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Concerns GPPOL plains roads deteriorating

BY BARNABAS MANEBONA ROADS along north Guadalcanal plains are said to be deteriorating badly, forcing Guadalcanal Plains Palm Oil Limited (GPPOL) landowners to call on to the responsible authority for maintenance. GPPOL landowners speaking to Island Sun express having the…

Romanian Ambassador presents credentials

ROMANIA’S Ambassador to Solomon Islands Her Excellency Nineta Barbulescu presented her credentials to Governor General His Excellency Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui, on Thursday last week at the Government House. In her opening remarks, she briefly highlighted Romania’s geo-political timeline and…

World Bank approves the renewable energy project in SI

By Ezekiel Talatau THE World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $19.95 million project for the electricity access and renewable energy expansion for Solomon Islands. More than 9,300 Solomon Islanders will benefit from new or improved electricity services, including…

Sikua’s trial continues today

BY JENNIFER KUSAPA TRIAL into the case against the former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Service Edmond Sikua is currently ongoing in the Honiara Magistrate Court. Prosecution is still calling their witnesses for the…

Alleged human trafficker to appear in court

BY JENNIFER KUSAPA A 55-year-old male from Malaysia alleged of human trafficking will have his case mentioned in court today. The accused, Thien Seng Wong, was an employee of a Malaysian logging giant Earthmovers and is facing count of human…

New water fee

BY ALFRED SASAKO THOUSANDS of customers of Solomon Islands Water Authority (SIWA) trading as Solomon Water have been dealt a double whammy – an extra bill to pay in the event their accounts are disconnected and forefeiture of their initial…