THE current situation affecting the National Referral Hospital’s (NRH) operating theater going into emergency mode is being described as a national health crisis that needs urgent attention. Leader of the Independent Group Peter Kenilorea Jr, expressed this in a statement issued on Thursday while raising serious concerns over the situation. “This dire situation is now a…
The government delegation trip to Australia led by the Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) was never sanctioned by the Cabinet and Caucus, Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale says. In a statement today, Wale said senior government MPs have confirmed that the trip comes as a surprise to many Cabinet Ministers and backbenchers. The Opposition Leader…
HE graduated from Solomon Islands National University (SINU) ten years ago but is still searching for a fulltime job. Meet 35-year-old Dadly Laua who is now hoping to secure a job overseas through the Pacific Australia Labor Mobility (PALM) scheme because that’s his only last option. “I graduated with a Diploma in Business from the…
FIVE Solomon Islanders who recently graduated with Bachelor of Science in Tropical Agriculture from Solomon Islands National (SINU) are in Israel for a 10-month agricultural training program. The graduates will undergo their training at the Arava International Center for Agriculture Training (AICAT) in Israel. They commenced their training Wednesday this week. A statement from the Ministry…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is currently investigating the death of three children one after the other last week in Wagina, South Choiseul. In a statement issued Thursday, the MHMS said, it is aware of the deaths. The statement said, “MHMS is taking this cluster of deaths very seriously and a 6-member…
TWO vital workshops on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for imported food products were recently as part of enhancing food safety in the country. These workshops were held in Honiara on 27 August and in Noro on 29 August. It was organized by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) with the support of the…
A total of six hundred plus motor vehicles have been checked last week during a police operation front Kukum traffic and Central Police Station. Director National Traffic Department (NTD) Superintendent William Foufaka said, “The traffic operation has been conducted by NTD with the support from the Central Response Unit (CRU).” Director Foufaka said, “A total of…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele met the Premier of Central Islands Province and his executive at the margins of the Ocean 12 Ministerial Conference at the provincial capital, Tulagi. Premier and MPA for Ward 4, Hon. Michael Salini and his executive reaffirmed allegiance to Prime Minister Manele and the Government for National Unity and Transformation…
A delegation from the Archdiocese of Honiara and Gizo Diocese, have departed from Honiara to Papua New Guinea (PNG) on Wednesday to participate in the 45th Pilgrim Visit of His Holiness, Pope Francis. He is scheduled to visit PNG from the 6th–9th September 2024. The delegation comprises of priests along with religious sisters. Other members…
STARLINK has announced, Wednesday, that its internet service is now available nationwide allowing Solomon Islanders to access high speed internet. In a twit on Wednesday Starlink owner and billionaire Elon Musk said; “Starlink is now available across the Solomon Islands.” The service became available after the Telecommunication Commission of Solomon Islands (TCSI) last Thursday granted a…