THOUSANDS of government workers expect to get a 3.5 per cent salary raise beginning later this week, according to sources. The raise, commonly known here as Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will be backdated to 01 January 2025 and will be paid on Thursday 13 February. By comparison, this year’s COLA is 0.5 per cent above a…
TRIAL of the restaurant owner who denied distributing plastic disposal forks to his customers at his restaurant last June commences today, Tuesday. Xian Pan Li faces one count of Distribution of Single-Use Plastic contrary to clause 4 (2) of the Environment (SINGLE USE PLASTIC BAN) Regulations 2023, as read with section 55 of the Environment…
The Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) has labeled the 28-day strike notice issued by the Workers Union of Solomon Islands (WUSI) as illegal and a potential criminal offense. WUSI, on behalf of SIPA employees, issued the strike notice on January 10, 2025, set to conclude on February 6, 2025. However, in a letter dated January…
THE old bailey bridge located at White River, West Honiara is in need of repair after one of its steel platforms gave way. The bridge now poses risks to vehicles passing through it. Vehicle owners and taxi operators who are accessing the bridge daily are requesting immediate repair to the bridge. This old bailey bridge…
A World Bank Technical Mission team is in Honiara, Solomon Islands. The team is led by the World Bank Global Director for Health, Nutrition and Population, Dr Juan Pablo Uribe and included Health , Nutrition and Population Pratice Manager Dr Ronald Upenyu Mutasa, Health Specialist Wayne Irava, Operationa Analyst Jim Waldersee and Health Finance Analyst…
PRIME Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele may have been misled on the status of sufferance wharves and Leroy wharf – a privately-owned and run facility in Solomon Islands, warning the London-based International Maritime Organization (IMO) could shut down our ports. Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Solomon Port, William Barile, issued the warning in a number…
The Solomon Islands National Women’s football team is currently under intensive preparations ahead of the PacificAusSport four nations tournament. The tournament is set to take place in Canberra, Australia from 19thto 25th February. The national women team joins Vanuatu national women’s team, Thailand U20 and the hosts Australia U20. Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) confirmed…
Two Solomon Islands national men’s footballers have recently secured contracts with Galaxy Football club for the Vanuatu national soccer league this season. They are goalkeeper, James Do’oro and centre back Christian Ohasio. Do’oro has played for Laugu United and Solomon Islands National Beach soccer team. Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has confirmed these international transfers…
THE case of a man on trial for leading a group of people to protest at the Parliament House in Honiara during the unrest in November 2021, has been adjourned to February 18 for judgement. Sade Kwate’e faces judgement for one count of Sedition, two counts of Unlawful Assembly and one count of Arson. Last…
Member of Parliament (MP) for West Guadalcanal, Moses Garu, 56 years old, has passed away on Guadalcanal Monday morning. MP Garu passed away after battling with a long illness. After winning in the National Joint Election in April 17, 2024, MP Garu joined the Opposition Group until his passing away. His family is still to…