Chief Ronnie Rehoka from Waisisi in West Are Are has called on the government to recognize the role of chief in the villages. He made call when he attend the Community Governance and Grievance Management workshop held at Kiu village…
Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has expressed concerns over move taken by the government to take down a sign board belonging to the former Taiwanese Technical Mission at the King George Farm, an act he described to be ill…
National U-17 player, Raphael Le’ai is currently in hot scoring form for Henderson Eels FC, as he closes the gap on the golden boot race leaders. Currently on a break from the ISPS Honda Premiership in New Zealand with Wellington…
Under 16 female lawn tennis player Ms Prudence Bird, has maintained her winning form at the 2019 Vanuatu Junior Regional Championship in Port Villa. Ranked third in the U-16 girl’s category Ms Bird, who is currently undertaking a tennis scholarship…
THE Government is expecting to debate either to impose tax exemption on low income earners or leave the tax threshold as it is. The Income Tax Amendment Bill 2019 which was put to Second Reading on Wednesday will be a…
A local who claimed to be working as agent for a plastic buyer has insisted that they will buy plastic after they completed weighing and data recording of plastic bottles brought to them. Joseph Douglas said currently they are taking…
The government has been urged to start planning and working on re-settlement programs in preparation for the threats climate change will brings. A concern man, George Kosui, send a message to Island Sun to personally express his concern over the…
THE reduction in logging activities will put pressure on the government’s ability to earn sufficient foreign exchange to pay for the current levels of imports. This requires the government to focus on developing and strengthening alternative export sectors. The fall…
VOTING for the Bougainville Referendum outside Bougainville went smoothly in Honiara, the official says. “Hundred and fifty plus turned up for the first polling day in Honiara at the PNG High Commission in Solomon Islands yesterday. “Unfortunately we had to…
THE release of China’s funding contribution to the politicians-controlled Rural Constituency Development Fund (RCDF) grants this year has hit a snag, insiders have revealed. China reportedly refused to sign off on the joint escrow account at the Bank South Pacific…
