BY ROMINAH FAKA CLOSING sentencing submission in the case of man accused of malicious damage of CRV Vehicle is scheduled to be heard at the Central Magistrate Court today. Thomas Nhapps charged for one count of malicious damage of CRV…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE recently launched 2019 census data reveals a noteworthy trend in life expectancy, with females showing more favourable statistics than males. 2019 Census figures indicate that females, on average, enjoyed a life expectancy approximately four years longer…
BY ROMINAH FAKA Defendant Trevor Molea appeared in court before Principal Magistrate Elma Veenah Rizzu Hilly for his Pre Trial-Conference. Defendant was charged with one count of common assault contrary to section 244 of the Penal Code. On the previous…
By EDDIE OSIFELO Chief John Marawa of Sulukokolo land in South Malaita has urged the Minister of Forestry and Research to cancel the felling license of Southern Enterprises Sawmilling. This request comes in the wake of allegations that the company,…
BY EDDIE OSIFELO On the anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Solomon Islands and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on September 21, 2019, the Embassy of the PRC in Honiara marked the occasion by officially opening…
Honiara’s unemployment rate at 13.5% signals urgent economic challenges BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE 2019 Census analysis report, Honiara, the capital city of the Solomon Islands, finds itself grappling with the unfortunate distinction of having the highest unemployment rate in the…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA The concerning erosion of coastlines in Isabel’s villages and islands, attributed to the rising sea levels, has become a pressing issue. During a recent visit to Isabel, it was evident that coastal erosion is an ongoing problem,…
By EDDIE OSIFELO Elijah Owa Hirumae, one of the owners of Southern Enterprises Sawmilling, has issued a strong response to Councillor Reginald Ngati’s recent call for action against logging companies that allegedly violate Solomon Islands’ laws. This public dispute centers…
BY SAMIE WAIKORI SUPERVISING PPC Malaita, Lesley Kili appeals to intending candidates and current MPs to cautious on safety of people when transporting them to the province for the current voter’s registration. The call was made following experience that public…
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO THE Royal Solomon Island Police is confident to deal with any emerging threat prior to and during the upcoming Pacific Games in November 2023 that will be hosted in Honiara, Solomon Islands. That is according to…
