$3M to ex-combatants

Dear Editor – If I were to be a judge on the arguments between the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Independent Group in Parliament over the $3million given out to the ex-combatants by the National Government, I would conclude it this way: The Prime Minister & his Government paid out the $3million with…

Timely reminder for public service

THE Public Service plays a significant role in the delivery of government services to the people. Public servants take on government policies and ensure they are implemented for the good of the people and country. There are many good public servants who put their heart into the work they do and serve the nation faithfully…

New ACOM Archbishop election today

MEMBERS of the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) in the country are on the edge, as the provincial Electoral Board of Members meet to elect their sixth archbishop today. In an interview with the ACOM’s communication officer Aldrin Peloko, he said that Provincial Electoral Board of Members is now at the headquarters of the sisters…

Kurukuru on the lead

AFTER Day Three of the 2016 OFC Futsal Championship the defending champions, Solomon Islands National Futsal Team, known as Kurukurus are currently leading the competition with nine points from three successive victory. Their 4-1 victory over hot contenders Futsal Whites edged them a step closer to 2016 Futsal World Cup set for Colombia later this…

LCC to probe $15,000 bribe

NEWLY appointed Chairman of the Leadership Code Commission (LCC) Solomon Kalu says his office will probe into allegations of $15,000 bribery payment to Naha Police officers by the Member of Parliament for Lau Baelelea, Augustine Auga. He said if the allegations were true, it would amount to a breach of code of conduct by both…

Toilets at Honiara airport criticised

TOILET facilities at Honiara International airport especially the female convenience restroom has been criticised as bearing no concern for privacy. The criticisms which went spiral over social media web described the female restroom as the only one worldwide that did not cater for privacy of the users. Concerned critics said the female toilets did not…