CHIEF Justice Sir Albert Palmer says absenteeism and punctuality is a common problem in the legal and court offices. Sir Albert made the comments during the opening of the Legal Year on Monday this week held at the High Court. “Of great concern is when the courts are not sitting on time as scheduled because…
THE Minister for Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has pledged to ensure the ministry’s funding for farmers is utilised properly from this year onward. Augustine Auga said he will strive to ensure right farmers benefit from the funding allocated under his ministry. “I would like to make this clear to the public that we will be…
A MAN from Harosi in Makira Province has been arrested and remanded in custody for allegedly wounding his wife. Kirakira staff sergeant Jackson Gapu said the man used a knife during a domestic row and allegedly wounded his wife with the knife. “This incident should send a clear signal that taking anger on wives violently…
A NEW Community Conservation Association has been formed on the West Coast of Makira Island. The Tawatana Community Conservation Development Association (TCCDA) was formally constituted in October last year and has now received their Certificate of Incorporation from the Solomon Islands Registrar of Companies. The Associations chairman, Zebulon Rodomoi said: “We are excited to have…
The Solomon Islands needs to take full advantage of the growing Asian market as it seeks to expand its economic base. A recent report released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has shown that there is rising demand in Asia for goods originating from the Pacific. “There has been a huge expansion, especially in primary…
AP – The terrorism threat level for Australian police has been elevated to high. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) said the change was a result of intelligence and discussions with its partners, and was in line with the broader threat level for the community. “Recent events in France, Canada and Australia serve as a sobering…
NURSES working at Talakali clinic in Langalanga lagoon Malaita province are urged to perform their duties during official hours. This call was made after several deaths occurred at the clinic while nurses were not present. A man who asked not to be named said it was a normal practice that patients will have to wait…
STUDENT’s intakes for form one at Tanakuku community high school in northwest Guale have raised concerns over the school’s incapability to hot secondary students. Students and parents say the school enrolled 50 students for form one this year, but it has no buildings prepared for the students. Peter Chikai said most of the students’ needs…
MINISTER of Agriculture in the Western Provincial government Wayne Maepio supports the initiative of the Bio-security Division of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock to step up the fight to reduce and eradicate the African Giant Snail. Mr Maepio made the comments during a meeting in Gizo last week. Supporting the sentiments, Gizo quarantine officer…
FBC NEWS – Fiji’s annual visitor arrival number reached a new high of 692, 630 last year. This was 2.6 percent more than the previous record of 675, 050 in 2011. It also represents a significant 5.3 percent increase over the 2013 arrival number of 657, 706. The significant increases in arrivals were recorded from…