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DPP in awkward position over Mua case

Director of Public Prosecution Ronald Bei Talasasa says, the absence of Albert Wong, a key witness to the former Member of Parliament for Savo Russell, Dickson Mua’s case has placed his office in an awkward position to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.

13 Mar 2019

Government
Mua’s trial adjourned, key witness sick
A key witness in the prosecution case against the former MP for Savo/Russell Dickson Mua was absent, forcing the Court to adjourn to Wednesday. Albert Wong is the Managing Director of Oceanic Marine Equipment PTY Limited, supplier of the boats and engines Mr Mua distributed to his constituents.
28 Jan 2019
Central Islands Province
Govt progresses RIPEL revitalization strategy
The government strategy to revitalize RIPEL operations has now expanded into a cross sectoral approach to create investment opportunities in the Russell Islands.
8 Oct 2018
Central Islands Province
Five people missing at sea near Russell Islands.
Search continues today for a missing boat at Russell Islands with five people on board. Police Commissioner Mathew Varley told local Journalists, an incident report was received on Wednesday and Police conducted a search straightaway.
1 Jun 2018
Bio-Security
Coconut rhinoceros beetle threatens Russell Islands plantation
The largest coconut plantation in Solomon Islands and the southern hemisphere is becoming more vulnerable to the coconut rhinoceros beetle. Stakeholders of Russell Islands Plantation Estate Limited in Central Province are concerned that the plantation could be affected by the invasive pest, which…
7 Mar 2018
Bio-Security
Biosecurity teams mobilise against coconut rhinoceros beetle
The biosecurity department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock is sending teams to several islands to confirm and contain the spread of the coconut rhinoceros beetle.
7 Dec 2017
Solomon Islands
Savo Island should be Solomons’ tourism hub: elder
Savo Island in the Central Province should be development to take the lead as the country’s tourism hub, a elder from the island says. Walter Ben Turasi spoke to SIBC following articles about Savo’s tourism potential published in the print media last week. Supporting the comments, Mr.
16 Oct 2017
Central Islands Province
Abandoned ship sparks oil spill fears in Russell Islands
Communities in Yandina township in the Russell Islands are concerned about the risk of a fuel spill from an abandoned ship berthed at the main Yandina wharf.
11 Oct 2017
Maritime
Search continues for missing Asian
Investigations into the case of a missing crew member of the tug boat which sunk off Bungana islands in Central Province last Thursday are ongoing. Seven crew members were on board the tug boat when it sank. Six swum to safety on Bungana island while one, an Asian crew member, is still missing.
1 Aug 2017
Malaita Province
Malaita favourites, but could Central cause an upset?
Malaita Eagles will go head to head-to-head with first time finalists Central Shields in Saturday’s Solomon Cup final, with fans expecting a dazzling game of football.
14 Jul 2017
People
The Solomons’ Russell Islands – in pictures
SIBC toured the beautiful Russell Islands recently. The area, in the Central Province, has 100 islands with a vast array of cultures and languages – as well as beautiful landscape. Check out part one of SIBC’s photo gallery.
6 Jul 2017
Central Islands Province
Sea level rises swallow up land in Russell Islands
It is an issue many Solomon Islanders ignore. But just a 90-minute boat ride from the capital, climate change is destroying land and the livelihoods of many islanders. Sea level rises have become a major concern for Russell Islanders, with huge chunks of coastline in the area now washed away.
22 Jun 2017
People
The disappearing megapode birds of Savo Island
For chief Edwyn Kuki, it is simple. As a boy growing up in Panueli Village, on the northern side of Savo Island in the Solomon Islands’ Central Province, megapode birds were everywhere. These days, they’re not.
4 Apr 2017
People
SIBC’s trip to Savo Island, part two
SIBC toured the beautiful Savo Island last month. Here is part 2 of the photo essay of our trip.
3 Apr 2017
People
Eating cassava and megapode egg cooked in a volcano: this is Savo Island
For Frederic Ninizepo and the 4000 people of Savo, it is a constant threat. And though it has not erupted since 1854, having a still-active volcano on the island means it is something they have to think about. In fact, there is an evacuation plan in place in case it erupts. But it also brings other
29 Mar 2017
Church
BISHOP CARDONE VISITED LOUNA
The Arch Bishop of the Catholic Church in Solomon Islands, Bishop Christopher Cardone has completed his tour of the Louna Catholic communities in Russell Islands over the weekend. Being the first of his tour to Louna, thousands have turned up to attend his sermon yesterday.
16 Jan 2017
Church
ARCH BISHOP CARDONE VISITED RUSSELL ISLANDS
Roman Catholic Arch Bishop Christopher Cardone has set foot on Russell Islands, Central Islands Province as part of his inaugural visit to Catholic communities on the islands. Bishop Cardone was welcomed by Louna Catholic community yesterday ahead of his three days visit.
14 Jan 2017
Church
ARCH BISHOP CHRISTOPHER CARDONE TOURS YANDINA
People of Russell Islands are busy preparing for the visit of the Roman Catholic Arch Bishop Christopher Cardone. SIBC’s Russell Islands stringer Tome Kiki reports. “Preparations for the visiting Arch Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church of Solomon Islands to Russell Islands is progressing well.
9 Jan 2017
Solomon Islands
WEEK-LONG SPORTS AT LAVUKAL, CIP
A week long sports tournament will kick off next week in the Lavukal ward of Central Islands province. Tome Kiki reports, the tournament venue will be the Fly Harbour Community High school.
7 Jan 2017
Communities
CRIME-FREE FESTIVE SEASON FOR RUSSELLS
People of Russell Island in Central Province have described the recent festive celebration as the “best.” They had a crime-free celebration integrated into various activities.
5 Jan 2017