THE 2015 Council of Tourism Ministers Meeting kicked off on Wednesday without the presence of the Honiara City Council (HCC). And this had seen senior tourism officials expressing their disappointment in failing to attend the official opening of the Tourism Ministers’ meeting at the Heritage Park Hotel. A senior government official told the paper, HCC…
The uncommon severe weather pattern, unusual high tides, extreme rough seas, strong currents and daily heavy downpour accompanied by gale-force winds that continue to ravage Makira Ulawa Province since late April has shown no sign of subsiding. And this had subsequently threatened food security and imposed greater health risk, a dire situation of extreme consequences…
A new customs system, ASYCUDA World will enhance trade, reduce business costs, and increase government revenue thanks to a partnership between the Solomon Islands and Australian Governments. The customs declaration processing system will make imports and exports easier by simplifying trade procedures, information flows and documentation. This will reduce processing times and lower business costs…
WESTERN Provincial Government (WPG) plans to build three new hotels in the Province. Provincial Secretary (PS) for Western Provincial Government Adrian Tony highlighted this during the Council of Tourism Ministers Meeting (CTMM) held at the Heritage Park Hotel, Wednesday. Mr Tony said, Western provincial government’s plan is to build the hotels to boost tourism arrivals…
The Central Magistrate Court is currently investigating the controversial Certificate of No Appeal issued to the Ministry of Lands to facilitate land registration by Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID) on Rennell Island. This was confirmed after Deputy Chief Magistrate directed his officers to inform the media about the controversial matter arising between his two magistrates.…
THE court will sentence a man facing numerous criminal offences dating back to 2008 to 2013, next week. Max Gura faces a total of 12 charges in which he entered guilty pleas to all of them. The charges are three counts of common assault, four counts of demanding money with menaces, malicious damage, resisting arrest,…
POLICE are facing logistics difficulties in executing a warrant of arrest for five alleged arsonists of Patmos Island, at Lungga River, East Honiara. Public Prosecutor Sirepu Ramosaea on Tuesday told the court the warrant of arrested issued for the five accused last year is not yet executed. She followed up with police at Henderson Police…
A MAN who allegedly involved in attacking a Renbel chief at the Kingsley Food bar last year will know whether or not he will stand trial in the High Court, tomorrow. A short form preliminary inquiry was conducted in relation to the accused Frank Fakani yesterday that saw documents tendered to the court. Principal Magistrate…
THE sinking of HMAS Canberra, an Australian naval ship, will be commemorated this week in a memorial held by the Australian Defence force. This marks the 73rd year since the ship was sunk after the naval battle off Savo Island during World War II. “HMAS Canberra’s loss was keenly felt as it was the largest…
THE Malaita Premier Peter Chanel Ramohia says that preparation for the Malaita day is going on smoothly. In an interview on Tuesday, he said that committees to look after various activities during the day are already in place. He said, that they have agreed that this second appointed day will fall on Friday 14 instead…