November 2018

Solomon Islands in Everest

BY GEORGINA KEKEA TWENTY-TWO year-old Talita Mazini Henderson is said to be the first Solomon Islander to fly the country’s flag high at the Mount Everest Base Camp. A British citizen, and a Solomon Islander by blood, Talita’s mother comes…

Dirty games at the 11th hour

Constituency Development Fund and Shipping grant and buying votes   IT is on the lips of many, the social media and media, the questioning of why there is now a flurry of activities by some members of Parliament purchasing Ships,…

Grievous harm in logging camp investigated

POLICE at Kirakira in the Makira Ulawa province are investigating a grievous harm incident involving a Malaysian national working at the Earthmovers logging camp at Marou Bay in West Makira on October 27, 2018. The Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Makira…

Public urged to watch out for ship

BY BARNABAS MANEBONA NGELLA Constituency’s famous purchased vessel known as the ‘Vaka Motor’ is under marine monitor to not operate. Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) has been waiting for the ‘Vaka Motor’ shipowners to approach them for ship registration…