AS part of a Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) plan, mock exercise has been conducted at Koleasi in North East Guadalcanal recently by World Vision Solomon Islands (WVSI). A statement from World Vision said, since last year’s devastating floods, World Vision has been working to help Guadalcanal communities prepare for disasters. The project, funded by the…
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THE main event for the Miss Solomon Beauty Pageant will start today with a float parade from Rove to Lawson Tama stadium. The parade is expected to be colourful as eight contestants will make their public appearance on each float along the main road to Lawson Tama. Leading the parade will be Miss Red Mason,…
Sacked PS defends his personal wealth A SACKED permanent secretary has challenged those who accused him of amassing his properties using stolen public funds to take him to court. Francis Lomo, who was terminated in June this year from the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Communication and Aviation, was speaking for the first time…
NO new trial date has been fixed yesterday on the case of Dr Reginald Aipia accused of catching and retaining beche-de-mer for export during the ban period. This was because Chief Magistrate Emmanuel Kouhota, who was supposed to set down the date, was not available yesterday as he was reportedly sick. Magistrate Augustine Aulanga adjourned…
A LAWYER’S request to vacate the trial against a juvenile facing a defilement charge yesterday has disappointed the presiding magistrate. Principal Magistrate Jim Seuika said this is very unprofessional. “I’m not happy with the defence counsel as he was present in all the mentions and when the trial date was set. “This is not a…
THE court has started hearing evidences into the traffic case against former Deputy Police Commissioner Walter Kola, Tuesday. The trial is in relation to the charges of careless & inconsiderate driving and failing to stop and report. Prosecution called seven witnesses and will call its key witnesses once he arrives from the province. The defence…
PROSECUTION is ready for the trial on the intimidation charge against the life-timer prisoner released on parole. Public Prosecutor Margaret Suifa’asia yesterday confirmed to the court of prosecution’s position in relation to the trial. She said prosecution is ready for the trial on November 30. Mrs Suifasia however, said her colleague Florence Joel will be…
DESPITE its good intentions the Public Finance Act 2013 still falls short of illegalizing abuse of public funds through the use of contingency warrants. Opposition Leader Jeremiah Manele said this during Parliament debate on the Supplementary Appropriation bill 2015 that Parliament passes it last week. The Opposition leader said government’s abuse of public funds by…
THE Leadership Code Commission (LCC) Office says in the absence of a substantive chairman, it cannot comment on the issue of national leaders, especially parliamentarians engaged in contractual projects in the cleaning and maintenance of Honiara International Airport. Asked if the procedures and process whereby contracts to clean up and maintain certain allotted plots around…