By MIKEMACHRIS BENTLEY TAXI fleets serving Honiara have set up a committee to negotiate with authorities on the possibility of increasing taxi fares. This after the continuous hike in fuel prices over the last few months, which has forced taxi…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA Three Chinese men alleged to have assaulted a person at the LCSM business area on 18 April 2022 have pleaded not guilty. They are facing the charge of common assault. The three accused are from Guandong province…
Miner ceased operation on Rennell By EDDIE OSIFELO THE Mines and Mineral Board has cancelled the mining licence of Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID) Limited. This was after APID’s mining contractor, Bintan Mining SI Limited failed to carry out bauxite…
BY BEN BILUAGizo LANDOWNERS of Vella La Vella, Western Province have shown their willingness and commitment to a proposed Oil Palm project. Government Officials led by Members of Parliament for Southeast Vella Constituency, Fredrick Kologeto and Member of Parliament for…
Stakeholders participated in a one-and-a-half-day workshop aimed at validating the national Gender Equality and Women’s Development and Ending Violence Against Women and Girls policies reflecting gender equality priorities in the Solomon Islands. The event was hosted by the Ministry of…
More than twenty mothers and girls from Ward five of West Makira have gained knowledge in soil improvement to sustain their families’ food security in efforts to withstand the effects of climate change. Organized by an all women led NGO…
By EDDIE OSIFELO THE details to delay the 11th Parliament to 2024 or permanently extend it for five years will be seen on the Bill when it is tabled in Parliament. Special Secretary to Prime Minister, Albert Kabui confirmed this…
By EDDIE OSIFELO THE police cooperation between Solomon Islands and Peoples Republic of China (PRC) is open, transparent and friendly on the basis of equality and respect. PRC Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Li Ming explained this during the joint demonstration…
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO NATIONAL Referral Hospital (NRH) has set in place short- and long-term measures to address the floor-bed problem that has been an ongoing sight at the hospital. This was confirmed by the Chief Executive Officer of the…
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO THE Covid-19 situation in Solomon Islands has improved with declining cases recorded so far according to the Ministry of Health and Medical Service. According to the latest health advisory admissions at health facilities around the country…
