The decision made by the government to extend the life of Parliament to five years is constitutional. That’s according to Special Secretary to the Prime Minister (SSPM) Albert Kabui during the Oversight Committee press conference held at Mendana Hotel on Tuesday Mr. Kabui explained in section 59 of the constitution provides for Parliament with the…
Eighty-Seven (87) Solomon Islanders were awarded Australian qualifications in a virtual graduation ceremony hosted by the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), on Thursday, 10March 2022. The cohort comprised 49 women and 38 men graduating in eight different technical and vocational programs including Hospitality, Fashion and Design, Individual Support, Tourism, Leadership and Management, Training and Assessment,…
Any government institution, non-government organizations or individual has the freedom to provide advice or information to the COVID- 19 Oversight Committee (OSC). The Government pointed out that since its inception, the OSC has opened its doors to suggestions and ideas, and to date many organizations have consulted with the OSC. Therefore any institutions or individuals…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Kirakira Police Station in Makira-Ulawa Province have charged a 15-year-old male suspect for allegedly stubbing his elder brother with pruning secateurs on 12 March 2022. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Makira Ulawa Province Superintendent Peter Sitai says, “According to a police report, the father and his three…
Family of four facing larceny charges yet to plea THE four family members accused of stealing stealing valuable items and goods from shops and business houses in East Honiara during last November’s unrest are yet to take their pleas. This was because their lawyer is yet to get plea instruction from them. The mother,…
THE Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has re-opened its 2021 new application for Forms 3, 5 and 6 student dropouts. According to the SINU media, this is to help students who are unable to continue their education this year, 2022, due to lack of spaces in their preferred schools. “SINU DFL Centre is giving you…
THE Guadalcanal Provincial Government (GPG) Standing Committee has finally wrapped up their two days ordinance review, Tuesday. According to the GP media, the Standing Committee met on Monday and Tuesday to thoroughly go through the five (5) draft ordinances. These ordinances are expected to be tabled during the upcoming Guadalcanal Provincial Assembly meeting from the…
MALAITA Province has so far recorded 21 COVID-19 related deaths since the community transmission outbreak of the virus in the province. According to data from the Provincial Health Surveillance Unit (PHSU), Malaita’s total number of COVID-19 positive cases stands at 1841, with 21COVID-19 related deaths and 423 recoveries. However, results from Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT)…
Working together over recent weeks in close collaboration, Australia and the Solomon Islands Government have successfully distributed vital supplies, including medical equipment, fuel and food, to all nine provinces of Solomon Islands. In response to requests from the Solomon Islands Government, Australia deployed two C-27J aircraft to Solomon Islands in February to transport critical medical…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade. Hon. Jeremiah Manele this morning handed over the Exequatur to the newly appointment French Honorary Consul to Solomon Islands Mr. Robertus Bochman. The Minister congratulated the Hon. Consul and reaffirm Solomon Islands ongoing bilateral relations and cooperation with France. Mr. Bochman in return reassured the Minister of…