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THE Solomon Islands Full Gospel Association (SIFGA) will be hosting a national church conference in Honiara Next month. The conference will be organized by the SIFGA in collaboration with the ministry of Health (MOH) and World Health organisation (WHO). Chairman of SIFGA Jeffrey Alacky said awareness on non-communicable diseases and smoking ban will some of…
The flood ravaged Pikinini clinic at Matanikau will soon resume services after it was closed for almost ten months since the April floods last year (2014). A senior nursing staff of Honiara City Council (HCC), Annie Leo said the clinic will resume its normal services as of next week. “It’s been quite a while now…
Christina Houaisuta is one of 60 young people from across the Commonwealth who are being recognised as exceptional leaders in their community. These 60 young people are the first ever to receive a prestigious Queen’s Young Leaders Award. The Award, which will be presented in London by Her Majesty The Queen in June, and is…
FARMERS continue to steadily supply the Honiara main market with good despite the wet season. A woman from Vura village in west Guadalcanal said they have no problem with their farms. “The recent heavy downpour did not cause any havoc although impacts in terms of yields may be seen later,” she said. She added that…
THE Chairman of the Law Enforcement Division of the Honiara City Council Charles Aiwosuga, has expressed appreciation to the business houses in the city. This was for their corporation in paying up their business license for this year. “At the beginning of the year, we have witnessed a lot of business houses coming forward to…
Okwala man allegedly decapitates brother COMMUNITY members of Okwala village, Central Kwara’ae, Malaita are still in shock and dismay over a grisly incident that occurred at their community on Monday morning. A man in his late 20s reportedly beheaded his elder brother following a dispute. The elder brother (deceased) has six children. Auki police responded…
A High Court officer who allegedly converted $20,000 of the High Court funds for his own use is likely to go on trial next week, in the Honiara Magistrates’ Court. Patterson Pou’s trial date was set for January 19 to 23. Acting Deputy Chief Magistrate Jim Seuika told Pou to return to court on the…
THE legal case involving former Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Rural Development will resume on January 26. The extended time was given to allow time for Selina Boso’s lawyer to submit a formal representation to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution. Public Solicitor Lawyer George Gray is seeking a withdrawal of the…
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The Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare has called on Members of Parliament to grow up from their political nappies. Mr Sogavare made the call after he had been told a group of MPs has started talking about moving a no confidence motion against him in six or nine months. He said he does not know why…