Wale questions PM’s statement

OPPOSITION leader Matthew Wale questions the Prime Minister on his pre-departure statement that Solomon Islands will realign its national strategy in line with China’s development assistance.  “Such statements are worrying as it can mean, subjecting matters of strategic importance to our country to China,” Wale said. “Our national strategy means policies and plans that we…

China, SI sign deal under new ties

(Reuters) – Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare met Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing yesterday and signed several agreements in the first official visit since the two countries established diplomatic relations last month.  The new diplomatic relationship is a sign of China’s growing influence in the Pacific and a setback for self-ruled, democratic Taiwan.…

Lunga school unveils new ablution block 

Lunga community high school (CHS) in East Honiara yesterday unveiled its newly completed ablution block. The project commenced last year after the old ablution block was removed. According to the school principal Joy Cornelius, the need to upgrade the facility is due to the increasing enrollment of students at the school. The new block provides…

SINU tourism students clean-up city streets

Students from the Institute of Tourism and Hospitality (ITH) at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) staged a clean-up exercise yesterday through the streets of Honiara. They students walked the streets of Honiara collecting plastics, bottles and other garbage as part of their community service.  The students were divided into 3 groups; one started from…

More Japanese volunteers to arrive 

FOUR Japanese volunteers under the Japanese International Corporation Agency (JICA) program are expected to arrive in the country in December to replace some of the outgoing volunteers. JICA Program Officer James Niaseka said following the return of the 8 volunteers early this month, plans are in place to replace some of them by December. “The names…

In Court with Assumpta Buchanan

Father accused of raping daughters to face High Court Ngedea out on bail Sentencing for man who steals Father accused of raping daughters to face High Court A MAN accused of raping his teenage daughters over a period of two years since 2017 has been committed to stand trial in the High Court. This was after…

Central Kwara’ae development committee formed

  CENTRAL Kwara’ae Ward 2 developments committee has been form to implement the ward development ideas. Assembly Member for ward 2 Benjamin Baetalua acknowledged the appointment of his Ward Development Committee (WDC) for voluntarily taking up the task.   He explained the ward development committee will be responsible for the implementation of the development program in…