Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017
Ambassador of the Czech Republic presents credentials
THE new Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Solomon Islands has presented his credentials to the Governor General yesterday at the Governor General’s Office. In his speech, Governor General Sir Frank Kabui welcomed the new Ambassador as a non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary with full powers to represent the Czech Republic in Solomon Islands. He said Solomon Islands had decided to create new diplomatic relations with other countries in Europe, besides the United Kingdom. Sir Frank said Solomon Islands has already established diplomatic relations with a number of European countries. “I doRead More
Gizo crime rate is stable
CRIME rate in Gizo Town is stable. According to Gizo Acting Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Vincent Eria, this is because of the good active work carried out by the town police and support given by communities to assist them. He said yesterday that there are continuous normal petty crimes such as disorderly from drunk related issues but because citizens of Gizo Town being very cooperative is what contributes to the stability of crime rate there. “One small mistake from someone the public do not know and they report them straightRead More
Ship washed ashore threatens marine lives
A vessel washed ashore by heavy winds and huge waves during the recent bad weather is threatening the marine lives in the area on which it sits. The Koryou Maru, a general cargo boat servicing the country which was used to be a longline vessel, was grounded along the shoreline near the Patrol boat’s port, a small bay leading up to Ports Authority. Salvaging the ship is considered dangerous at this point because it sits in an awkward position and has a loose footing, which can result in it rollingRead More
Czech ambassador keen to broaden ties with SI
THE new Czech Republic’s non-resident Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Martin Pohl says he is keen to broaden ties with Solomon Islands when he met Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare yesterday. At a brief courtesy meeting with the Prime Minister, Ambassador Pohl said he is prepared to explore areas that the two countries can cooperate on to enhance the deepen the existing relations. Ambassador Pohl singled out cooperation in education and health as immediate priority areas that the two Governments’ can further explore in the current relations. “My government isRead More
Call to assists Gizo Bio-security to destroy giant snail
GIZO Bio-security Division of the Western Province are inviting public to assist in eradicating the giant African snail at the Gizo Mobil area. This is a serious pest and an invasive species that could adversely affect agriculture, natural ecosystem, human health or commerce. Narety Bulehite of Gizo Bio-security Division told Island Sun Gizo yesterday the snail eats rotting vegetation and animal wastes and a wide range of vegetables, ornamentals and tree crops. She explained the Giant African Snail attacks more than 500 types of plants, but it prefers breadfruit, cassava,Read More
DCCG pursues quality agriculture activities
THE DCC Government is committed to address issues such as poverty, hunger and quality health when looking at agriculture-related issues in the country. This is according to the government policies on National Development Strategy and other policy documents they are working towards. PS of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Mr Jimi Saelea recently made the statement during the inception workshop to launch the FAO-funded TCP Project. The project was on strengthening the capacity of farmers and food venders to supply safe nutritious food in Guadalcanal, Malaita and Temotu provincesRead More
Adoption amendment Bill passed
THE Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016 was passed in Parliament yesterday. The Act seeks to amend the Adoption Act 2004 (the principal Act) in relation to inter-country adoption. Amendments of the Bill include deleting each reference to ‘infant’ and substituting it with the term ‘child’ instead and ‘infants’ to the term ‘children’. Other amendments include section 2 of the principal Act, by inserting in alphabetical order the definitions of ‘interim order’ and ‘social welfare officer’. The amendments also seek to amend section 3 of the principal Act by deleting ‘section 12’Read More
Rugby 7’s set for this Saturday
A Rugby seven’s tournament will kick off on Saturday organized by the Honiara Rugby Union Association (HRUA) at the Town Ground Stadium. HRUA confirmed to Sun Sport, that they will be hosting a rugby-sevens tournament starting at 9am purposely for clubs, and is open to any interest clubs in Honiara. The competition will be sponsored by the Coral Sea Resort and Casino under the leadership of its General Manager Mr Harry Steward. The President of HRUA, Mr Carlwyn Tengemoana said the tournament is a hugely anticipated event and will beRead More
Court goes tough on domestic violence penalty
DEPUTY Chief Magistrate Sheppard Lapo has reiterated in court yesterday that anyone committing a domestic criminal violence offence will receive an immediate custodial sentence. Magistrate Lapo made the statement when handing down his sentence on a man charged with two counts of common assaults. The man Stephen Anuka was guilty for assaulting two female victims in relation to incidents which occurred on January 14 and May 12 of last year. The prosecution said the accused had a defacto relationship with the two victims when the incidents happened. Magistrate Lapo inRead More
Fisheries in East Malaita to be revived
EAST Malaita region will soon revive the fisheries industry at Adakoa for the whole of eastern region of Malaita. The provincial ward member for 16 in east Malaita Hon Finley Fiumae reveals this to Island Sun Auki in an interview. He said since its establishment in the late 90s and towards early 2000 the fishery station at Adakoa really helped the fishing industry in that region. “Currently the generator at the station is still working on well but only the gases for the two (2) brains used to frozen theRead More