Customs officers this week intercepted 60 fake Stihl chainsaws. This is according to the Customs Comptroller Jim Sutton. “We have robust checking mechanisms at our borders. In this instance, Stihl have registered their trademarks in this country to protect their…
People and the natural environment According to Edward Hviding (2005), Nono Land consists of a small subsidiary lagoon on the south eastern-end of New Georgia Island in Marovo Lagoon in the Western Province. Traditionally, Nono Lagoon was communally used by…
-HCC sells Biosecurity incinerator land off to Asian without consulting Ministry THE Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) in the strongest term condemns the action taken by the Honiara City Council (HCC) to sell off its piece of land that…
BY BEN BILUA THE use of plastic bags is expected to be banned soon as government begins tough measures on waste management. Minister of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology Titus Fika made the announcement during the launching of…
THE Leader of Opposition, Matthew Wale condemns the Prime Minister for using his office to seek support for an intending candidate for the upcoming South Choiseul Constituency by-elections, further labelling the action as abuse of official position. A signed letter…
BY BEN BILUA PEOPLE living near Lake Tegano, the biggest freshwater lake in the southern hemisphere, have expressed fear at the recent unexpected deaths of flying foxes in the area. Reports from the island, which hosts the country’s only bauxite…
BY BRIAN LEZUTUNI THE Solomon Islands is yet to have evacuation centres despite the possibility of devastating cyclones hitting the country. And so far, the National Disaster Management Office is using schools as evacuation sites, most of which lack the…
BY BEN BILUA CAPTAIN of a foreign bulk carrier accused of spilling oil into the pristine waters of Graciosa Bay, Temotu Province, more than two weeks ago is facing charges in the High Court. He is being charged under the…
City move into fifth spot BY PETER ZOLEVEKE II REIGNING TSL Champions Solomon Warriors are yet confident for a top spot finish this season after maintaining their second spot in 6-3 win over FC Isabel United yesterday – seven points…
BY PETER ZOLEVEKE II HONIARA City Council (HCC) Sports Department has cleared that the council’s intention was for all sports to similarly use the Lawson Tama stadium. HCC Sports Director Fox Qwaina told SunSPORTS in an interview this week. “It…