BREAKING NEWS
TRIAL into the murder of a young diplomat in Honiara in 2012 has been adjourned to next year. The evidence of the prosecution’s final civilian witness that was held in a closed court because of safety fears, concluded on Thursday. The defence, however re-called this witness to cross-examine her on a specific matter that was…
FORUM Solomon Islands International (FSII) has applauded Solomon Water for its recent achievements. Solomon Water’s achievement was a result of funding assistance it received from Japan, through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and Australia. FSII chief executive officer, Benjamin Afuga said Solomon Water and JICA must be congratulated for the life-saving project which greatly alleviated…
THE newly established Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) based at the Honiara Hotel has refuted claims Sir Nathaniel Waena made against them. Sir Nathaniel, president of People’s Alliance Party (PAP), has claimed his members have been bribed to remain at Honiara Hotel. But the group said Sir Nathaniel’s claims were unfounded and a propaganda to…
THE Honiara Hotel camp signed their coalition agreement yesterday ahead of next Tuesday’s election of a new prime minister. The camp consisted of only two parties – the United Democratic Party (UDP) and Kadere Party. This comes after People Alliance Party (PAP) members resigned, leaving only party wing leader Milner Tozaka at the helm of…
PREMIER of Makira-Ulawa Province Thomas Weape says the newly elected 50 Members of Parliament must be serious about forming a new government. His call came in light of the intense lobbying to form the new government. He said the new government should be serious and should not associate with the elements of the last government.…
THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), with the support of the World Health Organisation (WHO), is taking action to prepare for an imported case of Ebola virus disease. This has long-term benefits for the health system and frontline healthcare workers in Solomon Islands. “Although the risk of Ebola spreading to Solomon Islands is…
Sogavare, Manele vie for PM job TWO candidates will vie for the prime minister’s post next Tuesday. They are member for East Choiseul, Manasseh Sogavare and Jeremiah Manele of Hongrano/Kia/Havulei in Isabel province. Rawcliff Ziza, Deputy Private Secretary Government House confirmed this at the close of nomination at 4.30pm, yesterday. Mr Sogavare, two-time former prime…
AUKI police says they are hoping to see another peaceful provincial election day in Malaita province, Wednesday next week. Provincial police commander Alfred Uiga revealed this on Wednesday. Uiga said that in the last month’s general voting day in Malaita province, he was very happy with the way public were behaving. “We have experienced very…
Save the Children successfully hosted a children’s forum in Gizo last week. The forum coincided with the International Children’s Day celebrations in the Western Provincial capital. Students from seven schools participated in the forum which included a speech contest on the pillars of child protection; Protection, Participation, survival and Development. The children during the forum…
INDIVIDUALS who play the role of lobbyists at each of the political camps during the process of electing the Prime Minister and the formation of the government have been heavily criticised. A prominent public servant, who asked not to be named, said lobbyists should be investigated and held accountable for their evil acts of luring…