Team Leaders Paid contrary to social media claims ALLOWANCE for all team leaders looking after the volunteer groups have been paid and settled. This is contrary social media claims of none payment in the past days, a statement issued by the National Hosting Authority (NHA) yesterday confirmed. “All payments were made to respective individuals, which…
Prime Minister Honorable Manasseh Sogavare MP has received a courtesy call from a delegation of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The delegation is led by honorable Duan Chunhua who is both a member of the standing committee of the NPC and the vice chairman of the Agriculture and…
WP eyes future through the reforestation lens as revenue generation from the forestry sector dwindles due to the vast depletion of its virgin forests WESTERN Province Premier Billy Veo has called for a strategic shift in the region’s economic landscape from the forestry sector to reforestation, given the dwindling revenue generated from the latter. During…
THE prisoner who escaped from the low security facility at Tetere early last month is still at large. Correctional Services of Solomon Islands (CSSI) is still conducting its operation to locate the prisoner, whilst the Royal Solomon Islands Police (RSIPF) is on standby to assist. The Police Media confirmed that police are ready to assist…
Opposition Leader calls for immediate action on Kukum Clinic closure, emphasizes the situation will severely impact lives THE Leader of the Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has demanded immediate action from Authorities following the forced closure of the Kukum Clinic. Kukum clinic, essential to several local communities, was issued a six-month prohibition notice for closure, starting…
Sunday 10th December marked the Thanksgiving Service for the 2023 Pacific Games. It also coincides with the decommissioning of Team Solomon, GOC Workforce and seconded staff from government Ministries. Prime Minister and Minister of the Pacific Games 2023, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP and madam Emmy Sogavare, His Excellency Sir David Vunagi, the Governor General of…
The Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Service (MPNSCS), Honourable Anthony Veke has praised the China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) of the Ministry of Public Security of People’s Republic of China (PRC) for the security support rendered to Solomon Islands (SI). The honourable minister praised and thanked the CPLT for supporting the Royal Solomon Island…
THE change of name from ‘Western Province Second Appointed Day’ to ‘Western Province Day’ will be explained during the Western Province Second Appointed Day on Wednesday. This was highlighted by the Western Provincial Assembly Non-Executive Member Hon Rence Sore on his Facebook timeline. “We’ll explain the name change from Western “Second Appointed” Day to Western…
Damusi and Su’u to appear in court TWO alleged leaders of the now defunct Isatabu Freedom Movement (IFM) and Malaita Eagle Force (MEF) will be appearing in court on Monday in relation to a planned burning of Mamara Housing Estate Development Building and attacks on other state-owned properties in May this year. Fifty-three year old…
REHABILITATION and upgrades of a critical but deteriorated 21 kilometer stretch of Malaita’s East Road are progressing well with road users already benefiting from safer, smoother travel over the repaired sections. The upgrades are supported by the World Bank through the Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP) and are being implemented by the Ministry…