CEMA urge not to involve until issue of ownership is resolved. SUPPORTERS of Vella Development Company (VDC) and those supporting Commerce Minister Frederick Kologeto have drawn the battle line over establishing a Commodity Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) buying center on Vella in Western Province. This became clear at the meeting between VDC representatives and Ministry…
OPPOSITION Leader Hon Matthew Wale has congratulated Dr Transform Aqorau as the new vice-chancellor of the Solomon Islands National University (SINU). Hon Wale said he is optimistic that Dr Aqorau’s vast experience and leadership qualities are what SINU needs at this current time. The Opposition Leader said Dr Aqorau’s appointment is a testament that our…
THE Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are at an alarming rate and number one killer diseases in the country. The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Undersecretary Health Improvement and Controller Dr Nemia Bainivalu said NCDs kill about six people every day. He was speaking at SIBC yesterday when delivering his keynote address to mark the…
THE Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in a meeting last Friday expressed its disappointment on the delay of the 2023 budget documents which should have been submitted last week. It was revealed that the delay will push back the PAC inquiry schedule which should have commenced last week. According to Parliament Media, the PAC Clerk,…
MAKIRA Ulawa U14 girls and Malaita U14 boys are the champions of the Solomon Power Iumi Plei U14 National Championship. Makira Ulawa U14 girls defended the title as the 2022 champions after defeating Guadalcanal U14 girls 2-0 in the girls’ grand finale at Lawson Tama Stadium on Saturday. Two first half goals and impressive defensive…
THE Perch Christian School commemorated the 2022 World Children’s Day last Friday with the theme, “Inclusion for Every Child.” The commemoration held at the school hall was highlighted by blue colours which science advocates as the right colour for children as they celebrated the day with joy and laughter today at the Tongs area near…
PRIME Minister, Manasseh Sogavre, has hailed the Solomon Islands Ports Authourity (SIPA) as a ‘fine example of how Solomon Islands can successfully enforce rules and laws if responsible authorities put their mind to their enforcement responsibilities and Solomon Islanders are compliant. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the accolade in his keynote address at the official…
INFLATION has been a major issue in the Pacific and has risen to historically high levels in some countries in the region. This was discussed in the 37th South Pacific Central Bank Governor’s Meeting (SPCBGM) hosted by the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu in Port Vila from November 3-4, 2022. The meeting was convened under the…
SIFF: Solomon Islands Women’s national team finish second behind Australia at the Pacific Women’s Four Nations Cup 2022 in Canberra after coming from behind to draw 1-1 with Fiji today at Seiffert Oval in Queanbeyan, New South Wales. Solomon Islands started the match on the front foot showing an attacking flair which led to a…
Government hires foreign legal advisor for its Mineral Resources Bill 2022 THE thorny issue of who owns what is below six feet in the ground is being included in the Government’s new Mineral Resources Bill 2022. Ownership of mineral deposits below six foot, even on customary land, has always been a controversial issue between landowners…