MSG works to streamline cross-border trade

THE Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) is developing a framework to facilitate a smoother cross-border trade amongst its member countries. Despite comprising Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia, the MSG nations currently operate under different business systems and this creates a challenging environment for businesses involved in cross-border transactions. Addressing the media…

WISE VOTING PLEA:

Archbishop Cardone appeals for wise voting as Solomon Islands heads to the polls on April 17 AS the Solomon Islands prepare for the National and Provincial General Elections scheduled for 17 April, the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Honiara Chris Cardone has issued a heartfelt appeal to all Catholic communities and people of goodwill…

THE ELECTION FRENZY:

Some like riots, others regime change as the country prepares to go to the polls on 17 April THE Acting Governor General Patteson John Oti yesterday declared April 17 as the day Solomon Islands would go to the poll to elect 50 Members who will represent the 700-thousand plus people in the 12th Parliament. Mr…

Grade 3 student takes own life

A MALE student of about ten years old has taken his own life by hanging himself from a tree in a devastating incident that shocked Luana village at Paelonge on Gizo Island in the Western Province. The deceased was a Grade 3 student at Titiana School. The distressing event transpired on Monday afternoon, sending shockwaves…

New trial for mining row case

THE case involving the mining row in Isabel Province that saw the destruction and damage of family properties in Jejevo village will undergo a new trial. The five defendants Jimmy Taea, Tony Godwin, Hamilton Puza, Joseph Sago and Steward Gift are facing one count of going armed in public, 13 counts of wilful and unlawful…