Lawyers representing the three young men accused of the murder of a man at Vura 3, Honiara in 2012 will be presenting their no case to answer submissions next month. This followed the closing of the prosecution’s case early this month in the High Court. The no case to answer submissions will be orally presented…
The Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) board and management has been called on to take Tavanipupu to court. The call came following reports of the island resort’s accumulated loan arrears which hits the $20 million mark over the $15 million granted to the island resort. “If the NPF board and management can take members…
Members of the Solomon islands National Provident Fund has questioned SINPF board and management to explain what happened to its other investments onshore and offshore. Concerned members said it would be of great interest to members to know the fate of other investments if they are returning positively to the fund. Two weeks ago the…
Papua New Guinea airline company, Air Niugini has opened a sales office in Honiara. And the Papua New Guinea High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Fred Yakasa has congratulated Air Niugini for deciding to open the Sales Office in Honiara. He said it is important the airline sets up the Sales Office in Honiara because PNG…
Soltuna’s major competition is set to be announced in August says Soltuna marketing manager Kenwood Harry. Mr Harry in interview with Solomon Star yesterday said Soltuna is working on the new marketing approach. “We should announce our new marketing approach for the competition August this year. “At the moment we are in talks and discussion…
The Solomon Islands national statistics office has conducted a workshop to review the first draft report of the first gender monograph. The draft report is the first of its kind put together in the country. It was one analysis prepared base on the census data. The gender monograph work was funded by the United Nation…
Improvements are being made in the ability of Solomon Islands fish export industry to comply with requirements for the European Union (EU) market. Fish exports are an important export earner for Solomon Islands worth more than SBD350 million per year. Most of these exports go to the EU, which is the largest value market in…
British High Commission to Solomon Islands Dominic Meiklejohn has made call for pledges in support for girls affected by child, early and forced marriage including female genital mutilation (FGM). He urges Commonwealth member countries including Solomon Islands to show solidarity towards this cause and end these harmful practices. The call came as Solomon Islands joins…
A mother and her son accused of obstructing Government Officers whilst doing their work at the evacuation camps during the recent flooding have denied the allegations. Linda Agooka and her son Eddie pleaded not guilty to a total of 24 charges on Monday before Principal Magistrate Shepherd Lapo. Both are facing six counts each of refusing…
The Omission and objection period for registered voters has been scheduled for July 24 to August 6th. The two-week period was set down for registered voters to check against their names on the released provisional list. Chief Electoral officer Polycarp Haununu said the period is purposely for registered voters to check their details and inform…