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
Tax reform, positive ecosystem both important to growth: Wale
By EDDIE OSIFELO OPPOSITION Leader, Matthew Wale says tax reform and a positive ecosystem are important to create growth in…
Wale wants public consultation on parliament life extension
By EDDIE OSIFELO OPPOSITION Leader, Matthew Wale is urging government to consult with the people first before extending the life…
Fundraising for legal fee for suspended Malaita PS
BY SAMIE WAIKORI AUKI A fundraising drive to raise funds for the legal fee of the suspended Provincial Secretary of…
Court imposes $500 fine on man convicted of making homebrew
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA PRINCIPAL Magistrate Felix Hollison has imposed a fine of $500 on a man who plead guilty of…
Charges amended for domestic violence case
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA A domestic violence and sexual offence case has had charges against the accused amended. Public Prosecution filed…
Covid-19 vaccination rolls out in Western Province
BY BEN BILUA Gizo WESTERN Province yesterday launched the much-awaited Covid-19 Vaccination Programme, attracting a good number of front-liners, provincial…