THE Parliamentary Bills and Legislation Committee (BLC) has postponed the hearing into the Constitution (Amendment) (Electoral Reform) Bill 2018 to further notice. This came after the legal draftsmen of the Prime Minister Office are still to complete the last pages of the Electoral Reform Bill 2018. Appearing before the BLC in Parliament on Wednesday, chief…
The new Belgian Ambassador to Solomon Islands Marc Mullie had presented his letter of credential to Governor General His Excellency, Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui early this week. The ceremony took place on Tuesday afternoon at Government House. Speaking during the occasion, the Ambassador said that it is truly a privilege for him to serve Solomon…
Republic of China (ROC) Taiwan officially hands over more than 11,000 units of solar lamps to the government of Solomon Islands yesterday in Honiara. The handing over ceremony was organised at the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) infront of its headquarter located behind the Tongs building, east Honiara. Speaking at the occasion Taiwan Ambassador to…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team has successfully removed Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) from three locations in Honiara and Henderson area yesterday, 21 February 2018. Officer In-Charge (OIC), RSIPF EOD, Inspector Clifford Tunuki says, “My team has responded to three sightings of UXO, two in Honiara and one in the…
SIBC, GIZO: The Royal Solomon Islands Police Response Team (PRT) has apprehended 29 Bougainvilleans yesterday in the western province for allegedly entering the country’s border illegally. Reports said, the men entered the country’s border on Monday and were believed to be heading for Noro town in North New Georgia. The men were travelling inside 3…
A DELEGATION from Russia that arrived in Honiara late Monday evening and left yesterday was from the Russian Federation “Bid Committee EXPO 2025”. That’s according to a statement the Government issued on Tuesday. Island Sun newspaper reported on its front page, Tuesday, the visit was organised by a faction within the ruling government with the…
MILLIONS around the world marked Valentine’s Day last Friday, the 16th of February. In Solomon Islands those who took time out to rekindle their love did so with various romantic activities. Such was the case for a lucky couple, who won the grand prize on Paoa FM’s Valentine’s Day competition. Working in collaboration with Ginger…
THE Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) will refer the issue raised in the Island Sun newspaper on Monday to the MASI Leadership Advisory Group (LAG). Newly elected MASI President Charles Kadamana said this is to allow an independent body of veteran and senior journalists to look into the issues raised in the newspaper article.…
Divit Rural Training Centre (RTC) in North West Guadalcanal has opened its door for boys to undergo life skill training. The training centre since it was established in 1904 only provide like skill training for females not until last year. The region’s Solomon Star stringer John Toki said, as of last year 12 boys have…
REFORESTATION division within the Auki Forestry Office, Malaita province has encouraged tree farmers in Malaita to plant more trees for future benefits. The encouragement was part of Auki reforestation team preparation for distribution of Mahogany seedlings and planting programs to its associated schools and interested tree out-growers in Malaita province next month. Auki reforestation senior…