“Stay away from Ontong Java” FOREIGNERS have been warned to stay away from Malaita Outer Islands (MOIs), especially during the current beche-de-mer harvesting season, with a warning that any foreigners found on the island would be man-handled. “Why do they go there only when the beche-de-mer season is open? Do they know that they…
Premier Suidani returns to a house in disorder, fireworks could ignite MALAITA Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani has finally landed in the country, following three months in Australia after successfully undergoing a medical treatment in Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan). The Premier successfully underwent medical diagnosis and medication at the state-of-the-art National Taiwan University Hospital in…
JAPAN’s Grassroots and Human Security Project continue to touch the lives of the rural populace as Samasodu village in Isabel received a new classroom for Katova community high school on Tuesday. Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Yasuhiro Morimoto was there to witness the completion and official opening of this Japanese Grassroots project. “It is a…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Naha Police Station with the help of the community at Mamulele at Borderline area have arrested a 16-year-old male suspect from East Kwaio in Malaita Province this morning 17 September 2021. The arrest was done in relation to the alleged stabbing incident of a Bangladesh…
Police call on a suspect who stabs a Bangladesh National with a screwdriver and removes one of his teeth to surrender himself to any nearest police station. Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau says, “The incident occurred at the Borderline Bus stop on 11 September 2021 when the Bangladesh National and his wife left their shop at…
Four suspects arrest for demanding money in Makira-Ulawa Province Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Kirakira Police Station in Makira-Ulawa Province have arrested four adult male suspects for demanding money from a 75-year-old man at Mamarawa settlement on 12 September 2021. Initial report said that one of the suspects saw his…
AS Premier Daniel Suidani is expected to arrive anytime soon in the country, another three (3) Members of the Provincial Assembly in his MARA Executive tendered their resignation, Thursday. According to sources from Auki last night, the Non-Executive Group (NEG) in the Malaita Provincial Assembly have claimed another 3 members of the Suidani Executive following…
WITH the recent open season of bech-de-mer, the community in the Malaita Outer islands of Lord Howe is calling for alternative income opportunities. Luaniua Community elder and chairman of Crime Prevention Committee, Wilson Sangahu emphasised on the hardship faced in the community during food shortages due to lack of cash flow and transportation. “During food…
WITH lessons learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) is keen and committed more than ever to deliver tangible development for the betterment of the country as a whole. This is illustrated in last week’s one- day retreat at Ginger Beach where, all government ministries under the productive sector were…
River bank settlements pollute streams THE Chief Elder of WAIBA Association of West Wainoni in Central Makira, Pastor Gabriel Surare said many rivers and streams in the area which people have used for drinking and cooking for years, are now polluted as settlements have been established along their banks. He made the claim at a…