New Zealand supports Solomon Islands’ elections High Commissioner Jonathan Schwass says New Zealand is pleased to be able to meet the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission’s (SIEC) request for assistance to help deliver this year’s general, provincial and city council elections. “New Zealand…
By EDDIE OSIFELO Ministers of the Democratic Coalition for Government Advancement (DCGA) currently carrying out their duties in caretaker mode are not explicitly defined by the laws of this country. This situation arose following the dissolution of the 11th Parliament…
National Disaster Management Office awaits reports on Ontong Java food shortage By EDDIE OSIFELO The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) in Honiara is yet to receive any reports from Malaita Province concerning the food shortage crisis in Ontong Java, Malaita…
BY ROMINAH FAKA The case of defendant Samson Damisulia who was charged with one count of armed robbery comes back to court today for the defendant to take his plea. In the previous hearing the matter was called before Principal…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE commencement of the 2024 academic year at Kalenga Community High School in Isabel Province is expected to be delayed due to necessary renovations required for the dormitories and some staff houses. A concerned parent informed the…
BY ROMINAH FAKA The case of two men accused of using fake hundred-dollar notes has been moved for Friday, January 19 for judgement. Yesterday the matter was listed for judgment at Honiara Magistrate Court before Deputy Chief Magistrate Ricky Iomea…
JENNIFER KUSAPA CONCERNS have been raised over the increase in dog attacks in Western province. Some of these attacks have resulted in deaths, while many have led to victims being left in critical conditions. Over the weekend one of the…
BY ROMINAH FAKA The case involving four former health workers accused of false pretence has adjourned for January 18 for pre-trial conference. Defendants Stephen Dalipanda Kido, Robert Manu, Dalcy Maena and Randy Hatigeva are charged each with two counts of…
“Food shortage crisis in Lord Howe: Islanders brave rough seas to alleviate hunger” Lawrence Makili, Chairman of the Lord Howe community in Honiara, points the finger at the Electoral Commission for the ongoing food shortage affecting Ontong Java, known as…
