OUTSPOKEN Malaita man Nick Atu has criticised the government over a leaked paper on a proposed security agreement between Honiara and Beijing. The copy of the unsigned Private document was believed to be leaked by a government officer, which later went viral on social media last Thursday. However, it is not clear whether the document…
Armed police to be deployed at parliament as Budget meeting begins ARMED Solomon Islands police and foreign troops will be deployed inside and outside the Parliament House from next Monday when Parliament begins its Budget session, it was revealed Saturday. Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau reportedly briefed the Chairman of the House Committee about the unprecedented…
THE Rotary Club of Honiara has cancelled the Annual Easter Fun Run for this year. In a statement yesterday, the Rotary Club of Honiara said this is due to the emergency health regulations currently in place. The fun run is normally held on Easter Monday of each year and thousands of runners enjoy the 5k/m…
Is Guo Rui (pictured) the culprit in the controversial arms shipment? SINCE Solomon Star broke the story that a log ship has slipped into Honiara with a deadly cargo of arms without clearing Customs, newshounds (reporters) have been on their toes to identify the ship. Their efforts thus far have been futile and rather frustrating.…
THE government officials say Cabinet has not made any decision yet, to shorten the life of parliament or increase it to five years. Chief of Staff Robson Djokovic and Special Secretary to the Prime Minister (SSPM) Albert Kabui both rejected claims that the government had already made a decision on the parliament extension. Speaking during…
OPPOSITION Leader Hon Matthew Wale says the Government’s proposed security cooperation with China reflects their no-care attitude and insensitivity. In a statement, Friday, Hon Wale said what the Prime Minister and his Government is doing is pushing people’s tolerance to their limit by being insensitive to their views. Hon Wale said any sensible person would…
The ‘Safe School Reopening Guideline’ draft is now undergoing final touches by the COVID 19 Oversight Committee. The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development will then prepare a paper to inform the Cabinet of this proposal. Work on the paper was led by the Ministries of Education and Human Resources and Ministry of Health…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the National Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) continue with its investigation into the recent civil unrest last year 2021. Acting Director NCID Superintendent Michael Bole says, “Police are continuing its investigation into last year’s civil unrest. Those of you who are involved and yet to be…
Solomon Islands is working to broaden its security and development cooperation with more countries. The approach taken by the country is in line with its 2020 National Security Strategy and the Country’s Foreign Policy of “Friend to all, enemy to none”. The Government recognizes the state’s responsibility of protecting its people from fear and to…
Gov’t MPs move into Mamara executive house GOVERNMENT politicians have begun moving into executive houses at the controversial Mamara Housing development West of Honiara after the ruling DCGA coalition has bought 50 of the houses. The Government has bought 50 of the houses, which range in prices between $2 million and $3 million each. Two-bedroom…