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NDMO SILENCE

Anxiety grows for disaster stricken populace of Sikaiana island, no signs of promised relief ship BY NED GAGAHE It has been more than two months since huge waves washed over Sikaiana island, damaging houses and gardens. Since then, there has…

PARTY ENDORSES TWO

BY INDY MAEALASIA The Solomon Islands United Party in this year’s joint election will be fielding two female candidates for parliamentary seats.  Candidate Cathy Nori will be contesting the Maringe- Kokota constituency seat, Isabel province and Candidate, Everlyn Kahia for…

MPG eyes boosting trade and commerce in Auki

BY SAMIE WAIKORI THE Malaita provincial government is planning a greater commercial centre under its master development plan for Auki. Provincial secretary Eric George said this part of the Malaita provincial government’s effort to encourage trade and investments in Auki…

UP launches campaign trail

BY INDY MAEALASIA THE Solomon Islands United Party (UP) officially launched its campaign yesterday with the introduction and commission of its candidates who would be contesting in the upcoming joint election. The launching took place at the HCC outdoor courts,…

PREMIER TABE OUSTED

Choiseul province leader voted out in motion of no-confidence BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO CHOISEUL province premier Tongoua Tabe has been ousted by way of a motion of no-confidence. The outgoing premier Tabe confirmed last night to this paper that he…

Police remind voters ‘no illegal gathering’

BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has issued a warning to the public, particularly voters, urging them to avoid engaging in illegal gatherings. RSIPF said all registered voters should reject any attempts by candidates or their representatives…

2.8 PICK-UP 2024

Solomon Islands’ slow economic growth to go up this year, says World Bank Report BY NED GAGAHE Solomon Islands is expecting a pick up in its slow economic growth by 2.8 percent, a new report by the World Bank says.…