Minister for Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs (MTGPEA) Hon Samuel Manetoali has praised the Government’s policy to recognize and support the roles of ecclesiastical institutions in the country. Speaking during his 2021 Appropriation Bill 2021 debate speech in Parliament, Friday, Minister Manetoali said by recognising and supporting the roles played by ecclesiastical institutions, is…
The Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani is not alone in his plan to take on the Rural Constituency Development Fund (RCDF) Scheme to court. The idea suggested by the Premier of the most populated province in the country was widely welcomed by Premier Francis Sade of Guadalcanal, the province with the biggest landmass in the…
Solomon Islands joins Royal Family to mourn loss The Duke of Edinburgh, His Royal Highness, Prince Philip has died on Friday morning at Windsor Castle in England, at the age of 99. Governor-General, His Excellency Sir David Vunagi formally announced the death of His Royal Highness, in a broadcasted message last night. Sir David said…
A MAN who showed his private body part to a married woman at a Village in Isabel in 2019 will serve four months in prison after his eight months imprisonment term was partially suspended. Watson Hiro was sentenced after pleading guilty to one count of indecent assault. He will only serve four months in…
CHAIRMAN of the Public Accounts Committee and Member of Parliament for East Honiara, Douglas Ete re-echoed the argument to have an independent board to oversee clinical and corporate governance of the National Referral Hospital. Ete who is also a former Chief Executive Officer of NRH said this argument has been on the radar for more…
THE Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical, Mrs. Pauline McNeil informed the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that works on the CT Scan project is ongoing and the ministry aims to complete the project this year. She told the PAC when the Committee enquired into the status of the project and its completion date. The Permanent…
The Secretary to Prime Minister (SPM) says Government is hoping to vaccinate the country’s entire population above 18 years by the end of 2021. Secretary to Prime Minister (SPM), Dr. Jimmie Rodgers made the statement during the National Oversight Committee public forum held at the National Auditorium last week. He said the whole population needs…
THE Government has allocated a total of SB$209.8 million in the 2021 budget to boost the productive sector ministries. This allocation, according to the Minister of Finance and Treasury Harry Kuma is necessary to support the government’s economic recovery initiatives, stimulate growth and create investment opportunities. Of the total budgetary allocation, the Ministry of Agriculture…
The Secretary to Prime Minister (SPM) says Government is hoping to vaccinate the country’s entire population above 18 years by the end of 2021. Secretary to Prime Minister (SPM), Dr. Jimmie Rodgers made the statement during the National Oversight Committee public forum held at the National Auditorium last week. He said the whole population needs…
A PERSON who sustained injuries to his arms over a land dispute related to a logging operation in Small Malaita has called on the Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) to address logging issues in the province. Trevor Kausimae in his appeal to the Malaita Provincial Government claimed logging activities in Small Malaita are not following proper…