THE Government was commended for repatriating the first batch of citizens that were stranded in other countries due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. This commendation was echoed by family members of returning nationals on the specially arranged repatriation flight on Tuesday. “I’m finally at peace because a member of my family has returned safe and…
THE national government is being urged to start chartering ships to bring back Honiara students who were sent home as a result of its mass repatriation exercise last month. Honiara resident Renceley Wane made the call following the government’s decision to reopen schools in Honiara. Wane said most of the students have left Honiara with…
GOVERNMENT sponsored students studying at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) will receive their allowances next week. The Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MOF) confirmed this, Wednesday. “The listing of outstanding first semester allowances has been finalized and printed and students concern are expected to receive their allowances by next week,” said a MOF Treasury…
More controversy over council fire extinguisher By IAN M. KAUKUI HONIARA city clerk Rence Sore says the controversial procurement of fire extinguishers by the council was not put to tender because it was “just a trial”. Because of this, there’s no need to put it out on tender, he added. The city council purchased two containers…