Controlling Rhinocerous beetle

Dear Editor – Disturbing images were featured on the SIBC’s webpage tonight, Wednesday, of coconut palms affected by damage caused by the Rhinocerous Beetle at Reko Village on Savo Island. It is know the Rhinocerous Beetle menace has already ravished coconut palms in Honiara and parts of Guadalcanal and dealing with the problem is proving…

Red Cross Strategic Plan

Dear Editor – The Secretary General of the Solomon Islands Red Cross Society, Thomas Bebeu, released the Red Cross Society’s strategic plan 2017-2020 in Honiara on Wednesday morning. Mr Bebeu said the strategic plan will give “clarity and sense of direction” to the organisation while it aims to reach about 200,000 Solomon Islanders with its…

New Borderline Police Post needed

CHIEFS at the Borderline, East Honiara has reiterated the call for the rebuilding of the Borderline Police Post during a meeting with the police recently. The chiefs said if the Borderline Police Post is rebuilt, the crime rate in the area will reduce. They said some of the increasing criminal incidents happening at Borderline include,…

Boy, 18, still missing

AN adult woman has lost her life and an 18-year-old boy is still missing as a result of a boat collision that occurred near Kolombangara Island, Western Province, last Friday. Police Commissioner Matthew Varley at his weekly conference, Thursday told reporters that police are still searching for the young lad who was thrown into the…

GOVERNMENT CASH FLOW POSITION STABLE

The Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon Snyder Rini has lashed out at the statement by Hon Rick Hou in the Solomon Star on 22 March 2017 as misleading and inappropriate. Hon Snyder Rini said, “The government cash position is stable and payment to service providers, suppliers, contractors, scholarships and salaries are being met.” Revenue…

Nauru rugby tour

A Nauru Select rugby union team will be touring Honiara next month, April 16. The visiting team will play two friendly matches during their stay in Honiara. This was confirmed by the Honiara Rugby Union Association president, Calwin Tengemoana on Wednesday. Their first friendly match will be against a Honiara Select side comprising of players…

Tax officer to take plea next

THE Inland Revenue Division (IRD) officer accused of defrauding the government of much needed tax revenue will be taking his pleas next week. Ellison Raoga appeared in the Honiara Magistrates’ Court and his matter was further adjourned to Monday next week. Public Prosecutor Bradley Dalipanda yesterday informed the court that the defence counsel had informed…

Rape accused to face high court

THE case of a man accused of raping his sister in-law last year at a village in Central Island Province has been committed to the High Court for trial. This was after a committal hearing was conducted on the case, Wednesday. Principal Magistrate Augustine Aulanga having found sufficient evidence on the case against the accused…

Police lauds drivers

Director of the Kukum Traffic, superintended Charles Hapatia has applauded  those drivers who continued to warn other drivers about the work of breathalyzer. Breathalyzer is an equipment police uses to test drivers for alcohol level. “I want to thank few vehicle drivers who were being caught by the machine, penalized and afterwards conduct awareness about…