‘Same number of PAs as DCGA’

THE Jeremiah Manele-led Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has retained the same number of political appointees as the previous administration, the Manasseh Sogavare-led Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA). Despite earlier promises to reduce the number of political appointees based on merit, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele confirmed the number remains consistent with that…

Aust spends over $5b on SI infrastructure development

THE Australian Government spends over SBD$5 billion on high quality disaster resilient infrastructures across the country since 2019. This shows that Australia is a number one partner for Solomon Islands in development, the Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Pat Conroy said. Minister Conroy highlighted Australia’s funding assistance to various sectors in Solomon…

Proposed clinic for G/Camp region

THE Councilor for Panatina Ward 12, Cr Lydia Yeo met with communities in Gilbert Camp on Sunday to discuss the proposed construction of a new clinic at Ilia School in East Honiara. The project aims to address the pressing need for accessible healthcare services in the area, which has seen increased population and health challenges.…

St John Ambulance plans expansion

SAINT (ST) John Ambulance Solomon Islands is looking to expand its emergency medical service to the provinces following the opening of its new headquarters in Honiara last week. Speaking at the opening of the St John Ambulance SI headquarters, the Governor General Reverend David Tiva Kapu, who is also the President of St John Ambulance…

GNUT’S 1st 100 days in office passes quietly

THE ruling Government’s National Unity and Transformation (GNUT’s) first 100 days in Office has ended in the business-as-usual (BAU), with no apparent achievements in the Coalition’s policy The first 100-day lapsed last Wednesday – 18th September. Instead of much-needed improvement expected in all government sectors, there was little or no improvement at all.  Services provided by…

16 member team to UNGA

PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has announced that six Cabinet Ministers and ten government officials will be representing the country at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York, United States. He made the announcement at a press conference in the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) last Saturday. PM Manele said…