ISSUES relating to economic development in the provincial level should be the top of the highlight in this week’s 8thPremiers’ conference in Honiara. Deputy Prime Minister Douglas Ete stressed this yesterday morning while opening the annual event at Doma, northwest Guadalcanal. “During this week-long summit, I want you Premiers to effectively discuss development issues happening…
MEMBERS of the public have called on Telekom Company to provide clear phone call service. The critics say they have been very disappointed with the current service which has been very annoying with blurry noise effects causing disturbances to phone call conversations. A frustrated customer who asked to remain anonymous said, the disturbing background noise…
RANOGGAH/SIMBO (RANOSI) constituency in the Western province has now moved into supporting families and individuals with the provision of land transportation as part of improving their livelihood. On Monday the constituency took delivery of four cars funded under the Rural Constituency Development Fund (RCDF). The cars will be used as part of supporting the livelihood…
A Honiara resident has urged the local fire fighter to be more alert and equipped in the event of a major fire disaster. Ben Didiomea raised his concern after the Vuvula complex located at China Town in Honiara was razed to the ground on Saturday evening at around 4pm. He said, according to his own…
West Honiara MP positively responds to an appeal of Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) to purchase new nebulizers for the National Referral Hospital which was stolen last week. Honorable Namson Tran responded by providing fund of SBD$10,000 which will cater for three nebulizers to save the lives of people with asthmatic problem. The fund was…
THE 8th Premiers Conference was officially opened yesterday by the Deputy Prime Minister (PM) and acting PM Douglas Ete, at the Ginger beach, North West Guadalcanal. Hundreds of people gathered for the program with guests including government officials. With the theme “Community Participation in Local Economic Development” the Premiers are all set to take part…
SOLOMON Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) yesterday announced making a $41 million profit in the last eight months under the leadership of Singaporean Colin Yow. At the same time, the authority paid out $10 million in dividends for the first time to the government. This turn-around of SIPA’s financial position sounds almost like a miracle. But…
HALE School from Australia has stepped in to assist Siro community high school with lightings and computer appliances over the weekend. The handing over of the equipment was done at Siro school ground, in Ngella Central province. “Thank you for the gifts Hale school,” the school’s principal James Irarawauri said. “These gifts will surely help…
Y.Sato Marine recently sent to of their mechanics to Brisbane to attend the Yamaha Training Academy. Stanley Palumala & Silas Mani both attended and passed the Yamaha Basic Outboard Motor Training while Stanley went on to complete & pass the Bronze OM module. The training was conducted at the Yamaha facility in Brisbane. Y.Sato Marine…
THE final round of consultation for the new Education Bill should be done by the end of October this year says the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development under secretary, James Bosamata. Mr Bosamata said the Ministry is currently engaging in consultations with its stakeholders to revise the current Education Act that was described…