SECURITY ‘TIGHT’

Armed police to be deployed at parliament as Budget meeting begins ARMED Solomon Islands police and foreign troops will be deployed inside and outside the Parliament House from next Monday when Parliament begins its Budget session, it was revealed Saturday. Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau reportedly briefed the Chairman of the House Committee about the unprecedented…

ARMS SHIPMENT DEAL

Is Guo Rui (pictured) the culprit in the controversial arms shipment? SINCE Solomon Star broke the story that a log ship has slipped into Honiara with a deadly cargo of arms without clearing Customs, newshounds (reporters) have been on their toes to identify the ship. Their efforts thus far have been futile and rather frustrating.…

WALE: SECURITY MOU WITH CHINA INSENSITIVE

OPPOSITION Leader Hon Matthew Wale says the Government’s proposed security cooperation with China reflects their no-care attitude and insensitivity. In a statement, Friday, Hon Wale said what the Prime Minister and his Government is doing is pushing people’s tolerance to their limit by being insensitive to their views.  Hon Wale said any sensible person would…

MPs OCCUPY NEW HOMES

Gov’t MPs move into Mamara executive house GOVERNMENT politicians have begun moving into executive houses at the controversial Mamara Housing development West of Honiara after the ruling DCGA coalition has bought 50 of the houses. The Government has bought 50 of the houses, which range in prices between $2 million and $3 million each. Two-bedroom…

Data shows slowing Covid-19 rate

Recent data shows Covid-19 cases continue to be detected in the country but at a diminishing rate. Minister of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Minister Dr. Culwick Togamana confirmed this in his daily Covid-19 situation update, Tuesday night. “Our epidemiological summary of Covid-19 aggregated the testing data shows that Covid-19 cases continue to be detected…