THE Government has allocated a total of SB$209.8 million in the 2021 budget to boost the productive sector ministries. This allocation, according to the Minister of Finance and Treasury Harry Kuma is necessary to support the government’s economic recovery initiatives, stimulate growth and create investment opportunities. Of the total budgetary allocation, the Ministry of Agriculture…
The Secretary to Prime Minister (SPM) says Government is hoping to vaccinate the country’s entire population above 18 years by the end of 2021. Secretary to Prime Minister (SPM), Dr. Jimmie Rodgers made the statement during the National Oversight Committee public forum held at the National Auditorium last week. He said the whole population needs…
A PERSON who sustained injuries to his arms over a land dispute related to a logging operation in Small Malaita has called on the Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) to address logging issues in the province. Trevor Kausimae in his appeal to the Malaita Provincial Government claimed logging activities in Small Malaita are not following proper…
THE upcoming election for a new Lord Mayor for Honiara City is another huge opportunity to redirect the focus of the Honiara City Council (HCC). Councillor for Vura Ward, Reginald Ngati told the local media this week that every time the Mayor’s seat is vacant, it provides an opportunity for the Councillors to choose a…
Six candidates to contest South Choiseul by-election SIX Candidates have been nominated to contest in the upcoming poll for South Choiseul National By-Election on the 19th May 2021, the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) office has reported yesterday. Chief Electoral Officer and Commissioner, Mrs. Jane Waetara confirmed this after receiving a report from the Election…
THE much-awaited debate on the 2021 Government Budget was suspended after Opposition Leader and Member for Aoke/Langalanga Mathew Wale asked the concurrence of the Prime Minister to have the debate adjourned to tomorrow (Friday). Wale told the Parliament this is to allow a bit of time for Members of Parliament to read and formulate their…
THE Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) continues to seriously recognise the rural sector development as stated in the 2021 budget. Minister for Finance and Treasury Harry Kuma told the parliament when he presented the 2021 Appropriation Bill 2021, Tuesday. “Mr. Speaker, as this Honorable House would fully appreciate, the Solomon Islands cannot realise its…
THE Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani urges his people to do away with negative mindset and think the best for Malaita Province. Premier Suidani said when terms like land dispute and lack of development come into mind, the first province that people think of is Malaita. He added this has triggered some Malaitans to think…
‘Sinopharm vaccine from China’ THE Government of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) has donated 50,000 doses of the Sinopharm vaccine to the Solomon Islands. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced this in his nationwide address. “We expect the 50,000 doses to arrive in the country on 11 April 2021,” Sogavare said. He further explained…
* Magistrate: Trial of ‘disabled’ rape accused must proceed * Trial on fatal accident vacated * Woman accused of assaulting court clerk to plea Magistrate: Trial of ‘disabled’ rape accused must proceed A HONIARA Magistrate had insisted that the trial of a disabled man accused of raping a young woman with disability at Rove, West Honiara must…