Blue problem
Central Islands province caught up in Vietnamese blue boat dilemma BY BARNABAS MANEBONA TWO weeks overdue to the day, the Vietnamese blue boats which had been paid $400,000 by government to be destroyed in four weeks are still anchored…
Central Islands province caught up in Vietnamese blue boat dilemma BY BARNABAS MANEBONA TWO weeks overdue to the day, the Vietnamese blue boats which had been paid $400,000 by government to be destroyed in four weeks are still anchored…
BY LYNTON AARON FILIA In Taiwan SOLOMON Islanders in Taiwan took part in the 2017 Asia-Pacific Cultural Day held at the Taipei Main Station, raising the country’s profile through showcasing on the Asia-Pacific level. Local students of SI, staff…
More than half Beche-de-mer applicants only after money, Ministry not interested BY JARED KOLI MORE than half of applicants for Beche-de-mer export licence are ‘purely after the chance to draw income’, it is revealed. As the assessment committee screens…
BY BARNABAS MANEBONA PARASI airfield at Small Malaita being closed for the past seven years is now set to re-open. In a ceremony yesterday at the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, representatives of the three disputing parties of Parasi airfield land…
BY BARNABAS MANEBONA GUADALCANAL’S Education Authority (GPEA) stands their ground on the deployment of teachers from Manddela School because of continuous non-cooperation with its owner. This is according to the Chief Education Officer (CEO) for GPGEA Mr Maesac Suia in…
Eels move up in third By Taromane Martin SOLOMON Warriors FC maintained their position on top of the 2017 Telekom Soccer League as round one of the competition nears the end. Warriors extended their lead on the table to 15…
THE Prime Minister has used his speech at the UN last week to condemn North Korea for the recent ballistic missiles test over the Pacific. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare attended the United General Assembly last week said the region is…
Croatian Ambassador discusses ties with PM Acting, tourism stands to benefit THE Prime Minister Acting Hon Manasseh Maelanga, MP, has expressed interest for a Croatian Ambassador to Solomon Islands and stated the desire to enhance bilateral cooperation between Solomon…
By GEORGE MANFORD Auki WITH the national fisheries ministry yet to issue out export permits, drama is already brewing in Auki over the lucrative Beche-de-mer trade. A Chinese businessman known as Mr Sing, who made headlines previously for illegally buying…
THE United Nations Peace Building Support Office is currently working with the Solomon Islands Government towards eligibility to the UN sponsored Peace Building Fund. This was highlighted by the Assistant Secretary-General for the UN Peace Building Support Office, Mr Oscar…