Police clarify seizure of COVID-19 medical supplies to Malaita Province POLICE say they seized COVID-19 medical supplies Taiwan donated to Malaita Province because of the “suspicious” nature of the consignment. There was an uproar over the police action from Malaita Province and its supporters after police confiscated the supplies from Customs last week. But acting police…
After COVID-19 supplies bound for Malaita were seized By WILSON SAENI In Auki MALAITA Provincial Government (MPG) is demanding an explanation from the government as to why medical equipment and supplies to support the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19) was seized without any reasons. The apprehension of the equipment has affected on the ongoing preventive effort…
Body recovered at sea TENSIONS are high in northeast Malaita after the body of a high school student, believed to have been killed and dumped at sea, has been recovered. Fishermen recovered the body of the boy, believed to be in his 20s, on Wednesday morning near Mangonia, a reef between Ato and Ata’a in…
Education is the key, says the Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani when addressing Technical Institute of Malaita (TIM) fifth graduation ceremony, Wednesday. Premier Suidani congratulated 17 students who graduated from the institute. He said they have reached a milestone in their education, which is evident and confirmed with the qualification they have received in the…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) continues to be grateful for the ongoing support by the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC’s) commitment and dedication towards ensuring that the Ministry is well prepared to combat possible entry and outbreak of COVID-19 following the signing of a hand over certificate for more Personal Protective Equipment…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have arrested four male suspects for alleged store break-in and removal of valuable properties including cash in Auki Malaita Province on 1 June 2020. It is alleged that the suspects broke into the DPF shop at Auki between 11 pm and 12 midnight on Monday 1…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) in Honiara have arrested an adult male person after a firearm was discovered inside his vehicle during the early hours of Saturday 6 June 2020 at Guzo Point in the Bahai area of East Honiara. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Honiara City, Chief Superintendent Stanley Riolo explains,…
AUTHORITIES in Gizo, Western Province have confirmed to have apprehended two border crossers who are now been placed in quarantine for 28 days. It’s being reported that six persons are still unaccounted for but it is believed that the number may be up to a total of eight persons evading border security after crossing the…
Avuavu murder trial ends Curfew trial continues today Teen jailed for causing harm Suspended sentence for kwaso brewer, seller Avuavu murder trial ends THE PROSECUTION case in relation to the trial of the murder of a schoolgirl at Avuavu, South Guadalcanal in 2017 has ended at the High Court. The defence case will start…
Consults Attorney General for advice and directive By IAN M.KAUKUI HOME Affairs minister Chris Laore on Wednesday met three Honiara City councillors as he moves to address reports of widespread corruption and conflict of interest within the council. Laore met deputy mayor Charles Aiwosuga, councillor Billy Abae, and councillor Reginald Ngati. “I’m glad we were…