CHINA’S $170M AID

Million-dollar deal to construct modern Games village at SINU sealed   THE People’s Republic of China (PRC) has further injected another SB$172.4M to build the PG2023 modern Games Village at SINU to accommodate athletes and officials during the 2023 Pacific Games. According to the signing agreement sealed yesterday, SINU will be the biggest beneficiary when…

More females graduate from SINU

FEMALES make up the majority of graduands this year at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU), marking a historic turning point in gender parity. Out of total 865 graduands yesterday 63 percent are females and 37 percent are males. SINU Acting Vice Chancellor Dr Jack Maebuta said even though it is not gender balanced but…

DEMAND FOR APOLOGY

THE people of Guadalcanal have demanded the National Government to issue a formal apology regarding what they believe as disrespect and disregard to sensitivity relating to customary land issues on their island. The demand appeared in resolution number 4 reached during the Guadalcanal Leaders’ Forum held on Wednesday 29 September in Honiara. The apology demand…