Mob fear grips Honiara
By Netani Rika A MOB is moving along the main highway into the Solomon Islands capital this hour. There are reports from Burns Creek of attempts to burn Prime Minister Manasseh Sogovare’s home. The mob
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Police fire tear gas to disperse mobs
By Netani Rika in Honiara POLICE have brought angry mobs under control using tear gas in Solomon Islands’ capital, Honiara. Tear gas was fired into a mob of youths at the Fijian Quarter as they tried to cross
Police contains Angry Mob
STONE throwing police have held back an angry mob on the outskirts of China Town in Honiara. The youths crossed a bridge from the Fijian Quarter but were held back by police and hired security guards. Mobs forned
Police in Honiara on high alert
RIOT police have been deployed in the Solomon Islands capital after tensions escalated following the election of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogovare. A truck of armed riot police was deployed to Point Cruz at 1pm. The unit
It’s Sogavare
MANASSEH Sogovare has been elected Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands this hour. Sogovare- who lost the confidence of parliament last year – accepted his election on nationsl television. He will be sworn in by
Solomon prepares for PM election
Honiara SECURITY has been tightened in Honiara as tSolomon Islands prepares to select a prime minister. Riot police equipped with batons and shields are on stand by and a helicopter patrols the sky above Parliament
Stricken boat aims for land
By Samisoni Pareti Authorities are confident the stricken inter-island ferry the Liahona 2 with 121 passengers and 10 crew in Fiji’s southern waters will be able to reach land safely this evening. A statement issued
Drama at sea in Fiji
By Samisoni Pareti Dramatic footage is out on social media in Fiji today over a stricken inter-island ferry that lost its front ramp in rough waters south of the capital, Suva. The roll-on, roll-off ferry called the
An Open Letter to Crown Prince Haakon Magnus of Norway
Your Royal Highness Haakon Magnus, Crown Prince of Norway. Ni Sa Bula Vinaka Saka and humble greetings of welcome to our home of Fiji. No doubt you will be enjoying the flavour of our island home and the
An Open Letter to Crown Prince Haakon Magnus of Norway
Your Royal Highness Haakon Magnus, Crown Prince of Norway. Ni Sa Bula Vinaka Saka and humble greetings of welcome to our home of Fiji. No doubt you will be enjoying the flavour of our island home and the
Fiji Airports suspends controllers
By Samantha Magick Fiji Airports has issued suspension notices to a number of air traffic controllers who have been on strike since March 18 over salary claims and working conditions. The action by the air traffic
Fiji Airports suspends striking air traffic controllers
Fiji Airports has issued suspension notices to a number of air traffic controllers who have been on strike since March 18 over salary claims and working conditions. The action by the air traffic controllers in taking
Suva high-rise woos investors
By Peni Komaisavai Investors wishing to buy within the WG International building taking shape on the Suva skyline can now pay a 10 per cent deposit to secure their unit. WG International Real Estate Company (Fiji)
Commonsensing in the Pacific
By Peni Komaisavai A new programme using satellite technology to plan efficiently towards combatting climate challenges has been launched in Solomon Islands, Fiji and Vanuatu. ‘CommonSensing’ is a project of the UK
CJ orders Small Claims Tribunal
By Anish Chand The Chief Justice has directed that a case filed in the Small Claims Tribunal must be disposed of- or attended to- within 45 days. And Anthony Gates has stated that there are to be no first calls of cases
Fiji lawyer debarred
By Anish Chand Human Rights lawyer and politician Aman Ravindra Singh has been stripped off his practicing license by Fiji’s Independent Legal Services Commission. He has also been fined $5000
Fiji’s church in mourning
By Netani Rika THE Assistant General Secretary of Fiji’s Methodist Church, Reverend Jeremaia Waqainabete, will be buried on Friday. Waqainabete, 60, died early on Saturday after a short illness. Known for his
Fiji airports are operational – FAL
By Netani Rika DOMESTIC and international flights at Fiji’s airports continue as scheduled a week after air traffic controllers quit their posts demanding better pay and conditions. Fiji Airports Limited says it has
Northern Air plane cleared
By Netani Rika A NORTHERN Air Bandeirante EMB110 aircraft which overshot the runway at Savusavu today has been cleared to return to service. The twin turbo prop ended up on grass after landing in low visibility
Plane incident in Fiji’s north
By Netani Rika A NORTHERN Air flight overshot the runway this morning. No casualties were reported. The Bandeirante EMB110 landed in heavy rain and strong winds and could not stop in time. “The pilot braked very
Safety is our key concern, says Fiji Airport
By Samisoni Pareti Fiji Airports Limited (AFL) says safety is their paramount consideration as a walkout by majority of their air traffic controllers enters its eighth day today. A spokesman for FAL also denies media
Don’t risk air it, says air traffic controllers
By Netani Rika PILOTS operating out of Fiji’s international airports have been forced to take on additional work which compromises aircraft safety after air traffic controllers quit in protest over salaries and
Don’t risk it, says air traffic controllers
By Netani Rika PILOTS operating out of Fiji’s international airports have been forced to take on additional work which compromises aircraft safety after air traffic controllers quit in protest over salaries and
