Hearing into Constitution Bill deferred

THE Parliamentary Bills and Legislation Committee (BLC) has postponed the hearing into the Constitution (Amendment) (Electoral Reform) Bill 2018 to further notice. This came after the legal draftsmen of the Prime Minister Office are still to complete the last pages of the Electoral Reform Bill 2018. Appearing before the BLC in Parliament on Wednesday, chief…

Belgian ambassador presents credentials

The new Belgian Ambassador to Solomon Islands Marc Mullie had presented his letter of credential to Governor General His Excellency, Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui early this week. The ceremony took place on Tuesday afternoon at Government House. Speaking during the occasion, the Ambassador said that it is truly a privilege for him to serve Solomon…

RSIPF EOD safely remove 5 bombs

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team has successfully removed Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) from three locations in Honiara and Henderson area yesterday, 21 February 2018. Officer In-Charge (OIC), RSIPF EOD, Inspector Clifford Tunuki says, “My team  has responded to three sightings of UXO, two in Honiara and one in the…

Russians here to lobby, says gov’t

A DELEGATION from Russia that arrived in Honiara late Monday evening and left yesterday was from the Russian Federation “Bid Committee EXPO 2025”. That’s according to a statement the Government issued on Tuesday. Island Sun newspaper reported on its front page, Tuesday,  the visit was organised by a faction within the ruling government with the…

Rekindling love on Valentine’s day

MILLIONS around the world marked Valentine’s Day last Friday, the 16th of February. In Solomon Islands those who took time out to rekindle their love did so with various romantic activities. Such was the case for a lucky couple, who won the grand prize on Paoa FM’s Valentine’s Day competition. Working in collaboration with Ginger…

LAG to deal with MASI issue

THE Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) will refer the issue raised in the Island Sun newspaper on Monday to the MASI Leadership Advisory Group (LAG). Newly elected MASI President Charles Kadamana said this is to allow an independent body of veteran and senior journalists to look into the issues raised in the newspaper article.…

Call to plant more trees

REFORESTATION division within the Auki Forestry Office, Malaita province has encouraged tree farmers in Malaita to plant more trees for future benefits. The encouragement was part of Auki reforestation team preparation for distribution of Mahogany seedlings and planting programs to its associated schools and interested tree out-growers in Malaita province next month.  Auki reforestation senior…