The Leader of the Independent Group Peter Kenilorea Jr., noted the recent reported commitment made by the Solomon Islands government to provide voluntary contributions to the World Health Organization (WHO), apparently announced at the WHO Regional Committee meeting in Manila, Philippines, but also called for a cautious balanced approach on the use of meagre finances. …
Solomon Islands Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Excellency Cornelius Walegerea, officially presented his credentials to Mr. Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). This formal presentation marks Ambassador Walegerea’s accreditation as the Solomon Islands’ first Permanent Representative to IRENA. In his remarks, Ambassador Walegerea conveyed the warm regards…
The Solomon Islands-United States Alumni Group recently organized an ‘Amerikan Naet’ (American Night) at the stated owned King George Sixth National Secondary School in Honiara. The night’s event featured four successful career professionals who have completed their training in the US in recent years, providing a renewed sense of purpose and a tremendous amount of…
Honiara City Council (HCC) Lord Mayor, Cr. Eddie Kasuteé Siapu has stressed the importance of proper handwashing as a key measure in preventing the spread of diseases and safeguarding the health of families, schools, and communities. Speaking on Thursday 24th, October 2024 at an event to promote health and hygiene practices, the Lord Mayor reminded residents…
The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has condemned the Prime Minister for engaging in deceptive tactics following criticisms of his silence on the recent kidnapping issue. Hon. Wale stressed that matters of national security falls squarely on the Prime Minister, not the Leader of Opposition. “It is misleading for the Prime Minister to shift…
PRIME Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has criticised the Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale over his silence on the recent reports of kidnapping in Honiara. In a press conference on Friday 25 October, PM Manele, who was in Indonesia for the presidential inauguration when the alleged kidnap situation reached its peak, said the allegations exposed children and families…
PM brags of establishing ‘rare’ international relationship between Honiara and Jakarta, believes it will translate into tangible economic benefits in next few years PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele says his visit to Indonesia has opened a new door of ‘rare’ international relationship between Honiara and Jakarta. He said he believes this ‘rare’ international relationship will translate…
THE Board of the Copra Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) is due to meet next month to discuss actions to be taken in retrieving a $1 million businessman Alex Bartlett advanced as a down payment on a $7 million deal for the sale of Hammock Beach to CEMA. Published reports suggest that it was in August…
THE liquidators appointed for the liquidation of Level Solomons Limited (LSL) said they will legally oppose the reported new LSL land sale deal if the Solomon Islands Government fails to honour existing sale agreement. The liquidators Richard Albarran and Kathleen Vouris who were appointed Administrators of Orbis Commodities Pty Ltd and Pacific Investment Holding Pty Ltd (collectively known…
THE Republic of Finland’s new non-resident Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Arto Haapea has highlighted some potential areas for multilateral and bilateral cooperation between Solomon Islands and Finland despite the regional challenges both countries are facing. Based in Canberra, Australia, Ambassador Haapea was in Honiara last week to present his Letters of Credence to the Governor…