THE passing of the 2022 budget by the Malaita Provincial Assembly is a true testimony of the concerns that all Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs) have for our people, says Premier Daniel Suidani. Premier Suidani thanked all MPAs of both the MARA executive and non-executive for their commitment especially after the political tension between…
A TOTAL of 499,650 doses of Covid-19 vaccines had been administered to the country’s target population. The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Minister Dr Culwick Togamana confirmed this in his daily health update, Thursday. “As of yesterday 6th of April, a total of 499,650 doses of Covid-19 vaccines had been administered to our…
All primary and secondary school teachers are asked to return to their posted schools in preparation for school opening. The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) issued this message through its weekly radio program on Wednesday 6th April 2022. Speaking via Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC), MEHRD’s Deputy Secretary Corporate Services Mr. James…
TEN members of our National Soccer Team are staying in Australia for the next two weeks for trials with some clubs in Queensland. A statement from Solomon Islands Football Federation today said the trials will be with clubs in the Queensland Premier League, NPL and possibly A-League. The players are: Micah Lea’alafa Ian Kalu Don…
Prime Minister Honorable Manasseh Sogavare has accepted an invitation to visit the Solomon Islands Tobacco Company. Details of the visit are being finalized. SITCO General Manager Kazi Mushfiqur Rahman invited Prime Minister Sogavare during a courtesy visit on April 6th. The Prime Minister will visit SITCO’s premises to witness the company’s rebuilt factory now running…
THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services continues to focus on preventing the entry and potential spread of other COVID-19 variants by monitoring persons travelling into Honiara from overseas and the provinces. Minister of Health and Medical Services Dr Culwick Togamana said preventing entry and potential community spread of Omicron and BA2 – an Omicron…
Controversial ‘Security Deal’ to be core of Special Pacific Islands Forum meeting AAP – NEW Zealand expects the Solomon Islands security tie-up with China to be the subject of a special Pacific Islands Forum meeting. Regional security and the potential militarisation of the Pacific has caused a blue continent blow-up over the past week. Australia…
The Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Mr. Mostyn Mangau has acknowledged the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and Australia Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) for donating a new vehicle to RSIPF. RSIPF Commissioner Mr. Mangau received the vehicle during a brief handing over ceremony at the Rove Police Headquarters, which…
A TEAM of experts from Australia are currently in the country for the installation of the CT Scan machines. Minister of Health and Medical Services Dr Togamana said the installation of the CT Scan machines and all its accessories, software and hardware is underway at the National Referral Hospital. “Team of experts from Australia are…
THE new Isabel Premier Hon Rhoda Sikilabu has spoken highly of the important watchdog role played by the Opposition Leader. Hon Sikilabu highlighted this when he paid a courtesy visit to the Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale today. She said the Isabel provincial government has a high regard and appreciates the constitutional role of the…