RETURN OF PNGDF IS GOVT DECISION

GCU: The national security of any country is a matter for the government to decide on and Solomon Islands as a sovereign state is no exception. The decision to welcome back the Papua New Guinea Defense Force was deliberated on and approved by the Cabinet and that represented the official position of the government. Why…

US Embassy office director on SCALE-NRM

THE US Embassy Office Director Russel Comeau has shared information relating to USAID SCALE-NRM operation in the country during the launching of the Forest Development Grant this week. Speaking during the launching of the FDF which also comes under the SCALE-NRM project US Embassy Office Director Mr.Comeau said the project was launched after exchange of…

SECURITY ‘TIGHT’

Armed police to be deployed at parliament as Budget meeting begins ARMED Solomon Islands police and foreign troops will be deployed inside and outside the Parliament House from next Monday when Parliament begins its Budget session, it was revealed Saturday. Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau reportedly briefed the Chairman of the House Committee about the unprecedented…

Easter Fun Run canceled

THE Rotary Club of Honiara has cancelled the Annual Easter Fun Run for this year.  In a statement yesterday, the Rotary Club of Honiara said this is due to the emergency health regulations currently in place.  The fun run is normally held on Easter Monday of each year and thousands of runners enjoy the 5k/m…

ARMS SHIPMENT DEAL

Is Guo Rui (pictured) the culprit in the controversial arms shipment? SINCE Solomon Star broke the story that a log ship has slipped into Honiara with a deadly cargo of arms without clearing Customs, newshounds (reporters) have been on their toes to identify the ship. Their efforts thus far have been futile and rather frustrating.…

WALE: SECURITY MOU WITH CHINA INSENSITIVE

OPPOSITION Leader Hon Matthew Wale says the Government’s proposed security cooperation with China reflects their no-care attitude and insensitivity. In a statement, Friday, Hon Wale said what the Prime Minister and his Government is doing is pushing people’s tolerance to their limit by being insensitive to their views.  Hon Wale said any sensible person would…