MA Li Ping, if that is her real name, exudes power and influence in sections in government and commerce and business in Honiara. She wields so much power and influence that those who move in her circle believe and respect her – never mind what others might say. On the surface her side of the…
The Solomon Island’s Democratic Party (SIDP) has opposed DCGA’s proposed plan to extend Parliament. According to the party President Dr Alice Aruhe’eta Pollard, DCGA’s desired move is an unmandated decision that disregards the voices of everyday Solomon Islanders. In a recent campaign to promote the extension, DCGA released an awareness pack that outlined the reasons…
IN an effort to mitigate the negative impact of delays with payment to suppliers, shortages with supplies of both non-medical and medical supplies, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) this week successfully held a half-day workshop with selected departments involved in the internal procurement audit and compliance spot check. These departments included the…
THE Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani has thanked the national government for its commitment in delivering the Mini Taro Pack House project in Malaita Province. Speaking during the ground-breaking ceremony on Saturday at Adaliua in Central Kwara’ae, Premier Suidani congratulated the national government for the initiative. “It is a great honor and pleasure for me…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the Rove Police Headquarters have undergo POM Training conducted by the instructors of China Police Liaison Team in Rove Headquarters started on 7 to 11 June 2022. “The security challenges are evolving and still out there threatening this nation and therefore RSIPF must be well…
A STAKEHOLDER consultation dialogue on East Rennell World Heritage Site organized by Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) and United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was successfully held on 31st May 2022 at Heritage Park Hotel conference centre. The dialogue under the theme “Towards Developing Sustainable Livelihoods in the East Rennell…
TEMOTU province has been reported to currently facing the most difficult and challenging period of its political history by far, especially after the arrival of Covid-19 on our shores in 2019. Provincial Premier Hon Clay Forau Soalaoi, in his statement to mark the 39th second appointed for the province, said the current Covid-19 situation demands…
SIEO Operation Manager, Mr. Fredrick Bosoboe was sworn in as the Acting Chief Electoral Officer and Commissioner by His Excellency the Acting Governor General Hon Patteson Oti at Government House, last Friday. A brief introduction and welcome meeting after the swearing in ceremony was held at the Electoral Office. In his short remarks, Mr. Bosoboe…
THE Solomon Islands National University (SINU) currently offers certificate, diploma, bachelor and post-graduate courses in various fields and it strives to ensure that its students graduate with the qualifications they pursue. The university has expanded both in infrastructure development and academic programmes and continues to strives to offer higher qualifications in cooperation with the Japanese…
MoFT Permanent Secretary to appear in Court over non-payment of SBD$50m compensation ordered by high court THE question of why government seems to ignore making payments ordered by the High Court is expected to come under the spotlight in Court next Wednesday 15th June. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and Treasury, McKinnie Dentana,…