POLICE in Central province have arrested a 22-year-old man who is now facing three counts of intimidation contrary to section 231 of the Penal code. It is alleged that the male person on three separate occasions from August 14 to…
POLICE officers in Honiara City have arrested a 28-year-old man in relation to a robbery incident that occurred at Ranadi in East Honiara on Friday, September 7, 2018. Provincial Police Commander Honiara City, Chief Superintendent Alfred Uiga says, “It is…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE trial into the case against men alleged of counts of intimidation and false pretence is continuing at the Honiara Magistrate Court. Yesterday the police officer who was the victim of intimidation was scrutinised by the lawyers…
By Mike Puia JAPAN has indicated its eagerness to recruit more locals to work in Japan. In a press conference yesterday, Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela said he had a meeting with Japan’s parliamentary vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Iwao…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE case against the former Member of Parliament for Central Makira Constituency Hypolite Taremae will be heard again today at the Honiara Magistrate Court. This is the case against the former MP who has pleaded not guilty…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE man alleged of killing another man on June 17 is still without a lawyer. Public Prosecution told court that investigations are completed and disclosures are being prepared to be served to the defence. The case then…
PRIME Minister Rick Houenipwela has welcomed Republic of China (ROC) Taiwan’s reassurance and strong commitment to support Solomon Islands for the 2023 Pacific Games. Taiwan’s deputy Foreign Minister Szu-Chien Hsu reassured Prime Minister Houenipwela of the Taiwanese Government’s support when…
BY GEORGE MANFORD AUKI IN response to the need for new approaches to address social issues, more than 200 young people from across Malaita province were in Auki to attend the Youth Peace building Innovation Forum last week. As Solomon…
Mothers and children suffer heat, lack of water & sanitation facilities at registration centre BY GEORGINA KEKEA THE lack of sanitation facilities have been raised by those frequenting the registration booths in Town Ground. While the registration process is being…
BY ELLISON VAHI AS a way forward to get jobs is to be able to read, write and use digital technologies. “By addressing these issues now and learning throughout life, we will have a stronger SI for us, our children…
