WE LOST A LEADER

THE country has lost one of its national leaders who was called to rest last night. Newly elected Member of Parliament (MP) for East Makira Constituency Charles Jordan Maefai died at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) after being admitted more than a week ago. Reports reaching the paper said Mr Maefai was rushed to the…

Bintan accused of attempted bribery

BAUXITE miner Bintan Mining Company (BMC) has been accused of meddling in the Renbel domestic politics as a new executive awaits to be formed. Bintan currently operates the bauxite mine on the island of Rennell. Provincial Assembly Member (MPA) for Mugihenua Ward on Rennell Island Dorry Tuhaika in a statement claimed he was offered $200,000…

Oti lauds Commonwealth team for report

THE Solomon Islands Electoral commission (SIEC) Chair, Paterson Oti has thanked the visiting Commonwealth team who have handed over to him the 2019 National General Election observation report. The report was officially handed over by Chair of the team Sato Kilman Livtuvanu of Vanuatu, in a ceremony last Sunday. In receiving the report, Mr Oti…

Sogavare: Nothing has changed

ALTHOUGH Solomon Islands has gained its political independent for nearly 41 years now until today not much had changed. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare highlighted this during his keynote address marking the 41st Independence Anniversary celebration at the Lawson Tama, Monday. Thousands have packed the stadium to witness the occasion. He said past governments have struggled…

US evangelist visits east Kwaio

AN evangelist from the United States and his wife visited and blessed villagers of East Kwaio in Malaita with the Word of God and material goods recently. Rick Newton and his wife Doreen spent a week at Nanakinimae village, during which they shared the Word of God and distributed school and medical supplies. They also…

New CSSI boss visits Gizo

The newly appointed Commissioner of Correctional Services of Solomon Islands (CSSI) Gabriel Manelusi had made a brief visit to Gizo, Western Province last Monday. During a brief visit to the provincial capital he met with Premier of the Western Province David Gina. His tour is part of a familiarise visit since taking up the top…

Former SSPM hits out at games spending

MUAKI: THAT’S TOTAL WASTE By ANDREW FANASIA FORMER special secretary to three previous prime ministers Andrew Muaki has called on the Government to prioritise public expenditure. Muaki, who now resides in Brisbane, Australia, said the Government seems to spend tax payer’s money carelessly. He expressed these in the wake of the Government’s decision to spend $9.65…

RSIPF attends two deaths in Honiara

Investigators of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Honiara have attended to the death of two adult men at separate locations in the capital city over the weekend. Acting Director of the National Criminal Investigation Department (NCID), Superintendent Patricia Leta said on Sunday 23 June 2019, a joint investigation team comprising of investigators…

SANBIS RESORT ROW

Landowners want foreign owner to leave island By ANDREW FANASIA A WELL-KNOWN holiday resort in Western Province is facing closure after landowners took legal action to evict its foreign owner over alleged land-lease breaches. Sanbis Resort is located on Babanga island, a seven-minute boat ride from provincial capital Gizo. Opened in 2005 by its Swiss…