DEAR EDITOR, I read with interest the letter to the Editor published in the Sunday edition of your newspaper under the title “Short vs Laore.” I would like, if I may, to add a few comments to the views expressed…
BY MAVIS NISHIMURA PODOKOLO SOLOMON Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) new partner, the Solomon Islands Women in Maritime Association (SIWIMA), will be launched this month in Honiara. This was reported yesterday by SIMSA’s Director Captain Tim Harris. According to Mr…
BY MAVIS NISHIMURA PODOKOLO THE soon to be established organisation, the Solomon Islands Women in Maritime Association (SIWIMA) eyes promoting the involvement of women in the maritime sector by creating a forum to advocate for policies that involve gender equity…
By Gary Hatigeva SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister, Rick Hounipwela has revealed on the floor of Parliament that one of the main highlighted reasons for what was regarded as a cause of sour relation at the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) was…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE Prosecution has closed its case against the former Constituency Development Officer of Gao-Bugotu constituency and his co-accused. The prosecution has called 13 witnesses and thus it is now with the defence to continue with their case…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE case of a man alleged of causing death to another man in 2011 for dangerous driving has adjourned to March 26 for the presiding magistrate to hear the case. Yesterday the case was mentioned before Principal…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE defence lawyer representing Iki Olomea has seek further adjournment on the case to allow him make representation to the prosecution. Daniel Kwalai of the Public Solicitor’s told the court yesterday that he has just been allocated…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA A man alleged of transferring money from his uncle’s bank account to another account will appear again in court on March 19. Yesterday, prosecution withdrew some of the charges against the accused leaving them with 22 to…
BY MAVIS NISHIMURA PODOKOLO THE Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Association (SIMSA) plans to introduce a maritime sexual harassment policy through its constitution. SIMSA’s director Captain Tim Harris said having this policy will make the maritime industry in the country safe…
BY BARNABAS MANEBONA THE population served by Solomon Water in Honiara and surrounding villages is projected to increase to approximately 295,000 people by 2047. Solomon Water currently provides water services to 58,000 people in Honiara and surrounding areas in Guadalcanal…
