DEBATE on the Family Protection Bill 2014 concludes on Monday. While they showed support, Members of Parliament who contributed to the debate also expressed concern over how the Bill will impact the lives of families when it is implemented. The Member of Parliament for East Choiseul and Chairman of the Bills and Legislation Committee, Manasseh…
CONCERNED Gold Ridge Landowners expressed disappointment over the silence approach taken by the Central Guadalcanal MP and the other seven Guadalcanal Members of Parliament over the Gold Ridge issue. They said the issue has been an ongoing one and their expectation was for their MP to use his political will in relation to the proposed…
POLICE have begun investigations into the burning down of two houses at White River as a result of clashes between two ethnic groups over the weekend. The Police Media Unit confirmed on Monday that the situation is now calm after Police intervention over the weekend. The row was reportedly between the Pileni and Reef Islanders…
A trial involving a 42-year-old man accused of raping his 19-year-old daughter in 2011 has been vacated in the High Court yesterday. This was because the alleged victim has reportedly left with her husband to a province to attend the death of a family member. The hearing was scheduled to start yesterday before Justice Francis…
PRIVATE contractors have raised concerns over the government’s delay in releasing funds to complete various tenders and contractual jobs. Many of the contractors who have been engaged by various Government Ministries said that their works are delayed due to the government’s continuous delay in releasing funds to complete each of their respective projects. “Time and…
It is a collective exercise to transform The University of the South Pacific from a good to an excellent University and Campus Directors have a huge role to play in it, says USP Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Rajesh Chandra. Professor Chandra made the comment during the Regional Campus Directors meeting at Suva’s Southern Cross Hotel…
Trial continues in the Honiara Magistrate Court for the South Guadalcanal Member of Parliament (MP) David Dei Pacha. The defence bench is taking the charge with its case. Pacha is standing trial again in the Honiara Magistrate Court for charges of conversion and abuse of office. This was for allegedly misusing more than $148,000 of…
The deteriorating road condition in Malaita’s headquarter, Auki has concerned transport owners. A bus owner said the roads are developing pot holes but no efforts are being made to fix them. “It has been a while now and the condition of the roads a deteriorating faster. “The provincial government must do something about this before…
WHILST congratulating the National Provident Fund (NPF) for its continuous participation in the local Real Estate Industry, Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) says consideration must also be given to small business men, women and groups. The FSII’s call came after NPF’s announcement about its new modern facility near the NPF plaza which is currently under…
Auki police, Malaita Province undergoing Public Order Management (POM) training in preparation for the National General Elections. The week-long training commenced yesterday at the Aligegeo stadium, facilitated by sergeant Tex Tafoa, the provincial training coordinator. Mr Tafoa said the training is to prepare the force for any disorders or any disorderly circumstances that may arise…