TWO provincial ward By-Elections will also go to the poll on the 19th May along with South Choiseul National By-Election. Chief Electoral Officer and Commissioner Mrs. Jane Waetara confirmed the election date appointed by the minister for the provincial government and Institutional Strengthening, Rolland Seleso. “Mr. Seleso in an election notice appointed 19th May as…
THE Government is proposing to build two new market facilities at both ends of Honiara City. One market facility will be built at Alligator Creek, East of Honiara while the other one is planned for the Poha-Mamara area, west of the city. Minister for Provincial Government & Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS) Rollen Seleso told Parliament this…
THE Government on Wednesday issued a statement denouncing the brutal nature of the death of a female Chinese national in Honiara yesterday and vows to bring the perpetrator(s) to face the full force of law. “The Government’s law enforcement institutions will not rest until those responsible are caught and punished,” the statement said. The Royal Solomon…
* Alleged gold robber wants senior lawyer * Trial SFA’s $375k theft continues tomorrow* Woman facing assault charge under warrant of arrest Alleged gold robber wants senior lawyer THE voir dire (trial within a trial) that was scheduled to commence last week on the case of the men accused of robbing gold bars and $140,000 in…
Female Chinese shop owner, 44, found dead in shop THE shocking discovery of the body of a 44-year-old female Chinese lying in a pool of blood in her own shop at the White Angel Building in Point Cruz had left chills amongst Honiara residents yesterday. This brought back memories of a similar incident that occurred…
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has repeated his call on people over eighteen years living in border communities to be vaccinated when the Government’s vaccination programme reaches them. He said getting the vaccine is the only way to protect themselves, their families, communities, and Province in light of the rapid increase in covid-19 cases in neighboring…
Kuku says it needs clarity WHILE the Government stated that the 2021 Budget underpins the so-called ‘policy redirection’ and government priorities for 2021 the Leader of the Independent Group of the Parliament said it is still not clear. In his debate on the ‘2021 Budget’ Independent Leader and Member of Parliament (MP) for North…
TWO men who stole 36 tanks belonging to the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) projects in 2017 and then sold them to other people were both sentenced to two years in prison, Monday. Wilson Innie Hiro and Hilly Manase were sentenced following their conviction after a trial for 28 counts each of simple…
Red Cross supports affected families in Guadalcanal Plains ABOUT 58 families in Tuebala village on Guadalcanal Plains are homeless and currently taking refuge at a church hall after their homes were burnt down during an attack as a result of a dispute. The incident occurred at Tuebala village on Easter Monday – 5th April, a…
The Government House will open a condolence book for signing by dignitaries and members of the public during a wreath-laying ceremony of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip this morning. It will commence at 9:00 am, a statement from Government Communication Unit said Sunday. The statement said that leaders who are expected to lay wreaths and…