CBSI warns public against bitcoin

THE Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has warned the public that cryptocurrencies (i.e. virtual or digital currencies such as bitcoin, etherium, ripple, and others) are not currencies issued or regulated by the Central Bank. In a statement, Thursday, CBSI said these cryptocurrencies do not have any legal tender status to be accepted as a…

Power of faith

MOUNT Horeb community high school in East Honiara has celebrated its 13th school graduation ceremony yesterday based on a theme ‘Power of Faith.’ School principal Gravis Kwaigali Kaliuae in his key note address said one can only understand the theme only if he or she knows the meaning of faith. Mr Kaliuae said when trying…

3,000 hired for Census work

THE National Census Office through its National Statistics Office has recruited about 3,000 people to conduct the countrywide National Population and Housing Census starting next week on November 4th.  This is the biggest ever recruitment the office has undertaken compared to previous censuses, and in a short period of time, a statement from the Census…

Police probe death of girl, 14

THE death of a 14- year-old girl at Paila village, Tangarare in West Guadalcanal is currently being investigated by officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Guadalcanal province. The incident occurred fortnight ago on 19 October 2019.  It is alleged that on 18 October 2019, the deceased and her girlfriend went to…

PM meets Payne

VISITING Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne on Wednesday met with the Minister Manasseh Sogavare at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in Honiara. A statement from the Prime Ministers Office said issues such as border security, labour mobility, infrastructure and the 2023 Games were discussed during the meeting.  Ms Payne also…

Pageant show begins today

The two day Miss Solomon Islands Pageant (MSIP) queen show commences today in Honiara. According to the program will begin today with a speech competition for the contestants at the Auditorium at 10am to 11am.  The theme for this year’s event is ‘Advancing Women in Leadership.’ The contestants’ speech will be based on the selected…

OUR PARTY RUNS SHOW

Maelanga is new deputy PM By ANDREW FANASIA WITH the appointment of Manasseh Maelanga as the deputy prime minister, OUR Party now controls the affairs of the nation. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced Maelanga as his deputy yesterday. “What this means is OUR Party now runs and controls the government for the remaining three years…