CDF joint funding unmasked – figures revealed By Alfred Sasako IF you think the controversial Constituency Development Fund (CDF) is the only funding constituencies received over the years, think again. Since 2012, all 50 constituencies had been allocated additional…
By Alfred Sasako PROPOSED legislations on traditional governance and customary land reforms are expected to take centre stage at a major Land Summit being held in Auki later this month. A team consisting of some of the nation’s top lawyers…
By Ezekiel Talatau SOLOMON Power’s Pt Cruz Power House yesterday survived a fire scare when one of its pipes which contained diesel caught fire. It is said that quick thinking by workers saved the day for everyone. Reports reaching Island…
PRIME Minister Rick Houenipwela has joined world leaders in paying tribute to former Secretary General of the United Nations the Late Koffi Annan. Speaking at the 73rd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York recently, Prime Minister Houenipwela said…
AN Australian Gold explorer, METMINCO Limited says it will acquire majority stake in nickel and bauxite projects in Solomon Islands. METMINCO Ltd has told London-based Alliance News that it is intending to buy the entire share capital of Sunshine Minerals,…
SOLOMON Islands is committed to the principles of good governance and transparency. Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela highlighted this when addressing the 73rd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York recently. The Prime Minister told leaders at the UN Assembly…
PRIME Minister Rick Houenipwela has commended the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in what was described as the biggest drug bust in history. This followed the discovery of the millions of dollars’ worth of cocaine in a foreign vessel…
By Alfred Sasako A clinic on the border of East Kwaio and East Kwara’ae on Malaita has closed its doors, denying some 2,000-plus people access to medical care. Sources told Island Sun on Monday the order to close down the…
By Gary Hatigeva THE Bills and Legislation Committee (BLC) is set to begin its inquiry into the government’s proposed payment system bill today, with hopes to receive a good turnout from those involved in its compilation. On Monday, the Committee…
BY SAMIE WAIKORI AUKI PROVINCIAL Secretary of Malaita province has announced that road rehabilitation in the province is still continuing. Mr Jackson Gege made the statement in response to growing complaints by road users in the province over the deteriorated…
