….freezes Vice chancellor’s salary and other perks THE University Council – the governing body of the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) – has reportedly frozen the salary and perks paid to the controversial Vice Chancellor, Ganesh Chand, until such time he returns to Solomon Islands, it was revealed yesterday. “The decision was taken last…
A CHIEF from North Malaita has called on the RSIPF to deal with officers at the Malu’u Police station, following a reckless behaviour that happened on Tuesday this week at Malu’u market. Chief Atalea Maena told Solomon Star Auki that police at Malu’u were seen drunk and carelessly driving the police vehicle around the market…
……and its lasting legacy FOR many, the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) or any university for that matter is a place of higher learning. And it is. SINU, our national pride is barely eight years old. The problem it has amassed over that period of time is mind-boggling and overwhelming at least for staff…
THE Australian Government new agriculture visa arrangement with Asian countries is a concern for the Solomon Islands. During a panel discussion this week at the Australian National University (ANU) Crawford Leadership Forum in Canberra, Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Australia, Mr. Robert Sisilo was worried that the new visa may undermine the Seasonal Workers Programme…
37 people arrested in relation to looting incident in Western Province OFFICERS of the Royal Solomon Islands police Force (RSIPF) in Western Province have arrested 38 people in relation to a looting incident that occurred at the Sanai logging Camp in the Shortland Islands on 23 August 2021. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Western Province Chief…
Dora’s sentencing sub, mitigation deferred SENTENCING submissions and mitigation on the matter of the owner “One Link Pacifica” Charles Dora has been deferred to September 16. Dora had pleaded guilty to one count of operating unlicensed banking business, a charge laid under the Financial Institution Act (FIA). This was for registering and operating the money…
THE Leader of the Independent Group in Parliament, John Dean Kuku MP, yesterday joined the leader of Opposition in ridiculing the recent release of Additional PRC National Development Fund (NDF) funding to DCGA members of parliament. Mr Kuku had expressed concern that the release of NDF may be unconstitutional. He therefore called on the Democratic…
A DEVOTED father, a national hero and a legend to all is what Late Sir Moon Pin Literati Quan will be remembered for. These were the sentiments highlighted yesterday during a memorial service for Late Sir Quan held at Holy Cross Cathedral. The service was attended by Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer and his wife,…
‘Sex-workers pose threat to the nation’ FREQUENT illegal visits by local sex-workers to foreign vessels that dock at the Honiara habour pose a big risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19 into the city. This was brought to light by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare on Monday in his nation-wide address as he warns sex-workers against visiting…
A FORM five student was one of the people sentenced on Thursday to 12 months in prison for breaching the lock down exercise in the early hours of August 30 at Vavaya Ridge, Honiara. The 18 year-old was sentenced on Thursday with two others after pleading guilty to one count of restriction of movement contrary…