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US VOWS CLIMATE CHANGE SUPPORT

US government committed to share Solomon Islands’ climate change burden BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO  The United States government says it is fully committed to support Solomon Islands in sharing the unequal burden of climate change. Non-Resident Ambassador to Solomon Islands…

Former POB officer to take plea next week

BY ROMINAH FAKA The case against a former Pan Oceanic Bank (POB) employee has adjourned for today. This is to allow her time to prepare for her plea to the amended charge filed by prosecution along with the sentencing and…

Firearm case adjourns

BY ROMINAH FAKA The case against a man accused of being in possession of a firearm without licence has been adjourned for April 10. Iro Kwaita is facing one count of possession of firearm without licence. The matter was adjourned…

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…