Politics
VOTE EARLY
Solomon Islands Electoral Commission urges early voting for smooth election day BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO THE Solomon Islands Electoral…
We are ready: SIEC
BY MORRIS NAFU The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) says it is ready for the rollout of the 2024 national…
Can CDF truly improve rural people’s lives?
The struggle to meet the demands of their voters but at the same time trigger ‘development’ is an ongoing issue…
‘We do not feel the impact’ despite billions of dollars in rural development funds
As Solomon Islanders go to the polls next month to elect our 12th national parliament since Independence, it is disheartening,…
Sports
SI Netball Coach lauds Team’s performance
BY INDY MAEALASIA SOLOMON Islands Netball’s Coach is confident that her team has greatly improved despite suffering a heavy loss…
Solomon Islands Men’s Rugby 7s Team Ends Pacific Games Journey in Quarterfinals
By EDDIE OSIFELO The journey of Solomon Islands’ men’s rugby 7s team at the XVII Pacific Games came to a…
We lost our game, but still proud of our team efforts: Masaea
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA DESPITE the loss in in their final game against Tonga, Alex Masaea, a thirty-year-old player representing the…
ANOTHER PROBLEM
Security firms urges GOC to release upfront payment for mobilisation BY NED GAGAHE Several security firms contracted to provide their…
Letters
Violence as a Human Rights abuse
DEAR EDITOR, A worrying number of women in the Solomon Islands experience domestic violence. Statistics have shown almost 64% of…
Violation of Human Rights
Dear Editor, As a concerned citizen of this country, I strongly urge our government to recognize the rights of persons…
Chinese companies and domestic politics
AN OBSERVER THE row between the national government and the Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) has degenerated to a level that…
VIEWPOINT- Virivolomo and his misconstrued facts
CELSUS TALIFILU Brisbane AVIATION Permanent Secretary Moses Virivolomo’s attempt to denounce what was said about his conduct in Auki…
Local News
Lack of national identity system a huge challenge in developing SIM registration law: Ziru
BY NED GAGAHE Telecommunication Commission Solomon Islands (TCSI) Commissioner Calvin Ziru says the country’s lack of ‘a national identity system’…
Integrity of election process protected: SIEC
BY INDY MAEALASIA The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has reassured public and candidates that significant cautionary measures are in…
Police in Western province ready to be deployed ahead of polling day
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA WESTERN Province Police geared up for deployment across nine constituencies ahead of polling day. Provincial Police Commander…
SIEC warns against misinformation on social media
BY INDY MAEALASIA THE Solomon Islands Electoral Commission has issued a reminder to public, emphasising the importance of verifying information…
Governor Forau hails IFC, WBG and donor partners
BY NED GAGAHE Governor of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) Dr Luke Forau has commended the International Finance…
Women urge leaders to tackle Gizo’s water crisis
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA Several mothers in Gizo, Western Province, are urging their leaders to address the water issue in Gizo,…