March 2018

LEAP programme begins in Malaita

BY GEORGE MANFORD AUKI LEADERS education authorities programme (LEAP) under the ministry of education human resources development (MEHRD) is set to kick off in 16 primary schools in Malaita. The programme deals with literacy in certain schools identified. Speaking to…

3 locals lost for 20 days found alive

BY MAVIS NISHIMURA PODOKOLO THREE Solomon Islanders who had been lost at sea for 20 days have been found alive by Vanuatu’s search and rescue region (SRR). Their boat was sighted on February 27. Island Sun understands that they are…

3 men in custody over grievous harm charge

THREE suspects are remanded at the Correctional Services facility in Gizo since February 27, 2018 for alleged grievous harm during an alleged incident at Munda on February 23. The three men will re-appear in the Gizo Magistrates Court after 14…

Police condemns attack on businessman

BY JENNIFER KUSAPA SUPERVISING Police Commissioner Juanita Matanga has condemned the attack made on a prominent businessman on Wednesday morning. Ms Matanga said police are currently investigating the case and already have strong leads in relation to the suspect. She…

Crucial match day

Allen hopes for Marist step up BY ROMULUS HUTA MARIST coach Jerry Allen is hoping that first timers Mathias Iani and Davidson Tome will step up in the absence of Abraham Iniga during their final Group D Oceania Champions League…