Publishing of ESP recipients curtail corruption 

Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) acknowledges on day one that at times like this Covid-19 pandemic, emergency powers are needed pointing out at the same time that these must have a clear deadline and limited scope.  Furthermore, based on experiences of the ethnic tension days the Executive Government was reminded about the indispensable importance of protecting…

Our first visually impaired lawyer

Solomon Islands has created history by producing a first-ever visually impaired (blind) person to have graduated with a Bachelor of Law in the South Pacific. Edwin Babanisi from Shortlands in Western Province and Makira on Thursday graduated from the University of the South Pacific (USP) after years of study at the USP Laucala Campus.  Due…

All foreign assistance should benefit SI

The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in the Solomon Islands has recently reiterated their view on foreign assistance to Solomon Islands during an interview with Solomon Star.  The Embassy has pointed out that, all foreign assistance should bring real benefit to the people of Solomon Islands. The Embassy emphasized that, as the…

CASH OFFER FAIL

TWO employees of a logging company operating in Malaita Province attempted to offer money to the Provincial Police Commander (PPC) for Malaita this week. Report reaching the paper said Stanley Riolo was visited by two men associated with the company. The company had come under media spotlight for allegedly illegal logging activities on one of…

ONE CASE

As three positive cases turned negative By IAN M.KAUKUINewsroom, Honiara  THE country has recorded an additional COVID-19 positive case this week bringing the total to four. However, the good news is that the first three cases have tested negative. The latest results came following the fourth round of test this week, the Minister of Health…

Suidani: its a clean victory

The Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani has cleared rumors stating outside agents are supporting him to win the motion of no confidence on the floor of the Malaita Provincial Assembly last week on Tuesday.  Premier Suidani’s defeat of the motion of no confidence set to oust him last week with an overwhelming victory of 24-9…

Exclusion of public transport in ESP Unfair: Wale

‘Says call for social distancing in public transports can be counter-productive’ Opposition Leader, Hon. Matthew Wale says the government’s decision to exclude bus and taxi service operators from the Economic Stimulus Package is unfair and lacks any justification under current circumstances. The statement follows the announcement made by the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of…

MAL PS: higher NCD cases is a problem 

Permanent Secretary (PS) for Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has attributed the higher cases of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the country to poor diet and the low quality of food and what people drink.  Ethel Frances highlighted the issue during the World Food Day 2020 celebration on Friday 16th October through the national broadcaster. …