2023 LEGAL YEAR OPEN
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE doors of the courts are open as the National Judiciary formally opened the 2023 legal year yesterday. Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer in his speech said this year will not be an easy one but with…
January 2023
AUSTRAC partners with Solomon Islands to fight money laundering and boost regional security
AUSTRAC, Australia’s financial intelligence unit (FIU), has provided Solomon Islands FIU with a new data analytics system that will aid in the detection of money laundering and be used to combat criminal and national security threats. The TAIPAN system will…
Wantok Musik Concert delivers a night of cultural exchange
It was a wonderful celebration of music, art and culture as musicians from Australia and Solomon Islands came together to share their music and their cultures at the Wantok Musik Concert on Saturday 21 January at the Pacific Crown Hotel…
Alleged rapist to get lawyer
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA A 45-year-old man alleged of raping a seven-year-old child in November 2022 will appear again in court on February 1, 2023. This is for him to secure a lawyer to assist him in court with his case…
Suspended officer’s case set for mention
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE case of a police officer alleged of stealing more than $300,000 exhibit money at Rove exhibit facility will be mentioned in court today. This is the case of Makasi Dolaiano was alleged of stealing One Link…
Union waits for member feedback on MP pay rise
By EDDIE OSIFELO Solomon Islands Council of Trade Union (SICTU) is still waiting for feedbacks from their members, before calling another meeting to discuss the pay rise of members of Parliament. This was based on a resolution passed recently by…
MPG implements 13 projects despite PCDF disqualification
BY SAMIE WAIKORI MALAITA provincial government is implementing 13 new PCDF projects despite its disqualification for the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) programme for the financial year 202 Provincial Minister for Finance and Treasury under MPG, Nelson Lenty confirmed this…
Naha multi-million-dollar health project breaks ground
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO The new design of the Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre project worth $150 million aimed at providing high quality birthing and care services for Naha and surrounding communities was launched on January 23rd. Speaking to…
Solomon Water swiftly address brackish water affecting Noro customers
BY NED GAGAHE Solomon Water has swiftly launched an immediate investigation into the cause of current brackish water affecting Noro residents, Western Province. In a statement yesterday, Solomon Water warned customers against using the affected water for drinking, food preparation,…
Malaita provincial govt expects dull audit report for 2022/2023
BY SAMIE WAIKORI MALAITA provincial government is looking forward to a disappointing audit report for 2022/2023 financial year. Provincial Minister for Finance and Treasury, Nelson Lenty confirmed this in his revised budget speech last week. “Sadly for 2022/23 financial year,…