By EDDIE OSIFELO ABOUT five independent candidates have submitted their nomination papers to contest the West Kwara’ae by election in Malaita Province on May 24, 2023. This came after Governor General Sir David Vunagi appointed the date of election on…
BY BEN BILUA PROVINCIAL Leaders who attended the recent Premiers Workshop at Gizo have acknowledged the Premier and people of Western Province for their hospitality. Speaking on behalf of the leaders, Premier of Guadalcanal, Francis Sade said the week-long meeting…
By EDDIE OSIFELO THE Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) is increasing its manpower and to expand office spaces to deliver the synchronised elections on April 17, 2024. The synchronised elections will see SIEC holding elections for all provinces except Western…
Electoral commission considers the 18th birthday before election By EDDIE OSIFELO THE Electoral Commission is looking at registering 17-year-olds in the coming registration update from July 17 – August 26 this year. This is provided for under the Electoral Act…
BY ELTON LONARATHA JNR The National Hosting Authority in collaboration with Honiara City Council and the Government will be enforcing heavy penalties commencing next month in support the Safe and Green games cleanup campaign to keep Honiara clean for the…
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO EIGHTY seven percent of rural schools in Solomon Islands have limited access to drinking water services. Country Manager for World Vision Solomon Islands Jimmy Nadapdapa revealed at the launch of the Upscaling WASH programs in Schools…
Resolutions reached by premiers on the federal system in Gizo presented to Government BY BEN BILUA A Communique signed by premiers during the recent Premiers workshop in Gizo is heading to the Prime Minister’s Office and then to the cabinet…
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO The noni industry is back on its feet following the crippling impacts of the covid-19 pandemic. Solomon Noni Corporation (SNC) is breaking through the European market. It is exporting one container of noni juice puree to…
BY NED GAGAHE Point Cruz Yacht Club (PCYC) has kicked off its annual Easter fishing competition with exciting prizes up for grabs. The competition is an annual tradition organised by PCYC to celebrate Easter and Christmas festivities held twice in…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA Defendant David Tingi will have his case set for trial from April 24 – 28 before High Court judge Justice Ronald Bei Talasasa. Justice Talasasa said the trial is fixed for April 24 and will not be…
