The petitions will test the efficacy of the new Act. Aside from losing one’s seat, there are serious penalties for major offences such as election bribery and fraudulent voting.
The petitions will test the efficacy of the new Act. Aside from losing one’s seat, there are serious penalties for major offences such as election bribery and fraudulent voting. Source: RNZ Pacific/ Koroi Hawkins

“This is indeed a prestigious honour and I would like to express my extreme gratitude for being given this amazing opportunity,” Mr Tuamoto said. Tourism Solomons CEO Invited to Join PATA Board

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Strong recognition for the Solomon Islands on the international tourism stage and huge kudos for Tourism Solomons with CEO, Josefa ‘Jo’ Tuamoto invited to join the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) executive board.

RSIPF Assistant Commissioner for National Capital and Crime Prevention, Simpson Pogeava. RSIPF Commends Public Behavior During High Court Hearing

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The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) wishes to thank the general public especially in Honiara for their good behavior during its operation for the High Court hearing of the case between Hon. Matthew Wale and Hon. Manasseh Sogavare on Friday.

Solomon Islands National Soccer Team Arrive in Netherlands

The Solomon Islands national soccer team landed in Amsterdam yesterday ahead of their three-week training camp.

RSIPF Supports “Change Mindset” Workshop at Burns Creek

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) fully supports the one-week ‘Change of Mindset’ workshop which has been held at Burns Creek East of Honiara from 13 – 17 May 2019 as part of the National Crime Prevention Strategy.

Opinions

Budget 2019

Budget 2019

By JMT

The budget for 2019 has been passed, well over $3 billion dollars. This is good news for general government...
Economic stability in Asia and the Pacific provides opportunities to make progress on productivity and inclusiveness

Economic stability in Asia and the Pacific provides opportunities to make progress on productivity and inclusiveness

By Shamshad Akhtar, Dr.

Against the backdrop of a sluggish global economy, lacklustre trade growth, and uncertainty in major...
Transforming commitment into action on disaster risk reduction

Transforming commitment into action on disaster risk reduction

By Shamshad Akhtar, Dr.

Nothing erases development gains as suddenly and severely as natural disasters. Earthquakes, floods,...

Letters to the Editor

More jobs for Solomon Island people

By Jamie Nollie Maisa from USP, Laucala campus, Suva, Fiji

Dear Editor, As a Solomon Island citizen and a concern community resident, I urge the Solomon Island...

Comment on Rioters

By Walter Thedimare from From USPSI campus (Honiara)

It is not right for Solomon Islanders to take law into their own hands many people especially young youth...

Rioters target Chinese shops

By Sharon Lui from West Honiara

My heart goes out to the Chinese families whose shops were targeted during yesterdays riots. As a mother...