SOLOMON ISLANDS estimated 20, 000 public servants will finally get their three per cent cost of living adjustment [COLA] this week. But many, especially those at the lower end of the pay scale say the raise will leave them worse off. “This COLA thing only raises the daily burden on our struggle to survive. COLA…
THE fate of a young man accused of committing an indecent act on a 15 year-old girl in West Honiara last year will be known in court on May 27. The defendant, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the alleged victim, faces one count of Indecent Act without Consent. His matter was…
STANDING firm as a pillar, China was the first country to decisively counter the United States’ unilateral tariff impositions, and eventually compelled the Donald Trump administration to adjust its tariff policies, Deputy Director of Asian Affairs in China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Liiang Jianjun articulated. Liiang was speaking at press briefing for both local and…
CHINA attaches great importance to its diplomatic relations as it deems it crucial for the building of a community for a shared future for mankind, and also for its own development, prosperity and national security. This was highlighted by the Director General of the Department of Asian Affairs in China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Liiang…
Chargé d’Affaires of the United States (U.S.) Embassy in Honiara William Furnish paid a visit to Auki, Malaita early this week. The visit was conducted on Monday May 19 and Tuesday 20 May allowing him to meet with friends and partners. Not only that but to make new connections in Malaita. During his trip, Chargé…
Eighteen officers from the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) have successfully completed a Knowing Your Public Service (KYPS) and Code of Conduct training and are now eligible for formal confirmation of their positions. Officers based at the Honiara Headquarters and from the Provincial Fisheries Offices underwent the weeklong workshop, which concluded on Friday.…
Customary landowners from the Kakau and Lakuili Tribes in the Variana and Hoilava areas of Lambi, West Guadalcanal, have issued a firm public appeal to the Director of Mines, the Mines and Minerals Board, and the Minister for Mines this week. They are urging them for immediate action to exclude their customary land blocks from…
IT IS said that when you point a finger at someone, four are pointing back at you. This aptly describes what is happening at the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, which last week announced a commission of inquiry into alleged non-payment of some 33 shipments of bauxite from West Rennell. Hardly the perspiration…
Prosecution will be conducting further investigations into an arson case to determine whether the accused, David Tepala, 35, is responsible for the fire or if it was an electrical fault.. Tepala, who has denied the allegation, faces one count of Arson. The matter is currently in the pre-trial conference stage. In court yesterday, Public Prosecutor…
A FAMILY of Sinali Village in East Fataleka, Malaita Province was left homeless after their home was torched down in a retaliation attack linked to allegations of sorcery. The arson incident occurred last week on Wednesday resulting in two semi-permanent structures being burnt down. Reports said, a dwelling house and kitchen were deliberately set on…