A HIGH Court judge says the courts have a responsibility in their sentencing practice to protect children in our societies from predators. Justice Stephen Pallaras uttered this when he sent a Gela man in his early 20’s to seven years behind bars after he admitted raping a 14-year-old girl last year. “The courts have a…
GOLD Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) confirmed last night it has withdrawn personnel from its Gold Ridge mine following a serious escalation in security and associated safety concerns. GRML Director, Bob Vassie, said: “Safety is the Company’s highest priority. We have taken the decision to withdraw our employees from site because we cannot assure their continued…
IN a new twist, Renbel Assembly yesterday elected a new premier in a meeting embattled premier LenceTangosia boycotted. Timothy Johnston was elected during the meeting held at the Pacific Casino Hotel. Renbel Provincial Speaker Norman Sao confirmed the election, saying Mr Johnston took his oath immediately after he was elected to power. Early this week,…
UNITED States Secretary of State John Kerry has paid tribute to Coastwatchers and US Marines who fought and lost their lives during the Second World War here. “If it hasn’t been for the coastwatchers and the scouts, we would be bastards in ten minutes,” Mr Kerry said during a wreath laying ceremony at the Solomon…
The recently established Bmobile/Vodafone partnership has offered opportunity which the companies are keen to utilise which can allow the national staff members to have access to other Vodafone labor markets. In a statement yesterday Bmobile/Vodafone chief executive officer (CEO) Niall Downey said Bmobile over the coming months will be developing a training program for local…
The recent partnership deal between Bmobile and Vodafone is expected to revolutionize the country’s telecommunication industry. Bmobile/Vodafone Solomon Islands chief executive officer (CEO) Niall Downey said companies intend improve communications in this country into next level. He said since Bmobile and Vodafone sealed the partnership early this year Bmobile has ten impacts as a result…
KACIFIC Broadband Satellites yesterday announced that it has signed a five year Framework Services Agreement with Solomon Telekom Company to provide high speed bandwidth to the people of Solomon Islands. The multi-million dollar agreement almost doubles the bandwidth available to Solomon Telekom and will provide high speed internet coverage to even the most remote locations…
The Solomon Islands Small Business Enterprise Centre (SISBEC) is offering a specialise retirement training to organisations and companies in the country. A statement from the organisation on Wednesday said Our Telekom Ltd was the first to register and being offered the training. The statement added SISBEC is ready to support other organizations and individuals who…
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo, will officially open the Our Telekom national tourism forum taking at the end of this month. The forum will take place at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara on Friday 29 August. The Prime Minister heads an impressive line up of keynote speakers representing the government, local and overseas tourism…
THE theme of this year’s International Youth Day was underscored during celebrations marking the event in Honiara on Tuesday. Vice chair of Honiara City Youth Council Jessica Parapolo said the theme “Youth and Mental Health” provided the perfect opportunity to turn the spotlight on challenges that upset the balance between all aspects of life –…