Wale questions termination of top tax investigator The Leader of Opposition has expressed disgust at the removal of a top investigator in the Inland Revenue Division (IRD) allegedly directed by Prime Minister Sogavare. Matthew Wale in a statement issued on Monday said, of the $130 million of extra tax that was recovered as a result…
Don Bosco Tetere Rural Training Centre (RTC) situated on Guadalcanal Plains successfully staged its annual graduation ceremony over the weekend. A statement issued by Catholic Media said Don Bosco Tetere is being managed by the Salesian society of Catholic Missionary group mainly to educate and implement the skills and talents to our young people who…
Elrick was born at only 7 months where he weighed only 1.2 kilograms, Emmanuel and Judd both below 1kg at 7 and 6 months respectively. Today all three are in school, healthy and happy. Thanks to the hands and hearts of the doctors and nurses whom had cared for them from birth right through to…
Dr. Patricia Rodie has rejoined Solomon Islands National University (SINU) as their new Dean of the Faculty of Education and Humanities. She took up the role early this month, a statement issued by the University said yesterday. Dr. Rodie was once the former Head of School of Education and Deputy Director of the Solomon Islands…
Gov’t payment of $13m for Mamara houses The Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale, has blasted the government for the $13million payment for Mamara houses which was said to be paid last week. Wale in a statement yesterday said, the payment was for $30.44 million, but due to government cashflow problem, Treasury was only able to…
THE Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) National Response Department and other Police Support Units in Honiara and Guadalcanal including the Correction Service of Solomon Islands (CSSI) emergency response group (ERG) have conducted a Public Order Management combined simulation exercise at hells point, Saturday. According to a Police statement, this is part of the security…
THE unavailability of Malaita Members of Parliament (MPs) with the DCGA government at the historical peace and reconciliation ceremony at Aimela last week is a sad thing, says Mathew Wale. Speaking at the event, the Opposition Leader and Member of Parliament for Aoke Langa Langa said he felt sorry that his fellow Malaita brothers with…
THE Aimela tribe has welcomed the idea of building a monument at the historical site where the first Malaita Council was established. Speaking during the unveiling of the newly built monument in remembrance of Ma’asina Ruru heroes, Aimela tribal representative the granddaughter of late Irobina said Aimela tribe has supported the construction of the monument.…
HONIARA Senior High School (HSHS), Principal Mr Allen Ketei is appealing to the responsible authority within the national government to bring to an end the national examination leakage practices. Mr Ketei highlighted this during the graduation and prize giving ceremony of HSHS, Thursday. He said the national examination leakage is one of the challenges of…
THE Malaita Provincial Premier, Daniel Suidani has congratulated Ward Development Committee (WDC) members who successfully completed a three-day workshop in Auki, last week. International Republican Institute (IRI) is responsible for facilitating the workshop for WDC members in Wards; 1, 2, 3, and 30. Speaking during the certificate presentation at the Auki Lodge last Friday afternoon,…