A FATHER who sexually assaulted his 14-year-old daughter last year had been sentenced to three and a half years in jail. This was after the 47 year-old father pleaded guilty to one count of an indecent act with a child under 15 years of age and one count of incest. In sentencing the father, Principal Magistrate…
National infrastructure projects funded under the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) program is making positive progress. The latest report gathered following inspection of the construction of the ramp at Kira Kira showed the ramp is more than 50 percent completion stage, a statement from the Prime Minister Press Secretariat said. According to the report, piling and…
PRIME Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare has commended all the women of Solomon Islands for their important roles in nation-building as they celebrate the 2021 International Women’s Day (IDA). Monday. In his fortnightly nationwide address statement, Sogavare said, the women of Solomon Islands contribute a great deal to the social, economic, cultural, and political developments in…
* One link Pacifica appealed magistrate’s bail ruling * Bail granted to 3 alleged gold robbers* Court dismisses Myanmar national’s application to be released One link Pacifica appealed magistrate’s bail ruling One Link Pacifica director, Gerrad Tauohu had filed his appeal at the High Court against a magistrate’s ruling regarding his bail application that…
GIZO Primary School in Western Province has resumed classes for grades 4, 5, and 6 last week. Their normal classes resumed on Thursday after approval was issued by the Western Provincial Health Environment Department. The school administration last week issued a public notice to all the parents and guardians in Gizo Town. Junior classes from…
HONIARA City Clerk Rence Sore encourages rural women to build a stronger network with stakeholders, government sectors, NGOs, and many more. He believes that if women build networks with these sectors it would promote their agendas. He was speaking at the International Women’s Day celebration held at the Museum Auditorium, Monday. “May I encourage you…
A piece of land that housed the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock’s (MAL) Biosecurity incinerator at Ranadi, East of Honiara has been sold off Honiara City Council (HCC) to an Asian without the ministry’s consent. Having discovered the deal, MAL in a statement yesterday condemned the action in its strongest term. MAL found out that…
• Central Field Hospital now empty • PM hopes it stays that way NO additional COVID-19 positive cases were registered as total cases for Solomon Island still remain at 18, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says yesterday. An elated Sogavare informed the nation that all 18 cases are now negative for COVID-19 and were released.…
Hearing reveals that HCC Clerk acted on his own to make decisions for the council THE Honiara City Council (HCC) Clerk, Rence Sore has disappointed members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) after last week’s inquiry discovered that his administrative role at the Council did not reflect his capabilities as an experienced public servant.…
COVID affects tourism & aviation, holiday deal launched THE country lost more than $350million in revenue from overseas visitors last year due to international border closure. This was highlighted by Fiona Teama, Head of Marketing and Sales at Tourism Solomons on Sunday during a panel discussion. The discussion which was aired live over the…