While developments in the infrastructure sector are gratifying and commendable, there is little progress being made in other sectors. This sentiment was echoed by the premier of Western Province, David Gina in his speech to mark the province’s 37 Second Appointed Day in Noro on Monday. Premier Gina said that such disparity is disappointing and…
The Correctional Service Solomon Island (CSSI) Commissioner Gabriel Manelusi has formally announced the promotion of seven new senior officers. He made the announcement at the Correctional Service Headquarter at Rove yesterday the 9 December 2020. During the Ceremony, CSSI Commissioner Gabriel Manelusi said that he is pleased to inform that the Police and Prison Service…
A Kava training for farmers in the Northern part of Vella La Vella Island in the Western Province was deemed successful. Farmers from three selected villages including Iriqila, Karaka, and Valapata undertook the demonstration training from 17th-25th November 2020, facilitated by agriculture officers in the Western Province. Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock (MAL), Chief Field…
MEMBERS Of the Solomon Islands Media Association (MASI) are attending a three days workshop on strengthening the capacity of journalists to report on the Covid-19 pandemic beginning Tuesday at the King Solomon Hotel. The aim of the workshop is to help strengthen the capacity of local journalists on how to report on the Covid-19 pandemic…
AMIDST the COVID 19 pandemic, the agriculture sector continues to perform well from the second quarter of this year with moderate growth of 2.1 percent. This was revealed recently in parliament by the Minister of Finance and Treasury, honourable Harry Kuma. Kuma told parliament that crude palm oil and copra production have been strong throughout…
‘Corruption undermines development, inhibits economic growth, hinders the delivery of services and undermines good governance and the rule of law’ was the conclusion of the participants at the outreach event in Gizo, Solomon Islands, marking the December 9th, the International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD). International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD) is observed all over the world every year…
COMMISSIONER of Lands, Alan McNeil – the man who this week lifted the lid on alleged fraudulent land dealings in Honiara – has vowed to keep pursuing police investigations to ensure those responsible are brought to justice. Mr. McNeil made the stand as the relationship between his Office and that of the Registrar of Titles…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force at Henderson Police Station in Guadalcanal Province are investigating an alleged robbery at the Winwin mining company operating in Central Guadalcanal on 9 December 2020. It is alleged that seven men entered the Winwin mining company at Turarana in a G-plated white plain Toyota land cruiser. …
A CONCERNED Honiara citizen has questioned why it has taken the Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Christopher Laore so long to respond to the final auditor’s report regarding the Honiara City Council’s (HCC) financial status. Kennedy Evans who resides at Lengakiki, East Honiara said that as someone who follows the issue closely, he knows the…
* Man found guilty of indecently assaulting, raping daughter * Def case on alleged unlawful entry continues next week Man found guilty of indecently assaulting, raping daughter A 39-year-old man accused of indecently assaulting and raping her daughter in 2013 and 2019 had been found guilty and convicted for both offences, Wednesday. Principal Magistrate Felix Hollison found…