Gov’t eyes better tax system
The Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) says it is fully committed to deliver a fair, simple and broad- based…
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
Noro port to increase production
BY SAMIE WAIKORI PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare said the tripartite MoU signed between SIPA, Tri-Marine and Maersk for the redevelopment…
PM lauds plan to redevelop Noro Port
BY SAMIE WAIKORI PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has applauded the MOU signed between SIPA, Tri-Marine and Maersk on a multi-million…
SI hits $57.5m trade surplus for March
SOLOMON Islands national statistics office (SINSO) yesterday announced a $57.5million surplus in trades recorded for March this year. This figure…
Second chance education for drop-outs in the pipeline
BY LYNTON AARON FILIA SOLOMON Islands National University (SINU) will roll out its ‘second chance’ education programme through its…
National lab reveals huge challenges
BY SAMIE WAIKORI THE national public health laboratory’s (NPHL) pursuit to attain the world-recognised ISO 17025 accreditation is being hampered…
Isabel nickel project hits brick wall
BY BEN BILUA PREMIER of Isabel province has called on the government to reconsider its hasty plans with the Isabel…
