INVESTING in audit and data collections should be a key priority for any government and development partners. That’s according to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and Treasury, McKinnie Dentana at the launching of Capacity-building in Statistics and Audit (CAPSA) Project recently. “In the long run, investing in audit and data collections should…
Leader of the Independent Group in Parliament, has called on the Minister of Mines and Energy Bradley Tovosia, to immediately rectify his recent actions in the appointment of public officers to the Board of the Solomon Islands Water Authority (SIWA). Peter Kenilorea Jr. has expressed grave concern over the Minister’s actions, asserting that they exceed…
Dear Editor – The alarming rise in reported rape cases in the Solomon Islands this year reflects a dire reality for women and girls in our community. This spike not only reveals the extent of violence against them but also suggests that many victims remain silent, fearing stigma or retribution. The implications are profound, indicating…
Dear Editor – I am writing to express deep concern about the ongoing violation of women’s rights in our country. The situation in Solomon Islands, particularly in urban slums, is alarming and demands immediate attention. Women in our communities face daily challenges accessing basic necessities like clean water and sanitation. They are forced to walk…
THE couple accused of raping a girl in Gela, Central Province, in 2017 will know their fate when they appear in court on Friday. That is when Judge Leonard Maina will deliver his judgement on defendants George Solopoto and wife Elizabeth Koka. The judgement was listed to be delivered yesterday. However, the Registry Office informed the two defendants…
THE Atori police in East Malata have arrested a 58-year-old man for stabbing a 30-year-old man at Kwai and Ngongosila Island recently. Police investigation revealed that the victim, a drunk catechist, provoked the suspect who was with a group of men and women preparing food for a program. The suspect warned the victim to leave the…
HIGH Court Judge Howard Lawry has granted leave for the withdrawal of the petition filed against filed against Member of Parliament (MP) for South Guadalcanal Rollen Seleso. Gabriel Suri of Suri’s Law Practice, who represents the petitioner – former MP David Day Pacha – on Monday formally made the application to withdraw the petition after…
APPROXIMATELY 1,000 teachers, have used fake certificates and transcripts to secure their teaching employment across the country, a source from the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development revealed. The source said many of these teachers attached fake certificates and transcripts to their applications through the various Education Authorities in the country. The source said in Malaita, a significant number of teachers have been found…
TEACHERS from up to 10 Schools on Gizo island have gathered in the Western Provincial capital to mark the World Teachers’ Day on Monday. The theme for this year’s Teacher’s Day is ‘’ Valuing Teacher’s Voice towards a New Social Contract for Education. Gizo teachers did not celebrate the event on Friday but instead organized…
THE Solomon Islands Red Cross (SIRC) Malaita branch has delivered essential Non-Food Items (NFIs) to a family in Auki that lost their home to a devastating fire in July this year. The family was left without possessions by the incident. This aid is part of the charitable organization’s ongoing commitment to support those affected by natural disasters throughout the country. The assistance included tarpaulins, a shelter toolkit,…