* Alleged fraudster’s trial to commence March* 14 months for trying to stab security officer* Sentence next for three-tonne driver Alleged fraudster’s trial to commence March HEARING of evidence into the case of a man accused of faking his own death and obtaining $76,000 from a local pharmacist in Honiara will commence next month.…
The World Bank has approved a US$5 million (SBD$40m)emergency project for Solomon Islands to support the country’s COVID-19 preparedness and response while also strengthening critical health systems. The nation-wide project will provide immediate assistance that is designed to complement activities supported by other development partners, a statement from World Bank said. The project will support…
‘Historical Loan from Japan’ THE Government of Japan had approved a historical first-ever loan of Two Billion Five Hundred Million Yen (¥2,500,000,000) approximately SBD$191,864,326.71 million for Solomon Islands. Japan Ambassador to Solomon Islands His Excellency Morimoto Yasuhiro announced during the Exchange of Notes signing ceremony with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade…
Dear Editor – An online report raises, at least to me, some sensible points to the recently touted suggestion to banning yeast to try and prevent the illegal brewing and sale of kwaso. This article reads, and I quote. “The banning of yeast has been touted by the public and Premier Daniel Suidani of Malaita…
Dear Editor – I wish to raise SINCW’s appeal for adequate funding to implement women’s programmers in line with the SIG’s reprioritisation agenda. Last December, in a meeting with the Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, the executive members of the Solomon Islands National Council of Women, led by the SINCW President, Ms Ella Kauhue, informed…
THE immediate family members of the student who tested positive for the Covid-19 in Malaita have all tested negative. Dr. Yogesh Choudhri from WHO in the Solomon Islands announced this yesterday during the weekly talk-back show. He said because the family members tested negative it has given confidence to the Ministry of Health and Medical…
Dear Editor – I wish to quote Joe Murphy writing in the Evening Standard in the UK which said poor countries must have fair access to coronavirus vaccines the UK’s Foreign Secretary has said. Speaking to the Evening Standard, the Foreign Secretary said the UK will put “global health at the forefront” when Boris Johnson…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and the weather office in the country have reminded members of the public to take extra precautionary measures as cyclone Lucas is expected to affect the country today. RSIPF Assistance Commissioner (AC) Joseph Manelugu on Sunday issued the advice during the national talk-back show over the national broadcaster, Sunday.…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Auki, Malaita Province have arrested a 40-year-old husband from Aefa’ai Village in North Malaita after striking the forehead of his 30-year-old wife on 13 January 2021. Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province, Inspector Michael Ramosaea says, “It is alleged that the suspect grabbed her…
Schools urged not to overcharge students THE unnecessary charges and extra fees imposed on fee-payers by schools nation-wide should be stopped as it is denying students from continuing their education. This was highlighted by the Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) James Bosamata as the ministry will meet this week…