SUPPORTING documents to complete a full audit into the 2023 Pacific Games expenditures have reportedly gone missing and may have been destroyed, sources have revealed. These documents include receipts, authorisation of payments, who received the payments and so on. “These documents are crucial to the investigation and their disappearance could distort a full and balanced…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has expressed his gratitude to Japan for its continuous assistance to the Solomon Islands. PM Manele made this acknowledgment as he extended heartfelt congratulations to His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan on the occasion of his 65th birthday. He wished the Emperor continued good health, divine blessings, and a prosperous…
A trial of two females accused of attempting to smuggle marijuana out of the country onto a flight to Kiribati in 2019, has been completed in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court. Etekia Kauai and Beatrice Umea are facing the charge of Attempting to Export a Dangerous Drug, Indian Hemp. The hearing of evidences into this case…
THE Government appears to have clamped down on its $140 million acquisition plan for prime land jointly owned by Levers Solomon Ltd [LSL] and Russell Islands Plantation Estates Ltd (RIPEL). The two entities – LSL and RIPEL – own an estimated 2, 050 hectares of land on Guadalcanal and Russell Islands in Central Islands Province,…
The new owners of King Solomon Hotel have assured that all 69 former employees will retain their jobs as the hotel embarks on a new journey in the country’s tourism sector. This follows concerns raised by the Workers Union Solomon Islands (WUSI), which had expressed disappointment that 46 former employees were issued redundancy or retirement…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele on Monday visited the Friendship Hall and the Aquatic Center ahead of the 2025 Honiara Summit to see the set up of the venue and to ensure that it is in order before the opening ceremony this morning. The Deputy Secretary to Prime Minister, Salana Kalu said, as the host…
The much anticipated Honiara Summit is now underway after it was officially opened this morning at the Friendship Hall in Honiara. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele officially opened the event bringing all the regional leaders together. The theme for the event is: ‘Iumi tugeda delivering on SDG 14.4: Achieving Sustainable Fisheries.’ It focuses on meaningful action…
The Minister of Police National Security & Correctional Services, Jimson Tanangada on Friday has successfully visit Rove and Tetere prisons. During the visit Hon. Tanangada, commended the officers of the Correctional Services Solomon Islands (CSSI) for their dedication and the vital role they play in rehabilitation efforts. The Minister highlighted the importance of providing humane…
Prime Minister [PM] Jeremiah Manele on Monday night formally welcomes leaders converging in Honiara this week for the ‘Honiara Summit on the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14.4’. The Summit he added, aims to address the challenges and opportunities in managing the health of the world’s oceans and fisheries. Themed: “Iumi Tugeda: Delivery on…