LEADER of Opposition Mathew Wale questions the excessive tenancy agreement signed recently by the owner of the Melanesian Haus and the Ministry of Infrastructure to house the Infrastructure Development Unit which was previously accommodated at the Hyundai Mall Building. It has been revealed that the new tenancy agreement provides for the rental at $280,000.00 doubling…
A YOUNG man who stabbed his drinking partner to death and also injured a security officer at Point Cruz, in 2019 will serve 11 and a half years in jail before he is entitle for parole. John Wale, 21, was sentenced on Wednesday to life imprisonment for one count of murder, two years imprisonment for unlawful…
Premier Leslie Kikolo of Isabel province has formally invited Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to the provincial capital Buala early next month for the Provincial Second Appointed Day celebrations. Premier Kokilo personally delivered the Prime Minister’s invitation yesterday afternoon, a statement issued by the Prime Minister Press Secretariat said. Handing over the invitation, Premier Kikolo said,…
‘China honors commitment’ PEOPLE’s Republic of China (PRC) Ambassador to Solomon Islands His Excellency (H.E) Li Ming said China always honors its commitment and never attaches political conditions to its foreign aid. He made this profound statement when he delivered his speech at the historic ground breaking ceremony for the 2023 South Pacific Games…
IN the next 24 months, the eastern precinct of Honiara will be transformed into a Sports City. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare highlighted during his speech at the 2023 Pacific Games Stadiums project ground-breaking ceremony, Wednesday. The Prime Minister said citizens in this country should start to imagine what our city would look like in 2023. …
IT is yet another significant milestone as Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare graced the ground-breaking ceremony of the 2023 Pacific Games Stadiums project in Honiara, Wednesday. The PRC funded project ground breaking ceremony took place at the former SIFF Academy site. Speaking during the occasion, the Prime Minister said Wednesday 5th May 2021 marks another significant…
UATAE community in East Malaita electorate is blessed to have a beautiful place with a million dollar view to the ocean. This was stated by World Vision National Director Jimmy Nadapdap during last Tuesday’s handing over ceremony of a Jacob’s ladder to the community. Mr. Nadapdap who made his first time to the community to…
PRIME Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare says the Mamara Housing Project will provide much needed housing for public servants. Speaking in his nationwide address on Monday, the PM said the project will build houses that who can acquire the houses through rent-purchasing arrangements. “This project is another example of my government’s vision to empower public servants to…
Dad admits indecent act, denies incest Alleged One Link boss to plea to lesser charges Men to go on trial for damaging properties over mining row Dad admits indecent act, denies incest A FATHER had yesterday confessed to touching his teenage daughter’s private body parts but denied having unlawful sexual intercourse with her. The man in his…
FOR the first time an open day for all media organisations and stakeholders was hosted in the country on Monday. The event was staged to coincide with the annual ‘World Press Freedom Day.’ The open day was hosted as part of programs being organised by the association to mark the event which falls today, 3rd…