Nickel Enterprise SI Ltd (NESI) has denied breaching the Mines and Minerals Act, saying accusations by the West Rennell Land and Resource Owners Association (WRLROA) published yesterday was “both factually and legally incorrect.” The allegations were made against NESI and its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Fred Tang. “Section 21(4) of the Mines and Minerals Act provides, amongst…
A SENIOR citizen from the Are’are (Maasina) region of Malaita Province, Jeffrey Aihunu, pictured, has urged all Malaitans to allow their land for development to provide them with ‘milk and honey.’ Speaking at the opening of the three-day celebration of Malaita Province’s 41st Second Appointed Day in Honiara on Thursday, Mr Aihunu said, “let us not…
THE Australian High Commissioner Rod Hilton has joined Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to witness the signing of a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Malaita’s South Road Rehabilitation Project as part of the 41st Second Appointed Day celebrations at the Auki showgrounds on Thursday. Australia will deliver essential infrastructure support to make the Malaita South Road reliable and…
THE Australian High Commissioner Rod Hilton was warmly welcomed back to Malaita by Premier Elijah Asilaua and Members of the Malaitan Provincial Government Executive at the start of his two-day visit. High Commissioner Hilton and Premier Asilaua on Wednesday discussed the longstanding relationship between Australia and Malaita Province and committed to continue to work together…
GIZO Town Council (GTC) of Western province has warned that it will resort to stray dog culling if the national government through the ‘Pest Control Board’ under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) fail to offer a solution to address the high stray dog population in the Western Provincial Capital. The warning was issued…
GOVERNMENT through Cabinet has endorsed a fourth (4th) Solomon Islands National University (SINU)Campus to be established in Malaita. This was announced by Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele in Auki during Malaita Province’s 41st Second Appointed Day anniversary on Thursday. He also used the time to appeal for closer collaboration between the country’s development partners and the national government in supporting the project. During the occasion a Memorandum of…
Matter of alleged IFM leader awaits fixing of trial dates THE matter of an alleged leader of the defunct Isatabu Freedom Movement (IFM), who was accused of planning to burn down state own buildings in Honiara, will return to court August 26. That is when the trial dates to hear this matter will be fixed.…
THE Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Police Band (PB) rocked the crowd in Auki during the 41st Second Appointed Day anniversary of Malaita Province on Thursday with their entertaining display. Police band officers performed a number of items that moved the crowd and the visiting high-level visiting delegation from Honiara. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita…
A MASS scabies drug administration rollout is currently underway in Honiara and is open for public access at the Honiara City Council (HCC) headquarters. Mbokonavera clinic staff are administering the drug issuance in front of the HCC Law Enforcement Office as part of the drug rollout in the city’s central zone. Team Leader and Registered…
A DISTURBING photo of huge slices of tuna placed for sale on the dirty seafront concrete pavement of the Honiara Central Market Fish Section has drawn attention and criticism over the unhygienic practices by fish vendors. The photo, which was posted on the popular Yumi Tok Tok Forum (YTTF) Facebook page, prompted commentators to urge…