BY JENNIFER KUSAPA The Magistrates court has issued a strong statement against marijuana and its link to mental illness in young people. Deputy Chief Magistrate Ricky Iomea in sentencing a man to prison over possession of the illegal substance, said…
BY ALFRED PAGEPITU Choiseul province government is wary of the high risk of covid-19 entering the country via the western border. Ward 12 MPA, Nerio Ulemiki voiced concern on how traditional border crossers from Western region and Bougainville could potentially…
By EDDIE OSIFELO GOVERNOR General Sir David Vunagi has encouraged and reminded ministers of the Crown to discharge their constitutional mandate with integrity and statesmanship. Delivering his Speech from the Throne in Parliament yesterday, Sir David said “the future of…
By EDDIE OSIFELO MALAITA Provincial Secretary Fredrick Fa’abasua is challenging his suspension. The province said Fa’asubua will initiate legal proceeding unless the Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Public Service, Nego Sisiolo “withdraws the unlawful suspension on him”. Premier Daniel Suidani…
Correctional Service Solomon Islands (CSSI) mounted a parade farewell for 17 retirees and their family members on March 12, 2021 at CSSI Headquarter Rove, in Honiara. According to the CSSI Act section 12(2) (f) the Minister may make regulations in…
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO WORK on Mamara Tasivarongo project awaits materials which are still delayed at Noro Port in a vessel that is waiting clearance before it can come over to the project site. Premier for Guadalcanal Provincial Assembly Francis…
BY ALFRED PAGEPITU The Solomon Islands government has not done much for disabled people even though they are equal partners in development. This was revealed by a number of persons living with special need in an inclusive three-day workshop which ended on…
By EDDIE OSIFELO FORMER Special Secretary to Prime Minister (SSPM), Andrew Muaki has questioned the integrity of some political appointees in the Office of Prime Minister and Cabinet (PMO) after they defended Chief of Staff Robson Djokovic. This is after…
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO THE country currently has 27 persons in quarantine. This figure is however set to increase as the country expects a repatriation flight tomorrow, and two other incoming flights in the coming month. This was confirmed by…
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO THE rollout of covid-19 vaccination is set to begin next week. AstraZeneca is the vaccine the country has received, and will be using in its first vaccination rollout. AstaZeneca is one of the World Health Organisation…
