PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has welcomed the newly appointed New Zealand High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Georgina Roberts. In a brief meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister & Cabinet yesterday, Roberts delivered her introductions to the Prime Minister in Te Reo Maori. “Me mihi atu au ki a koe, e te Pirimia, ki…
EDUCATION continues to command the largest share of the budget but lacks the strategic needs facing society and the economy and the quality of the education system and the product. Outspoken leader of the Opposition Mathew Wale said the current government must seriously consider these two areas. He said it is important that the basic…
MINISTER of Education Moffat Fugui has announced that the number of scholarships for this year will be increased. This comes after a late decision to increase the number of scholarships by members of parliament. This means from only 2 scholarships, the number will be increased to 6 for each of the 50 Members of Parliament.…
Slowly moving out from Solomon seas By IAN M. KAUKUI A TROPICAL Cyclone was analysed by the Fiji Meteorological office at midday yesterday between Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. However its position is poor based on visible and infrared satellite images. “The Tropical disturbance is currently slow moving but is expected to move southeast in the…
Julian Maka’a is new Premier of Makira Ulawa Province By GEORGE ATKIN In Kirakira FORMER state broadcaster Mr Julian Maka’a, is the new Premier of Makira Ulawa Province after the Provincial Assembly elected him with 14 votes January 10, while his rival, former West Makira Member of Parliament, Mr Jackson Suna’one received six votes. In his…
THE Cabinet has approved the establishment of a committee to raise funds for the Australian bush-fires. The Committee is headed by Dr Derek Mane, Deputy Secretary to the Prime Minister. An initial meeting for this fundraising initiative was held Tuesday this week with few representatives from HCC and Civil Society organisations. It was agreed during…
AUSTRALIA’S new High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Dr Lachlan Strahan, presented his credentials yesterday to Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare. Handing over his letter of credentials, Dr Strahan said Australia and Solomon Islands are neighbours, strong friends and close partners. “Australia and Solomon Islands have shared cordial relations since diplomatic relations were established in 1982,” he…
In its continuous efforts to improve the Honiara City through the Office of the City Clerk has warned a Chinese businessman to demolish an old rusty looking house at Town ground immediately. Mr Sore received the report on Facebook by one of his friends and replied promptly to the call. The building is built at…
The Premier of Western Province David Lani Gina has joined leaders across Solomon Islands sending a Congratulatory message to the newly elected Premier of Makira Province Julian Maka’a, on behalf of the people in the Western Province. In his message he described the newly elected Premier as someone with a proper attitude and capacity taking…
POLICE UNDER ATTACK AGAIN By ANDREW FANASIA POLICE have again come under public attack and ridicule after one of its officers allegedly assaulted a youth who was taking photos of officers dismantling betel nut stalls outside the Town Ground Plaza in Honiara, Friday. Maverick Seda claimed he was man-handled by members of the Police Response…