. John Anita and Gila Kiko were supposed to be summoned by the police and prosecution to appear in court on Monday. However, their matter was deferred to today as all matters listed…

GOLD AWARD

Solomon Islands $5 Polymer banknote wins gold   THE newly launched Solomon Islands $5 polymer banknote has won a gold medal in the 2020 Print Industry Craftmanship Awards (PICA), an Australian Print & Visual Communication Association industry competition.  The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) announced this in a media statement issued by CBSI Media…