DEAR EDITOR, according to late evening news bulletin from Radio New Zealand (RNZI) tonight, 20 September 2017, Fiji has been lauded for taking on COP23 presidency. Quoting RNZI the bulletin said: “A German government official, Jochen Flasbarth, says Fiji’s decision…
THE Prime Minister Acting, Hon Manasseh Maelanga received a courtesy call from the Managing Director, Michael Pollok of RICOH New Zealand Limited, accompanied by CEO of RICOH South Pacific, Shiv Narayan on Wednesday this week at the Office of the…
A combined team of police officers from White River and Honiara Central Police stations on Wednesday confiscated marijuana and the illegal local brew, kwaso at Karaina roadside and Savo heights, at White River in West Honiara. The raid was in…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA POLICE in Makira have arrested a 27-year-old man from Rea in the Weathercoast of Makira on September 17. Provincial Police Commander Peter Sitai told this paper that the suspect was arrested, charged and released on a $500-principal…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA POLICE say that investigation into the death incident at West Honiara this week is still continuing. Responding to questions asked during a media conference, Supervising Police Commissioner Juanita Matanga said that police investigations are ongoing, and they…
BY GEORGE MANFORD AUKI CROCODILES are reportedly increasing in numbers at Gwaunaruu, Malaita province, with sightings recounted on a daily basis. It is believed the reptiles are roaming because their lairs have been destroyed by some people. People of the…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA CAUSE of death against the Indonesian man employed by the Bintan Mining Company (BMC), reported to have died on September 18 at Rennell Island, Renbel Province, is unknown. Supervising Police Commissioner Juanita Matanga revealed during a press…
BY BEN BILUA TWO coconut specialists are currently in the country to help develop and assist the coconut sector in its economic development aspirations. Mr Lasantha Wickramasekara, who is an activated carbon specialist, and Dr Priyantha Wijewardane, a leading scientist…
Croatian Ambassador discusses ties with PM Acting, tourism stands to benefit THE Prime Minister Acting Hon Manasseh Maelanga, MP, has expressed interest for a Croatian Ambassador to Solomon Islands and stated the desire to enhance bilateral cooperation between Solomon…
