Comptroller of Customs, Australian Jim Sutton departing SI, blames severe pressure by political elements associated with PM’s Office for his exit JIM SUTTON’s contract as Comptroller of Customs has ended, the man announced in an internal electronic memo to staff, blaming “severe pressure by political elements associated with the PM’s Office” for his departure. Solomon…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) visit to the Games Venue gives more insights in preparation for the Pacific Games 2023. The RSIPF Security Planning Team and China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) made the visit to different venues as part of the security plan for the PG23 today (20 April 2023). Assistant Commissioner (AC)…
THE newly consecrated bishop of the Malaita Diocese of the Anglican Church of Melanesia Right Reverend Michael Sau Bebeu has vowed to create a strong and sustainable Diocese. Rt Rev Bebeu, in his official speech following this successful consecration at the Fiu Christ the King Cathedral last weekend, shared his strategic vision with the congregation…
THE Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Jeremiah Manele, had a successful bilateral discussion with the Deputy Prime Minister and Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, Carmel Sepuloni on Monday. During the bilateral meeting, Minister Manele acknowledged the government and people of New Zealand for their unwavering support to Solomon Islands over…
AMBASSADOR Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Solomon Islands, Abdulla Al Subousi, presented his letter of credence to the Governor General, Sir David Vunagi yesterday. Sir David Vunagi accepted the letter of credential from the non-resident ambassador and extended his warmest greetings and good health to the President of the UAE,…
IT is expected that up to 6000 Solomon Islanders will leave for Australia and New Zealand under the Pacific Labour Mobility Scheme by the end of this year. The Governor General, Sir David Vunagi, made the projection in his speech to open the 6th Meeting of the 11th Parliament. In the Speech from the…
DEPUTY Prime Minister, Manasseh Maelanga, has delivered the keynote address at the opening the 12th Australia-Solomon Islands Business Forum in Brisbane yesterday morning. The theme for this year’s forum is “Solomon Islands; Open for Business Again” which covers topics, sessions and discussions on reforms, challenges and opportunities for business development between the two countries after…
THE Malaita Diocesan Bishop, Right Revered Michael Sau Bebeu has called for collaboration within the Diocese, saying it is the key to achieving its shared visions and goals. Rt Rev Bebeu said he is ready to work together with all stakeholders within the church and with other sister churches in building the kingdom of Christ…
Doctor to work on accused’s mental health report THE matter of a suspected mentally ill man accused of having unlawful sex with an underaged girl in 2021 and 2022 will return to court on May 1 this year. The adjournment was made yesterday to allow the accused’s lawyer and a psychiatrist work on a final…
THE New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carmel Sepuloni and her delegation left the country yesterday after holding morning tea with a team of RSE workers in Honiara. Minister Sepuloni along with the New Zealand Minister for Pacific Peoples, Barbara Edmonds, joined local RSE workers during a pre-departure briefing for…