The Japanese government and Solomon Islands government today officially opened the new Mataniko bridge and marked the successful completion of the Kukum Highway upgrade project.
Concerns have surfaced over what was believed to be oil patches being discharged at sea near the Lungga River mouth in East Honiara. Passengers returning from Auki onboard MV Fair Glory over the weekend said they havd spotted what appeared to be thick black oil patches floating near the river…
Investigations are continuing into the ten highly ranked public officials who are under police radar for corruption allegations. Acting Police Commissioner Juanita Matanga said the investigations may take time as they depend on the information and evidence provided before making any arrests.
The availability of drugs and medical supplies at the National Referral Hospital has improved significantly. Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Health and Medical Services Dr Tenneth Dalipanda has said.
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has flagged the augment of counterfeit bank notes closer to the festive season. CBSI’s Currency and Banking Operations Department warned, fake bank notes were usually circulated around Christmas season when business is at its peak.
All members of the current Parliament will receive 400- Thousand dollars each in terminal grant when the 10th Parliament dies its natural death next month. A total of 20- million will be paid out to all MPs.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development Steven Maesiola has reminded the travelling public of Honiara to think ‘safety first’ when using the new Kukum Highway road. PS Maesiola made this call as the new Mataniko Bridge opened today.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance and Treasury-Hon Manasseh Sogavare has presented the government’s budget of 3.926 Billion dollars for 2019. Mr Sogavare announced yesterday while presenting the ‘2019 Appropriation Bill 2018’ in Parliament.
Police have arrested and charged 19 people for having high alcohol presence in their blood. Police confirmed the 19 people were apprehended during a recent operation conducted by the Traffic department early this month.
Former Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services Edmund Sikua has been found guilty of 3 out of the 7 official corruption counts against him. The Central Magistrate’s court handed down the judgement yesterday afternoon.
All public buses and taxis resumed normal transportation services this evening. The decision came after the Inland Revenue Division succumb to the Honiara Public Transport Association’s demand to reduce taxes to be imposed on buses and taxis in a meeting this afternoon.
All public buses and taxis in Honiara will cease service as of tomorrow morning. This was the outcome of the Honiara Public Transport Association’s meeting today, following the recent drastic hike in taxes for public transports imposed by the Ministry of Finance’s Revenue Division.
The 60 plus Bangladesh nationals in the country came under Work Permit and Investment Visa. The Minister of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration William Marau told Parliament this morning, this information is extracted by a Ministry investigation. “They came through two avenues.
Solomon Islands has secured funding for phase two of the current Honiara road improvement project. This will ensure road sections from west and east of the new Kukum Highway road are upgraded from next year on.
Parties involved have finally resorted to solving the ownership of the Honiara integrated Primary school (HIPS). A statement from HCC late yesterday afternoon said, this comes after City Mayor Andrew Mua identified that the registration and ownership of the school is not under the Council.
The Honiara City Council is currently working on a site plan to acquire the title for the council’s fifteen story building project. City Mayor Andrew Mua revealed today in an interview, HCC is following through with formalities.
Biosecurity Solomon Islands is introducing two virus to tackle the Coconut Rhinoceros beetle epidemic severely damaging the coconuts around the country.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police is working on a plan to destroy the cocaine seized on a yacht last week in Honiara. Police commissioner Matthew Varley said currently the drugs were being tested by forensics to determine their chemical content and purity.
Police believe there are no local connections to last week’s major drug bust in Honiara. Cooperation between the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force and the Australian Federal Police has resulted in a major cocaine bust last Thursday.
Officers from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have successfully worked with Australian authorities on a joint investigation which has resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine on a yacht in Honiara on Thursday this week.
