Health Leaders from the Western Pacific, currently attending the 75th RCM in Manila, Philippines, have unanimously endorsed Solomon Islands and Japan as the next Western Pacific representatives to the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board, replacing China and Micronesia, whose terms end in 2025. This is the first time ever that Solomon Islands is accorded the…
High Court clips businessman Bartlett’s wings on Russell Islands land deal BUSINESSMAN Alex Bartlett faces the prospect of having to pay back $1 million he advanced from the Copra Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) in a deal to sell a popular beachfront hideaway in West Honiara for $7 million. The deal involves the titles of some…
GOVERNMENT agencies responsible for inspecting goods entering and leaving Solomon Islands have reported that no human organs have been discovered. This comes in response to recent rumors about attempted child kidnappings for the purpose of organ trafficking. In a press Conference held in Cabinet Room on Monday 21 October, Chief Immigration Officer Arnold Horesi responded…
Gizo/Kolombangara Constituency in Western Province on Wednesday formally launched its four-year Rural Development Policy Document for 2024 to 2028. The policy focused on four main pillars namely; Good Governance, Economic Development, Human Capital Investment and Social Welfare. “This is part of aligning with the Government for National Unity and Transformation’s (GNUT) broader policy,” said the…
A delegation from Solomon Islands recently attended a significant discussion on border management systems in Canberra and Brisbane, Australia. The delegation from the Immigration Division of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) was led by Permanent Secretary, Mr Riley Mesepitu. The trip was held from 14 to 20 October 2024. The focus…
Bekabeka Adventist Community High School on Gatokae, Marovo, Western Province has successfully held its annual graduation ceremony on Monday. The ceremony featured more than 20 form six students participating in the annual graduation and prize giving day. The occasion was staged as the students prepare to sit for their external exams in the coming weeks.…
THE Premier of Western Province, Billy Veo has slammed the Motion of No-Confidence (MONC) scheduled to be tabled on Wednesday 30 October as one with ‘no concrete evidence.’ The non-executive group who filed the motion last week, accused the Premier of gross misuse of power and misappropriation of public funds. Veo’s Alliance for Change, Alignment…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and the Office of Auditor General (OAG) have commenced preliminary discussions on the OAG’s Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) audit report. However, RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau confirmed that RSIPF is waiting for the OAG to formally refer the report to RSIPF to commence investigation. Commissioner Mangau said, any issue…
LEADER of Opposition Matthew Wale says the Auditor General’s Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) report is an indictment on the DCGA government and its reckless handling of the scheme. In a statement Wednesday Wale said, any government half as competent should have known about the abuse of public funds under the ESP. He said it is…
Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, His Excllency (H.E) William Soaki has joined a high-level delegation from the Solomon Islands led by Minister of Communication and Aviation, Hon. Fredrick Kologeto on an official visit to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG). The visit was aimed to enhance bilateral cooperation in the communications and…