The Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening has warned members of the Renbel Provincial Assembly that they have no authority to use or have access to money belonging to the province. The Ministry sounded out the warning yesterday in a public notice following the suspension of executive powers of the Premier and Government of…
National Transformation Party of Solomon Islands (NTPSI) becomes the first political party to sign the Election Integrity Pledge. About 13 members of the NTPSI who will be contesting this year’s election have signed the integrity pledge during the launching of their manifesto at the Art Gallery on Sunday afternoon. The Election Integrity Pledge is part…
Cervical cancer reportedly kills more women here. But it is understood a vaccine which can protect the young female population from catching the deadly disease will be available soon. The vaccine, which has been accepted as a protection against cervical cancer in many overseas countries will be given to primary school girls aged between nine…
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission says under the National Parliament Electoral Provisions Act, people who are not registered voters can contest National Elections. But the Commission said candidates must be at least 21 years old and are Solomon Islands citizens. It said there is a difference between the eligibility requirements under the National Parliament Electoral…
Women of North Central Guadalcanal converged at the Navola community in North Central Guadalcanal yesterday to celebrate2014 international day of peace(IDP) Voice Blo Mere Solomons (VBMS) together with Winds of Change organized the event. Women participants came from a number of communities such as Vulu, Sopapera, Dodo Creek and Fox Wood villages and parts of…
New research has found that many Solomon Islands smallholder teak growers are missing out on opportunities to sell their timber for premium prices due to an absence of information and support. Funded by the Australian Centre for Agricultural Research (ACIAR) as part of the Pacific Agribusiness Research for Development Initiative (PARDI), the unique study of…
MALAITA Ma’asina Forum (MMF) has applauded the operator of the new bus service in town – the City Express bus service. MMF president said the vision by the owner of Ropiko Enterprise Limited (REL) must be acknowledge and that’s what all indigenous Solomon Islanders must do. “MMF would like to congratulate Roland Piko for the…
Laulana community high school in Central Kwara’ae, Malaita province has acknowledged Honiara Rotary club and Australia for supplying school books and equipment to the school last week. Deputy principal Charon Frank said both the students and staff have benefited so much from reading and using the materials during class time. “On behalf of school principal,…
A mini-trade fair was successfully hosted last week at ward 9 in the Makira Ulawa province. The week long event closed last Thursday with a number of presentations, speeches and parade. The president of ward 9 and the chair lady of the event Jessica Ngere acknowledged the sponsors and participating women at the closing. “I…
THE South Seas Evangelical Church (SSEC) women from the Honiara association have attended a two-day outreach service program at the Tulagi SSEC church during the weekend. The outreach program which is held four times every year was attended by some 300 women from SSEC local churches within Honiara. Honiara women’s association coordinator Unity Fanasia said…