The ministry of infrastructure and development (MID) will hold a consultation meeting with four (4) communities on Simbo Island in Western province to discuss the possibility of funding Lengana wharf on Simbo Island, Western province. A team from the ministry will visit the island starting today to hold consultation and inspect the shoreline where the…
A former top police investigator has called on relevant authorities to investigate police officers who have involved in handling the case of the Mbokona murder. The call came following reports of incompetency, laziness and unprofessionalism shown by police investigators who handled the Mbokona murder case. “It is unbelievable to see police failed miserably to perform…
A FRUSTRATED member of the public says the main switch board at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) should be manned 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The concern came following reports claiming that operators at the main switch are absent from their desk or just won’t to answer the calls. A member of…
Prominent women-leaders from the Central-West region of Western province excelled to greater heights in knowledge and understanding of their roles and responsibilities in building and maintaining peace in the province, after attending a time-bound, extremely informative, emotional but fun, hope-filled and commitment-setting peace-building conference early last month. The conference was held on the 3rd –…
PNG – SI delegation day The theme for the celebration: ‘How wonderful it is when brothers dwell in Unity’ was neatly displayed in the Refectory, thanks to Fr. Louie Castañeda and his team. The celebration began with a Thanksgiving Eucharist presided over by the new Delegate Superior, Fr Peter Baquero. It was the conclusion of…
About 20 Salesians had the opportunity to spent time in prayer and reflection at the Emmaus Conference Centre, Port Moresby. The retreat commenced on the 29th June and concluded on the 5th July 2014. The group spanned 50 years with the youngest being 26, while the wisest was 76 years old. 14 salesians made the…
The Salesian Day of formation, fellowship, prayer, enjoyment and relaxation among the various members of the Salesian family: SDB’s, FMA’s, Cooperators, Caritas Sisters, Association of MHC, Association of Past Pupils was held on 6th July, at Boroko, Port Moresby. About 60 persons from the various groups were registered for the celebrations and got to know…
The Solomon Islands National Council of Women (SINCW) now has a new board of management. Ella Kauhue who was the former vice president was elected to head the organization as the new president. The appointment was made during its annual general meeting (AGM) last week from the 9th -11th July at the YWCA conference room.…
LG has announced the release of two new paper-thin TV panels, with one that is so flexible it can be rolled into a 3cm diameter tube. The company stated it is confident it will produce a 60in (152cm) Ultra HD rollable TV by 2017. LG unveiled one of its first flexible TVs at CES —…
FIJI Gas has acquired a state-of-the-art liquid petroleum gas tanker worth about $500,000. The investment would allow the company to make deliveries to their biggest customers, typically resorts on Denarau and along the Coral Coast. Fiji Gas CEO Peter Lee said they would also use it to make deliveries to their largest offshore clients. The…