The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has expressed grave concerns over the medication shortage the country is facing that have reportedly led to mix up of medication as nurses and doctors work their best to substitute commonly used drugs for patient treatment. SICCI urges the Government and the Ministry of Health and…
Police Traffic Officers in Honiara have made several arrests over the weekend, on the capital’s roads. Seven drivers have been arrested, for different traffic offenses altogether. “Three people were charged for careless driving, two charged for drunken driving, one charged for driving an unlicensed motor vehicle and one for reckless and dangerous driving. “Those charged…
SINPF to purchase Auki plaza By BIRA’AU WILSON SAENIIn Auki THE Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) will soon own the controversial Auki Plaza, in Malaita province for SBD3.5 million, following an auction deal. This was confirmed to the Solomon Star, by the Premier of Malaita province, Peter Ramohia. Yesterday, the premier and the SINPF…
The 2018 Women of Courage Award recipient, Emma Garo, says the intentions of the Family Protection Act (FPA) 2014 to safeguard and protect victims of domestic violence is good but the question is whether or not the Act is achieving its lofty goals? She was speaking last week after receiving her award. Ms Garo said…
THE Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) has accused Prime Minister, Rick Hou, for downplaying the drug shortages crisis at National Referral Hospital. This came after Mr Hou said NRH has not reached a crisis points in its drug shortages as reported in the media. Charles Dausabea, who is outspoken on national interests, claimed there is a…