THE government and people of Australia are once again acknowledged for their contribution to the Pacific Games 2023 with a sum of $14.9 million used to refurbish classrooms at Solomon Islands National University (SINU). The money was used to upgrade and refurbish five buildings, including 109 bedrooms, four common rooms and 11 ablution and laundry…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has raised concerns that the process of applying for a bank account has become an obstacle for many Solomon Islanders. Speaking in Parliament today on the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (Amendment) Bill 2023, Hon Wale said the process of opening bank accounts has become a mountain to climb…
Saudi Arabia seeks SI’s support on FIFA World Cup bid, High Commissioner Sisilo thanks Ambassador Khuzaim for making SI as ‘first port of call’ SAUDI Arabia has requested Solomon Islands Government to support its bid to host the FIFA Men’s World Cup Finals in 2034, a government insider said. “On Monday last week Saudi Arabia…
MALAIATA Provincial Government has acknowledged the Australian government’s assurance to support Malaita Province with emergency work on patching up its deteriorated roads. Malaita Province Acting Premier Edward Misite’e said the assurance was made by the Infrastructure Team from the Australian High Commission in a meeting in Auki early this week. MPA Misite’e said his Malaita…
Parliament passes bill for effective conduct of synchronized elections THE Solomon Islands National Parliament on Friday passed the Constitution (Amendment) (Candidacy Disqualification) Bill 2023. The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) said this amendment is one of the crucial pieces of legislation for the effective conduct of the synchronized national, provincial assembly, and HCC elections for…
Man sent to jail for assaulting child A MAN who lured his five-year-old niece to his bush garden in Makira Ulawa Province to harvest peanuts and then sexually abused her has been sent to three years and one month in prison. The man who cannot be named to protect the identity of the complainant/victim was…
By WILSON SAENI in Auki THE Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) is still operating without the service of the newly appointed Provincial Secretary (PS). This was revealed by the Malaita Provincial Premier Martin Fini. Mr Fini said MPG needs the service of the new PS to strengthen its administration. Premier Fini said at the moment his…
THE Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has raised concerns over clause 79(1)(a) of the new Education Bill brought to Parliament. Clause 79(1)(a), in essence, provides for the termination of teachers on the grounds of mental or physical incapacity. Speaking in Parliament recently, Hon. Wale said clause 79(1)(a) could sideline even some of the world’s…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has called on the public to respect and take care of the Munda International Airport as it is a national asset. Speaking at the official handover of the accomplished upgraded Munda International Airport project funded by the World Bank, the Prime Minister echoed similar sentiments to those of the Permanent Secretary…
THE Second Phase of the Voter Biometric Registration (BVR) process will begin on Sunday 5 November. This was stated by Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) in a notice issued recently. The second phase of the registration process is the publication of the Provisional Voter List. “Data compilation process will continue until 31st of this month…