Politics

UP launches campaign trail

BY INDY MAEALASIA THE Solomon Islands United Party (UP) officially launched its campaign yesterday with the introduction and commission of its candidates who would be contesting in the upcoming joint election. The launching took place at the HCC outdoor courts,…

PREMIER TABE OUSTED

Choiseul province leader voted out in motion of no-confidence BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO CHOISEUL province premier Tongoua Tabe has been ousted by way of a motion of no-confidence. The outgoing premier Tabe confirmed last night to this paper that he…

Wale calls on Minister Avui to resign

LEADER of Opposition Matthew Wale has called on the Minister of Lands & Housing, Ishmael Avui to issue a public apology and resign from his portfolio. Failing which, Wale said the Prime Minister should immediately remove Minister Avui from Cabinet.…

NINE MORE

Tighter grip in Sino-SI relations as more MOU are signed. PM Sogavare gives break-down BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO Solomon Islands has signed nine more agreements with China during prime minister Sogavare’s second trip to China last week. PM Manasseh Sogavare…