One-link update
CBSI maintains that the scheme is unlicensed, risky and has no funds in the bank BY ALFRED PAGEPITU THE Central Bank of the Solomon Islands is sticking to its verdict that One Link Pacifica is an unlicensed investment scheme. The…
March 2020
Heavy machinery a threat to Ranadi coastline
BY ALFRED PAGEPITU THE remains of heavy machines dumped close to the Earth Movers workshop is posing a threat on the environment at the Ranadi industrial area. Ranadi is regarded as the country’s industrial site where remains of heavy machines,…
Customised mystery
Government ‘owed millions’ in uncollected non-resident withholding tax By Alfred Sasako WHILE the Government is trying to make ends meet, it is being revealed that it is ‘owed millions’ in uncollected non-resident withholding tax, sources familiar with the matter told…
Market getting overcrowded for women
BY ALFRED PAGEPITU CENTRAL Market is not a new place for market goers to do their shopping for fresh local foods, vegetables, fish, fruits and many more. Almost every day its is the busiest place for people to visit. Some…
No specific medicine to prevent COVID-19
BY MAVIS NISHIMURA PODOKOLO THERE has been no specific medicine to prevent or treat the new Coronavirus (COVID-19). This was highlighted during the recent joint Media Conference held in Honiara. “To date, there is no specific medicine to prevent or…
Seven petition cases pending
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA CHIEF Justice Sir Albert Palmer says seven petition cases are still pending hearing. Sir Albert speaking at the opening of the High Court room two on Thursday said the courts lack of rooms for hearing of cases…
Financial support check
Indonesia to deliver Stadium by 2021 By Taromane Martin MONEY from the Indonesian government to build the multipurpose hall to host futsal competitions during the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara is already guaranteed. In fact, Indonesia has already given the…
Out for revenge
Warriors meets Magenta By Taromane Martin SOLOMON Warriors FC will look and hope to avenge last year’s defeat to Super Ligue side AS Magenta when the two sides meet for the Group C top of the table clash . The…
6 Solomon Islands citizens stranded in Hong Kong
By EDDIE OSIFELO SIX Solomon Islands citizens are stranding in Hong Kong after their holiday was cut short by the Coronavirus. According to Chris Briggs they; including his friend, her sister, husband and three children went to China early in…
COVID-19 entry will have social, economic and health impacts in SI
BY MAVIS NISHIMURA PODOKOLO CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) entry will have social, economic and health impacts in the country, says the World Health Organisation (WHO). Dr Sevil Huseynova, WHO representative in Solomon Islands, says the current coronavirus threat is not just a…