Outgoing auxiliary staff of the Solomon Islands National University were issued with notice to vacate the labour line last week. The notice was issued to the former SINU auxiliary staff by police and SINU security officers. Last week, one of the staff told this paper in an interview that they still have to vacate the…
THE Immigration Division under the Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) is optimistic that the ongoing delay in printing passports will no longer be the case once a new office is up and running. In a statement over the weekend, the Immigration Unit said they will also be working hard to print all…
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP, has hailed the Solomon Games tournament as a platform to promote social cohesion, nation building, health and well-being. Prime Minister Sogavare was this morning officiating at the Solomon Games Official opening Ceremony at Lawson Tama. “Sports is the glue that holds us together. It binds us. It unites us.…
SOLOMON Games 2023 is not only a set of games and contests but also a celebration of our provinces’ unique culture and traditions. These were the words of the games Local Organising Committee chairman Karl Kuper at the official opening of Solomon Games 2023 at Lawson Tama stadium this morning. Mr Kuper said this event…
THE Young Entrepreneurs Council of Solomon Islands (YECSI) has appointed its new board for 2023-2024. The appointment process was conducted at the YECSI Annual General Meeting recently and was announced in a statement from the YECSI Coordinator, Maverick Sade. The new board members as announced are as follows: Mr Limahl Totogi, owner of Reveal Pacifik,…
Premier Fini and delegation end Honiara engagement on a high note and will return to Auki today PREMIER MARTIN FINI of the Malaita New Government for Fundamental Redirection (MNGFR) has ended his three-day engagement visit to Honiara on a high note, crediting coordination and mutual understanding for the success of the visit. The 17-member delegation…
POLICE are looking at addressing anti-social behaviour that are on the rise on the streets in Honiara City in preparation for the Pacific Games in November and December. Police Commissioner, Mostyn Mangau, made this response when asked by a reporter at his weekly conference on Thursday on the issue of increasing mobile phone theft in…
US officials tell SIG that ex-premier Suidani and his political advisor are not in the US MALAITA Province’s controversial ex-premier, Daniel Suidani and his political advisor, Celsius Talifilu, are not in the United States, despite persistent claims to the contrary, it was revealed yesterday. It is understood, US senior officials confirmed this in a meeting…
SOLOMON Islands biggest sporting event, the Solomon Games, will start next week. Solomon Games Committee (SGC) confirmed that the Games will officially start on Monday 27th March with a march parade from Unity Square at the Commonwealth Street to Lawson Tama Stadium. Athletes will assemble at Unity Square from 6am to 7am for the parade.…
OPPOSITION Leader Hon Matthew Wale has lashed out at the National Government following a $1.4Million cut to the Western province under the 2022/2023 PCDF allocation. Hon Wale said western province is the latest victim and it is likely that other provinces will also experience huge financial cuts this year. The Opposition Leader said it is…