ANZ Bank has announced it would donate AUD100,000 (SBD800K) to the Solomon Islands rebuild, including some funds previously announced for COVID19 relief. This was revealed by ANZ Solomon Islands Country Head, Martin Beattie, in a statement yesterday. “The Solomon Islands has had a turbulent history but it is a proud country and we truly believe…
MALAITAN Premier Daniel Suidani – the only provincial head of government who two years ago rejected a federal system of government – has made a 180 degree turn-around and is now calling for the introduction of the State Government. Premier Suidani in an article published by this paper yesterday expressed support for state government following…
OUTSPOKEN community leader, Charles Karaori, said the Government and the Opposition are to be equally blamed for the destructive uprising which occurred in Honiara last week. “It is good to know about the issues which Opposition Leader Matthew Wale raised in his no confidence motion in the Prime Minister. It is also good to hear…
A NUMBER of scheduled repatriation flights to bring back students and nationals overseas were disrupted by the political unrest last month. That’s according to Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs Collin Beck on Sunday during radio talk back show over the national broadcaster-SIBC. “As we in a period of sending back our students in the country,…
ONE Link Pacifica’s manual stream manager Gerrad Tauohu has been sentenced to three and a half years in jail for stealing almost $400,000 of the scheme’s customer. The sentence is backdated to commence on when Tauohu was first remanded in custody. Deputy Chief Magistrate Ricky Iomea in his sentencing remarks on Wednesday said the sentence…
An overnight curfew has been declared by the Governor-General of Solomon Islands, His Excellency, David Vunagi to all sea travellers entering and departing the Port of Honiara effective from 7pm today (8 December 2021). His Excellency has signed a new Declaration under the Preservation of Public Security Act. These regulations amend the Preservation of Public…
POLICE appeals to members of the public throughout the country to think safety first during the current bad weather. The call is being made as the country continues to experience heavy rain. Commissioner of Police, Mostyn Mangau in a statement said, boats and vessel owners are urged to think safety first before embarking on any…
HYPERCHEM Pharmacy in the heart of Honiara’s Point Cruz remains open, despite the limited movement of people in town when the Motion to oust the Prime Minister was debated, Monday. According to the outlet’s Manager and Owner, Debrelynne Alorro, unlike many other businesses that decided to close their doors on that day, they have decided…
INTERNATIONAL arrivals into the country for the third quarter of 2021 has further decreased compared to the second quarter, with 82 people recorded. The National Statistics Office released the latest report on Monday 6th December 2021. Government Statistician Douglas Kimi said the total number of arrivals showed a decrease of 88.9% compared to the previous…
DR REGINALD Aipia – the man who became critical of Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau’s performance during events in Auki and again in the recent riots in Honiara – has clarified his comments. “My comments were never intended to be personal attacks, which the Commissioner used as an excuse not to respond to my call on…