October 8, 2021

No permit to escort Suidani: Mangau

BY JENNIFER KUSAPA POLICE Commissioner Mostyn Mangau has clarified that any escort or gathering must go through the right process. Responding to questions asked in regards to speculations that Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani will be escorted from Quarantine to the…

Wale calls for sharing of resources

By EDDIE OSIFELO OPPOSITION Leader Matthew Wale wants to see decentralisation of resources to the provinces and not Honiara only. Speaking on the special adjournment motion in Parliament on Wednesday, Wale said decentralised government – Honiara cannot continue to control…

Father and sons arrested for assault

BY JENNIFER KUSAPA A 50-year-old man and his two sons were arrested and charged with assault in Big Ngella, Central province, on Sept 26 this year. Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau speaking at his weekly media conference yesterday said police in…

Bomb removed from residence

The police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team removed a US 650lb bomb under a residence at Titinge village in West Honiara on October 6, 2021. Officer in-charge of the EOD team, Inspector Clifford Tunuki says, “The EOD team have conducted…

Dealing with child abuse

By EDDIE OSIFELO FOUR stakeholders have highlighted their different roles in dealing with child and children in the country. Empower Pacific, Family Support Centre, Seif Ples, Plan International and Honiara City Council Youth Division explained their work during the “Building…