Temotu Provincial Government has reported incurred a debt that has now risen to $1 million. Sacked provincial minister for Natural Resources, Fr. Brown Beu, made the claim. Beu was sacked last week over what Premier Nelson Menale claimed was “working against him”. Beu, a former premier himself, claimed the $1 million debt will stand in…
Former Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) employees terminated at the height of controversies when current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Colin Yow took office may be reinstated. Sources said these are employees with legitimate reasons dismissed unfairly and are supposed to be reinstated. Tipped to be reinstated also is the former CEO William Barile. Ministry of…
Sacked Temotu provincial minister of natural resources Fr Brown Beu has slammed accusations levelled at him as basis for his termination Premier Nelson Menale last week. Beu received his marching orders last Thursday after Premier Menale accused him of undermining his leadership. Premier Menale stated he was suspicious of Beu indulging in scrupulous deals with…
The national government should sponsor more students to study at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) as part of its support for the institution. SINU Students Association (SINU SA) rep Mathew Jones made the suggestion after the government announced names of those who will study under government scholarship last week. Jones said while he acknowledge…
The government’s recent disbursement of $3 million (US$370,000) to former Malaita Eagle Force (MEF) combatants for rehabilitation purposes had seemingly sparked new demands for similar remuneration. More than 800 officers of the defunct Special Police Constable are demanding similar payment to be made to them. Malaitan former officer Jonathan Mae, who served as a constable…
Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) Presidents Charles Dausabea says Burns Creek community leader John Seti Iromea’s accusations do not worth his reply. Iromea earlier question the silence Dausabea and his group had towards the government’s recent payment of $3 million to ex-militants from Malaita. “What I can say is Iromea’s comments are non-sense and does not…
Bauxite export may start soon World Link, which entered Rennell Island only towards the end of last year, is in the process of making its first bauxite shipment overseas. Mining authorities confirmed the company has been issued its export permit, which means it can now export its products. “Yes, the Ministry of Mines and Energy…
‘Their knights do not mean they are better’ Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare lashes out at the statesmen who during the weekend accused him of personalizing and deviating in his response on the $3m payout issue. Sir Allan Kemakeza, Sir Paul Tovua and the Deputy Chair of the Solomon Islands Intervention Taskforce, Joses Tuhanuku in their…
AMERICAN boats are set to be locked out of the world’s best tuna-fishing waters after reneging on a deal with 17 Pacific states, amid a slump in prices for the fish sold in cans in supermarkets all over the US. The standoff means US boats cannot access seas where roughly half of the world’s skipjack…
AS Pacific countries and top fishing authorities race against time to try to resolve an impasse with the US tuna fleet, there are growing calls for a more flexible and permanent solution. The US reneged on a deal worth US68 million, agreed to last year, because some members of the American fleet say they can…