MEMBER of Parliament (MP) for East Malaita and Deputy Prime Minister, Manasseh Maelanga says Malaita Independence is not his agenda but he is supporting the state government. He was speaking in Parliament during the Sine die motion, Wednesday. “Independence for Malaita is not on my agenda and it is not in the agenda of East…
Dear Editor – The month, before MACFest, I visited the Art Gallery to see local art work and I must say, exhibits included impressive carvings, jewellery, and some paintings. Also, I witnessed, the work of an American artist, who was on an art demonstration tour arranged by the American Embassy in Papua New Guinea; her…
Dear Editor – As I have read the article on the above subject I have learn the words to discipline church followers is (Ex-communicate) as such they will not be taking part in any formal programs of the church. The defaulting members are said to be largely from south sea Evangelical church (SSEC) as well…
Youngster wins TSL Player of the season award CENTRAL Coast Football Club (FC) elastic forward, William Komasi has snatched the Telekom S-League (TSL) Player of the Season Award. Young Komasi received his award during the prize presentation ceremony of the TSL 2021-2022 Season at the Lawson Tama Stadium, Thursday. Komasi won the top award after…
PEOPLE with special needs are calling on any transport owner to assist them in their planned supplies delivery. President of the People with special need, Casper Joseph Fa’asala said while the Parliament is busy debating the Protest, Riot and Lootings, the office of People with Disabilities is also worrying about the effects of these events…
PROVINCIAL medical services in the Solomon Islands will receive a much needed boost to their technology services, thanks to a donation of A/V equipment by the Pacific Community (SPC), including tablets, laptops, multimedia projectors, cameras, video conferencing material, and smart monitors. The Solomon’s Permanent Secretary for Health, Pauline McNeil, acknowledged the long history of partnership between…
WEST Fataleka Tribal Leaders have called for development, not divisive politics, saying the focus should be on development cooperation, inclusiveness and respectful dialogue. The call was made at the “West Fataleka tribal land and resource owners’ summit” held at Rufoki Village on Friday 19th November. The focus should be on development cooperation, inclusiveness and respectful…
MINISTER of Finance and Treasury, Harry Kuma, corrected the misguided statement made by the Leader of the Independent Group, John Dean Kuku, on the Customs and Excise Validation (Amendment) Bill 2021, when contributing on the Motion of Sine Die. The Minister confirmed that as part of Government’s reforms, Customs and Excise Validation (Amendment) Bill 2021…
THE High Court has ruled that the Member of Parliament (MP) for Northwest Guadalcanal Bodo Dettke is not entitled to compensation sought after he was acquitted of his traffic case in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court. Justice Maelyn Bird, also found that the complaint regarding the traffic offence was also not frivolous and vexatious as claimed…
THE High Court and Court of Appeal will be going on its 2021 Christmas vacation starting next week. A circular memorandum from the High Court registrar has been sent via email to all legal practitioners plus notices of the court vacation was pinned at the High Court entrances. According to the circular the Christmas vacation…