SOLOMON Islands need a vision that is realistic, reasonable and focused. The Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale uttered this in Parliament during his response to the ‘Speech from the Throne’ on Monday. Wale said unfortunately the National Development Strategy (NDS) in its present form has fallen short and cannot fill this void. “We do need…
MEMBERS of the Honiara City Council (HCC) Executive and official got the opportunity to learn about the new Education Act 2023 last week. The Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) organized and facilitated the week-long briefing and consultation, a statement issued by the HCC Media said. It was held from the 3rd to 6th of September…
Solomon Islands Council of Trade Union (SICTU) has welcomed the decision to remove officers involved in the illegal disbursement of drugs and medicines from the drug stores. In a statement on Tuesday SICTU President Mr Tony Kagovai supported the directive by the Minister of Health and Medical Services to terminate officers involved in in removing medicines from Provincial Health Facilities.…
Lata Provincial Hospital in Temotu Province is now fully equipped with a biomolecular laboratory thanks to the Australian Government. The Minister for Health and Medical Services Dr Paul Popora Bosawai and Australia’s High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, HE Rod Hilton officially launched the new facility on Tuesday, a statement issued by Ministry of Health and…
The draft ‘Citizenship by Investment’ Bill is complete and is subject to further review before it is submitted to Cabinet for consideration. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele revealed in Parliament, Monday, that this is a priority under the government for National Unity and Transformation’s 100- days program. “I am happy to inform parliament that the…
The Chevening Alumni of Solomon Islands successfully launched their network at an event in Honiara on Friday, 6th September. Registered as a Charitable Trust under the Charitable Trusts Act (Cap. 55) of Solomon Islands, the alumni network will promote social and professional interaction among former Chevening scholars and provide help and professional advice to potential Chevening…
THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is making progress in addressing shortages in medical supplies and drugs across the country. This follows the efforts of the MHMS Minister Dr Paul Popora Bosowai, who, has cleared 22 full containers and 14 partial containers of medical supplies at the Solomon Islands Ports Authority in early…
Waneoroa petition strikeout application AN APPLICATION to strike out the election petition case filed against Member of Parliament (MP) for North Malaita, Daniel Suilea Waneoroa is being heard in the High Court. The case is listed to be heard by Judge Michael Pitakaka at 9.30am in court room 5. A former MP for North Malaita,…
PURSING a career with a dream for big achievements or titles is something that demands passion and a determination to overcome the odds. Chris Sade Jr is one of the Solomon Islands National University’s (SINU’s) High Achievers for this year. He was awarded the Distinction for the Bachelor of Nursing- Primary Health Care amongst the…
NGALIMBIU Community High School (CHS) in North Guadalcanal Constituency held a cultural show, providing a colourful showcase of the country’s rich and diverse cultures. The daylong event was staged at the school compound Friday, 6th September based on the theme ‘Our Culture our Identity’ and it involved students from the school’s primary and secondary divisions. It was…