By Mike Puia NEWLY installed paramount chief of Maringe District in Isabel province, Mr Clement Rojumana, says his province is in full support of the proposed federal system of government. Rojumana said they believe the federal system is the solution…
BY BARNABAS MANEBONA MEMBER of Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Varisi Lavata Ward 12 at Northwest Choiseul is calling on all women of Solomon Islands to report perpetrators to relevant authorities. Hon Nerio Ulemiki said this is in order to stop…
By Gary Hatigeva AFTER speaking out on their position not to support the Constitution (Amendment) (Electoral Reform) Bill 2018, the Opposition and Independent groups have given the government options to either, withdraw the Bill or have the seating adjourned to…
THE Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is continuing the search for a boat with nine passengers on board which has gone missing since leaving the Russell Islands in the Central province bound for Honiara last Thursday, August 2, 2018.…
By Alfred Sasako VOTER registration initially set for August 20 has been changed, the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission announced in a text message sent to tens of thousands of mobile phone users yesterday. September 3 is now the new date,…
BY LORETTA BRIGIDIA MANELE THE national budget for all provinces this year stands at $10 million, according to finance minister The national government has been very supportive of the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) for many years and will continue…
OFFICERS of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) arrested and charged five people during a zero tolerance operation (ops) conducted from August 4-5, 2018 in Honiara. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Honiara City Chief Superintendent Alfred Uiga says, “The operation…
TWO adults, 31 and 36 years old, have been sentenced by the Honiara Magistrates Court for the offence of consuming liquor in a public place contrary to Section 65 of the Liquor Act on Monday this week. “On Saturday August…
BY GEORGE MANFORD AUKI THE poor conditions in Malaita’s roads has spilled over to another problem – road blocks by landowners and demanding passing vehicles for money. Island Sun has received reports that villagers along a road in west Kwara’ae…
Opposition says bill is premature, Independent thinks bill needs amendments, both declare to vote against it By Gary Hatigeva MEMBERS of the Official Opposition and Independent groups have slammed proposals within the Constitutional (Amendment) (Electoral Reform) Bill 2018 and have…
