By EDDIE OSIFELO In an unexpected turn of events, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare of the Solomon Islands was unable to honour an appointment with two visiting Republican Senators from the United States, Deal Dunn and Amata Radewagen, along with their…
BY NED GAGAHE Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has set its eyes on establishing its Malaita Campus at Fote, West Kwara’e, at the former National Agriculture Training Institute (NATI). In a statement yesterday SINU Vice Chancellor Professor Transform Aqorau issued…
BY NED GAGAHE THE current Premier of Guadalcanal Francis Sade has shown great eagerness and commitment to fast-track the provincial Headquarter (HQ) project at Mamara, Northwest Guadalcanal materializes soon. His current led government has proven it by committing a huge…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA A 21-year-old man, has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for his involvement in obstructing police officers while executing their duties during a riot on November 24, 2021. This is the case of Ruebenson Kedi, who…
BY NED GAGAHE The country’s National Provident Fund (NPF) main office experienced total power black-out the whole day yesterday. Reports reaching Island Sun said NPF’s standby generator experienced problems due to Solomon Power’s ongoing load-shedding exercise. As a result, repair…
Police shed light on rising suicide cases among young people, appeal for community & family help BY JENNIFER KUSAPA The rate of suicide among young people is increasing across the country. And, police are calling on communities and families to…
Isabel province clinics the latest to voice frustrations over ongoing problem Drug shortage is taking a toll on health and medical services in the rural communities of the country. This problem is experienced across the country, starting with the national…
THE Parliament’s Committee of the Whole House considered the shorter version of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) report, titled ‘Rising from the Ashes’ on Thursday, August 10, 2023. This is paving the way for the government to act on…
A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for the murder of his wife. Raphael Sare, from Onemae Zone, Fiu village, Central Kwaraae, Malaita Province, will become eligible for parole after 15 years. Sare was charged and convicted…
-Opposition calls for re-draft to Honiara City Bill after all stakeholders say they were not consulted Opposition is calling out the government over a Bill which appears to be rushed and not properly and completely drafted. Leader of Opposition Matthew…
