CENTRAL Islands Province Premier, Polycarp Galaigu, has assured the Second Chinese Medical Team (CMT) deployed in the country of his government’s close working partnership with them during their visit to the province. The Central Islands Province was the first province to host the CMT for a free medical tour outside of Honiara. The tour ran…
THE Australian Federal Police (AFP) has delivered an SBD$7.5 million (AUD$1.325 million) support package to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF). The support package, which was delivered through the RSIPF-AFP Policing Partnership Programme (RAPPP) and Solomons’ International Assistance Force (SIAF), will support and enhance the RSIPF capabilities in preparation for the Pacific Games in…
IN a move to limit mustard stick or bean (korokua) packages destined for Australia, the Australian Biosecurity has announced this week that it has reduced the allowable rate from 2kg to 500 grammes. The announcement was made on Tuesday this week. “Planning on bringing or sending betel leaves or mustard sticks to Australia? Import requirements…
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has received a courtesy visit from the Saudi Arabia non- resident ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency, Sultan Fahad Bin Khuzaim. Ambassador Khuzaim used today’s follow-up meeting to reaffirm Saudi Arabia’s commitment to support Solomon Islands in the areas of Energy, investment, climate change, tourism and other investment opportunities. Prime Minister…
High Court commences hearing of case challenging the extension of the term of the 11th Parliament, Defence counsel tells the court of his intention for a strike out THE High Court case challenging the constitutionality of the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2022 is to return to court on 31st August, Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer ruled,…
MEMBERS of the public have gone online to express their gratitude for the action taken by the Vice Chancellor (VC) of the Solomon Islands National University (SINU), Professor Transform Aqorau, in dealing with staff of the institution over the allegations of fraud. This came after five staff holding top positions within the university were implicated…
An ex-SINU employee who burnt exam papers under the influence of liquor due to disappointments with the national tertiary institution will stand trial as of next week A FORMER staff of the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) who was accused of burning exam papers worth over $93,000 last year will go on trial next week…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) wishes to advise the public especially in Honiara that its “business as usual,” as mention of the High Court Civil Case on Constitutional Amendment Bill 2022 (CAB 2022) will be heard in the High Court tomorrow (27 July 2023). RSIPF Commissioner Mr. Mostyn Mangau says, “Mentioning a matter…
August hearing on application to supress witnesses’ names in riot-related cases CHIEF Magistrate, Emma Garo, will on August 4 deliver her ruling on an application to suppress names of witnesses in two cases related to the riot in Honiara on November 2021. She heard the application this week. This was after Deputy Chief Magistrate, Ricky…
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare received the first fourteen of forty vehicles donated by the Government of Republic of Korea to support transportation logistics during the 2023 Pacific Games from His Excellency Ho-Jeung Kang, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Solomon Islands at the Hyundai Kosol Office in Ranadi on Monday 24th July 2023.…