MEMBER of Parliament (MP) for Rennell Bellona says he and his people support the China security pact with Solomon Islands. Speaking on the floor of parliament this week the Rennell Bellona MP Dr Tautai Angikimu’a Kaitu’u highlighted that the security pact is not for Australia, New Zealand, or America. The MP said the security pact…
VAVALU Construction will today officially handover a newly renovated pre-historical library to the National Museum of Solomon Islands in Honiara. In a statement yesterday Vavalu Construction said renovation work covered the installation of glass doors and an extension to the front of the building. “…we spent extra money of the company to add value to…
JOHNSON and Johnson vaccine will be launched today in Honiara. Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) permanent secretary Pauline McNeil confirmed this yesterday during a press conference in Honiara. “We will launch the Johnson and Johnson vaccine tomorrow (today),” she said. She said the vaccine is for the hard to reach areas. She said…
SEVENTEEN of the Newly Enlisted Correctional Officers (NECO) have received their confirmation of appointment on Tuesday this week. A statement from Correctional Services Solomon Islands (CSSI) said the 17 were among 40 officers that undergo two years probationary assessment under the Correctional Service Training Centre (CSTC) since October 2020. The statement said 11 of the…
THE controversial KHY Buni market in Gizo, Western Province has been sealed with high visibility police presence. This came after two days of public awareness conducted by the Provincial Disaster Operations Committee (PDOC) on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) together with Gizo Police Officer yesterday began guarding the site in two…
ALL Members of Parliament (MP) are expected to visit their constituencies to explain to their people on government’s intention to extend the current life of the 11th Parliament. This was revealed by Prime Minister (PM) Manasseh on Tuesday when speaking to wind-up deliberations on the Speech from the Throne from His Excellency Sir David Vunagi.…
SOLOMON Islands total number of COVID-19 positive cases now stands at 16,441 after it recorded another 560 new cases in the past four days. Speaking during a press conference on Thursday, Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) permanent secretary Pauline McNeil said of the 560 new COVID cases, 366 are recorded in Honiara. Other…
Prime Minister Honorable Manasseh Sogavare acknowledged that the strength of the country lies in the rural areas. PM Sogavare made the acknowledgement when he officially opened a cocoa and copra buying center at Pakera, Central Makira, Makira Ulawa Province. The buying center is the initiative of Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) under its revitalization and…
OPPOSITION MP for East Are’Are, Hon Peter Kenilorea Jnr, has urged leaders not to lose sight of people’s right to vote in allowing them to exercise their power to do so as enshrined in the constitution. Speaking during his debate speech in response to the GGs speech from the throne, Hon Kenilorea said the constitution…
In line with its longstanding partnership with the National Parliament of Solomon Islands, Australia recently handed over a range of equipment to support the parliamentary business of Solomon Islands. The equipment, including audio headsets, wax sticks and heavy-duty embossing materials, will strengthen the capacity of staff from the ICT and procedures departments to carry out…