LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has expressed disappointment with the Prime Minister’s stand on the West Papua issue labelling it as ‘hypocritical’. Hon Wale said the current Prime Minister used to be a strong supporter and advocator for West Papua in the past but he has taken a 180-degree on the issue. “I am…
HIGH PROFILE Appointed Councilor of the Honiara City Council and businessman, John Szetu, was arrested on Thursday night, allegedly for obstruction of justice, police have confirmed. But the case got an interesting twist shortly after Appointed Cr Szetu was taken into custody at the Honiara Central Police station. An equally high-profile police officer at commissioner…
UP to the time ARK PEACE – China’s largest Navy Hospital Ship – arrived in Honiara at the weekend, few people realize China possesses advanced medical know-how to deal with any and all emergencies. The medical team onboard ARK PEACE has changed all that. Since its arrival, hundreds were bused in from the Solomon Ports…
A total of 158 newly registered nurses have successfully completed the Nurses Supervised Practice Programme (SPP) and been awarded a full registration certificate on Wednesday, August 23, at the Holy Cross Cathedral. Speaking during the ceremony, Hon. Dr. Culwick Togamana, Minister for the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), alluded to the ceremony as…
TWO police officers on trial for allegedly assaulting a 17-year-old boy at the Watchhouse at the Central Police Station in Honiara in 2020 will return to the Honiara Magistrate Court today. This is for the continuation of their trial before Principal Magistrate, Fatima Taeburi. Lawrence Moli and John Tatal are on trial for one count…
THE Solomon Power Iumi Plei U14 Championship has reached the final stage of competition following yesterday’s semi final matches. Honiara U14 girls will take on the Guadalcanal Hornets U14 girls for the U14 girls’ grand final match. Honiara edged defending girls’ champions Makira Ulawa 1-0 and Guadalcanal beat Malaita U14 girls 2-0 in the semi…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has outlined weaknesses in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Act. Speaking in Parliament recently, Hon Wale said firstly there is a lack of a specified timeframe for the implementation of the TRC recommendations. Hon Wale said this has led to a delay of over a decade, an indication…
A Constitutional Amendment bill to commence the scrutinization of the draft federal constitution is anticipated to go before parliament in the current sitting of Parliament. Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, MP, made the announcement during his Address at the 39th Guadalcanal Province Second Appointed Day Celebration at Mamara, Northwest Guadalcanal. PM Sogavare said the bill…
AS part of the Children’s Sabbath programme organised by the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church last weekend, Adventurers in Gizo, Western Province, have walked through the town to share God’s word and love to other kids during a walk through the town on the Sabbath. The event was organised as part of the church’s yearly…
This week, the Games Organizing Committee (GOC) successfully launch the ticketing and sponsorship program for the upcoming Pacific Games. The launch serves as a testament to the GOC’s meticulous preparations for this year’s biggest sporting event. During the ceremony, the main ticketing sponsor, Ricoh Solomon Islands Limited, was officially introduced as the SOl2023 Games’ ticketing…