BY JENNIFER KUSAPA Two men have denied before the court setting fire to the Prime minister’s residence. PM Manasseh Sogavare’s mansion at Lungga was torched during the November riots. Moses Tome and Wilson Poelo are charged with one count each…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE court has granted bail to one of the instigators of the recent rioting and looting in Honiara. Simon Mannie was arrested and charged by police with one count of unauthorized public assembly and public procession contrary…
Solomon Islands is set to celebrate its National Day today December 21 in style at the World Expo 2020 in Dubai with an expected 30 million viewers on Arabian TV Channels and thousands more at the Expo village. A statement…
BY BEN BILUAGizo PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has called on landowning groups not to scare off investors but work with them to establish developments. He said investors invest in the country, however the lack of land available continues to stop…
JAMES BATLEY* One of the noticeable features of Australia’s response to the Solomon Islands government’s request for security assistance on 25 November was Scott Morrison’s instinctive desire to broaden the response to a regional level. Solomon Islands Prime Minister Sogavare reached out…
BY IRWIN ANGIKI The people of Takwa village, North Malaita, celebrated the dedication of their newly completed church over the weekend. The three-day programme kicked off on Friday and culminated in a finale on Sunday, marked with much feasting and…
Relationship stronger than ever after riot and looting BY CHARLES KADAMANA CHINA-Solomon Islands bilateral relations is stronger than ever before after being tested with the recent riot and looting. This was reiterated by State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi…
By EDDIE OSIFELO MINISTRY of Education and Human Resources is under pressure to find a solution to the issues facing youths in the country following the last month’s riot and looting in Honiara. This came after 33 juveniles of the…
BY EDDIE OSIFELO THE NATIONAL Referral Hospital in Honiara has recognised its staff in the 33 plus departments for their efforts, dedication and commitment this year at the Pacific Casino last Friday. These included the high performers or best achievers…
The Solomon Islands delegation to the Dubai 2020 World Expo led by the Minister of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration Hon Frederick Kologeto arrived in Dubai on Sunday 19 December ahead of the Solomon Islands National Day on December 21.…
