The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, has issued an urgent call for an international investigation into serious allegations that the Indonesian military has once again deployed chemical weapons, specifically white phosphorus, against innocent West Papuans in Kiwirok. These grave allegations, detailed in Frontier War, include testimonies from West Papuans describing fatalities consistent with…
The Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025 contestants have shared their views about some of the pressing issues that are currently facing the Pacific. They highlighted these issues during a press conference held on Sunday afternoon. Miss Samoa, Litara Ieremia-Allan mentioned gender based violence and youth Unemployment. “I’m not sure about other Pacific Islands but…
THE Honiara City Council (HCC) has announced a mass eradication of dogs, targeting particularly stray and unlicensed dogs in the city. The operation commenced as of February 1, Saturday. In a statement issued last week, HCC emphasised that the operation will target stray dogs and those found without proper tags to indicate they are licensed.…
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) is aware of a fake social media page falsely claiming to represent the ministry. This page has been spreading misleading information, including allegations of leaked exam papers and inappropriate content. The individual behind this fake page appears to be attempting to discredit the ministry’s work both…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP extended a warm welcome to the contestants of the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) during a courtesy visit at his office this (Monday) morning. Prime Minister Manele expressed the country’s pride in hosting the prestigious pageant and extended a heartfelt welcome to the contestants. He emphasized that the pageant…
SOLTUNA Limited on Friday concluded its five-month-long promotional campaign with the announcement of the three lucky winners who walked away with the Mega Prize giveaway worth $100,000. The grand prize draw, held in front of the ITA Head Office in Point Cruz, attracted a good crowd, who were all hopeful of winning one of the…
The Solomon Islands Council of Trade Unions (SICTU) has praised the Government for the recently announced 3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) approved by Cabinet last week. This decision demonstrates recognition of the economic pressures faced by workers and their families, and SICTU welcome this step toward alleviating their burdens. However, SICTU wishes to highlight…
The election petition case against Member of Parliament (MP) for Northwest Guadalcanal Francis Sade is set to commence on February 17. Prior to the trial, the matter will return to court on February 12 for preliminary hearings to determine the admissibility of the evidence, pursuant to section 111 (1) (b) of the Electoral Act 2018.…
THE trial of the election petition case against Baegu/Asifola MP Tagini Makario will begin on Wednesday. At the two-day trial, MP Makario will call three witnesses, while petitioner Celsus Talifilu will call seven witnesses. However, before the trial commences, the parties will argue other preliminary issues before the trial starts. The issues pertain to MP…
THE trial of five men accused of destroying properties and stealing in Jejevo Village, Isabel Province in 2021 has moved to the defence case. Jimmy Taea, Godwin Hamilton Puza, Joseph Sago and Steward Gift are facing one count of Going Arm in Public, 13 counts of Willful and Unlawful Damage and three counts of Simple…