New group formed to help police curb ‘rising’ anti-social problems in Auki BY SAMIE WAIKORI Auki AUKI township has a pacification force called the Malaita Peacekeeping Force, which is reportedly close to implementing its plans to tackle anti-social behaviour…
CONSTITUENTS of the Gizo/Kolombangara constituency are reminded to ensure they participate in the democratic process of electing their new Member of Parliament in the upcoming by-election. The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) in a press statement said May 23 (Wednesday…
BY SAMIE WAIKORI Auki A Memorandum of Agreement is in the pipeline for landowners of Star Harbour and tourism investors in Australia towards the integration of a resort in Nafinua Island. This is welcomed news for tourism in Makira-Ulawa province…
BY BARNABAS MANEBONA ROYAL Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has rebuffed allegations that Police Commissioner Mathew Varley is ‘not happy’ with his Executive. This response follows media queries over allegations sourced from insiders, who say that Commissioner Varley is ‘not…
Travellers to pay for Solomon Islands’ newest state-owned enterprise By Alfred Sasako INTERNATIONAL and domestic travellers alike have been slugged a hefty Airport Tax in an attempt to assist the Government set up the nation’s newest State-Owned Enterprise (SOE),…
Under-16 boys may train in Japan ahead of Qualifiers BY ROMULUS HUTA PLANS are underway at the moment to get the national under-16 men’s soccer team fully prepared and in shape ahead of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Under-16 Championship this year. The biennial Oceania Under-16 Championship will be…
BY LYNTON AARON FILIA HONIARA City Council has labelled car washing businesses in Honiara as illegal, due to ‘running without licence’. Concerns had been raised earlier by retail businesses and car-wash businesses who question why they are paying licence…
Renbel MP Agikimua accused of lying about his stand over mining on Rennell BY BARNABAS MANEBONA MEMBER of parliament for Rennell and Bellona is accused of being ‘two-faced’ over the issue of mining in Rennell. Concerned constituents of Renbel alleged…
SINU vice chancellor hits back at allegations of rights abuse BY LYNTON AARON FILIA SINU’S Acting Vice Chancellor Professor Basil Marasinghe has spoken out against condemnation that the institution is suppressing students from exercising their rights. This matter stems from…
Real Kakamora bags second futsal win By Taromane Martin KOOLINE futsal team has returned to the top of the 2018 Solomon Islands Port’s Authority (SIPA) national futsal league on Thursday. The Coleman Makau-captained side defeated the Futsal Solympics 5-3 in…
