TWO women who confessed to assaulting another woman over a sexual arrangement have been sentenced to fines in Magistrate court yesterday. The principal offender, Anna Vathagi, 29, and her co-defendant, Lisa Kope, 40, have pleaded guilty to Common Assault. Deputy Chief Magistrate Ricky Iomea imposed a fine of $1,500 on Vathagi and $1,000 on Kope.…
A GROUP known as the “Friends of No. 9’ recently supported the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara by donating equipment to support the medical officers. The generous support was initiated by Robert Goh, Eddy Leung, and their families. With the support the NRH staff will soon enjoy a refreshed workspace, complete with new office…
Member of Parliament (MP) for North East Guadalcanal, Jaimie Lency Vokia is a free man. The High Court declared MP Vokia “the duly elected MP for North East Guadalcanal Constituency. He was exonerated of all charges relating to his election in the joint elections on 17 April last year. Judge Augustine Aulanga dismissed all counts…
MEMBER of Parliament (MP) for North West Guadalcanal has urged his constituents to set aside political differences and collaborate for the advancement of the region. This appeal follows the High Court’s recent dismissal of an election petition filed against him by former MP Bodo Dettke. “It’s time to work together and forget the past,” Sade…
PRIME Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has called for stronger international collaboration and adequate implementation mechanisms, including finance and technology, to support the efforts of small island developing states. PM Manele made the call when he participated as one of the two plenary discussants on the effectiveness of government strategies for preparedness and response to environmental…
THE West Kwara’ae Constituency Office has assisted students attending 16 secondary schools and Rural Training Centres (RTC) with part of their tuition last week. This initiative is part of the constituency’s commitment not only to support parents and students but also to invest in school development activities. A parent from Laugwata Community High School, Severino…
The iconic Gizo seafront in Western province is rapidly eroding as rising tides continue to eat away the shoreline, causing increasing concerns for local residents and businesses.Coastal erosion has become more visible in recent months, with king tides flooding parts of the waterfront and damaging structures along the shoreline.Gizo community members said the situation is…
The “Helpem Smolwan Skul Gud” project aims to enhance literacy among primary school children in Western Province, providing a foundation for future literacy initiatives. Through reading clubs, the distribution of quality educational materials, and active engagement with parents and the community to support children’s reading activities, the project is empowering schools in Gizo and surrounding…
President of Singapore, His Excellency Tharman Shanmugaratnam acknowledges the cordial relationship with Solomon Islands and offers assurance to assist in areas of development. He expressed this when the country’s Governor-General, His Excellency Reverend David Tiva Kapu paid a courtesy call on him on Tuesday 18th February 2025. During the audience, the President welcomed the Governor-General…
Australia and New Zealand through the Education Sector Support Program (ESSP) in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) have donated laptops for 121 schools across Solomon Islands. The recipient schools include Primary and Community High Schools in Makira/Ulawa Province, Malaita Province, Western Province, Guadalcanal Province, Temotu Province and Choiseul Province…