2023

Japan and SI on blue economy 

BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO Solomon Islands and Japan, through the Solomon Islands National University (SINU), are looking at further developing their fisheries cooperation. This is according the SINU office. A statement from SINU says Japan and Solomon Islands have established…

UNIONS TO MEET ON MPs PAY RISE

By EDDIE OSIFELO MEMBERS of the Solomon Islands Council of Trade Union (SICTU) will meet tomorrow, to discuss the proposed 10 percent salary increase for MPs this year. A SICTU executive Tony Kagovai confirmed the meeting following the proposal by…

Calls for security for Central, Kukum markets

BY NED GAGAHE Honiara City Council (HCC) has called on interested firms that they are currently accepting applications from security firms to provide 24 hours security service to its Central and Kukum Market. City Clerk Justus Denni confirmed this to…

HCC GETS TOUGH

Unauthorised contract awarding will be stopped, says city clerk BY NED GAGAHE HONIARA City Clerk Justus Denni says effective as of January 4, 2023 Honiara City Council (HCC) is taking a tough stance on procurement and awarding of contracts for…

WPG under tight schedule

BY BEN BILUA WESTERN Provincial Assembly and Administration are working around the clock to ‘stabilise’ the province’s yearly requirements. In an interview with Island Sun, Speaker of Western Province Ramrakha Talasasa said his office is trying its best to achieve…

Warning as Copen drug increases in potency

BY IRWIN ANGIKI Copen drug is evolving and becoming more potent, a Borderline resident warns. Kwaso, the illegal home-made liquor, is reportedly the latest ingredient in the production of Copen. This poses greater risks for Copen users and their communities.…

NEW YEAR PRESENT?

PM to get extra $30k in PEC new proposal By EDDIE OSIFELO PRIME MINISTER Manasseh Sogavare is awarded an extra $30,000 or 10 percent, on top of his annual salary, in the Parliamentary Entitlements Commission (PEC) proposal for 2023. This…

Why COVID was costly

By EDDIE OSIFELO GOVERNOR General Sir David Vunagi believes the impact of COVID19, was exacerbated by the country’s lack of proper management, for its natural resources. Sir Vunagi stressed this when he delivered his New Year’s speech to the nation…