MP Vokia and wife Ethel and co-accused election conspiracy case dismissed by High Court due to contradictory testimonies THE Member of Parliament (MP) for North East Guadalcanal, Jamie Vokia, his wife Ethel and three others who were tried on the charges of conspiracy to defeat justice and interfere with a witness in relation to the…
THE lawyer for the Member of Parliament (MP) for Baegu-Asifola Tagini Makario has filed an application to strike out the petition filed against the parliamentarian. The hearing of the application to strike out the petition has been listed for September 16 at 1.30pm. High Court judge Howard Lawry set the date for the hearing when…
THE Opposition Leader Mathew Cooper Wale has highlighted that the high cost of living in the country is a serious issue affecting people and it warrants the national government to re-strategize its fiscal policy to address. He was contributing to the debate on the 2024 Supplementary Appropriation Bill in Parliament on Wednesday. He said most…
THE construction of a new cruise jetty worth $300, 000 at the Western Provincial Capital of Gizo, is well underway, marking a significant step in enhancing the region’s tourism infrastructure. The project, which was announced in late June, is currently in its first phase and is expected to be completed by December. The project gained…
PRIME Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele was told that Solomon Islands needs to tap more opportunities in Canada to expand its scope of engagement with Canada. This was expressed by Solomon Islands Honorary Consul-General in Canada, Ashwant Dwivedi during a courtesy call on PM Manele when he paid a three-day visit to Solomon Islands. Mr Dwivedi,…
A MARKET vendor has voiced her appreciation to the Honiara City Council (HCC) and the donors who contributed toward the establishment of new market facility in White River in West Honiara. The new market infrastructure, not only enhances the local economy, but also bolsters the livelihood of residents reliant on the market for their purchase…
GUADALCANAL Provincial Health Authorities are being urged to provide an explanation as to the closure of the Tamboko Clinic in North West Guadalcanal so that it can reopen. It was reported that the clinic is not operating according to its normal service schedule for a month now, causing frustration to patients and the communities it…
POLITICAL Parties are key stakeholders in elections and the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) values the significant role they play, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Jasper Highwood Anisi stated. CEO Anisi was speaking at a one-day Political Parties’ Lessons Learned Workshop held at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara on Tuesday. The workshop brought together leaders…
A maritime labor mobility and shipping registry national roadmap was officially launched in Honiara on Wednesday to maximize labor mobility opportunities for Solomon Islanders in the area of international shipping and fishing industries. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele officially launched the roadmap. The roadmap will guide Solomon Islands Government (SIG) to maximize labor mobility opportunities in…
THE Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) is inviting proposals from Solomon Islands for its Infrastructure for Resilient Island States (IRIS) program. The deadline for submissions is 31 August 2024. Proposals for the local project funding can range from USD $150,000 to $500,000, while the set amount for proposals for the regional project funding is…