Lee’s Lake

Dear Editor – The recent study done at Lees Lake is a good sign of moving the community forward in terms of business, employment and general improvement of the people’s quality of life in the future. The community is anticipating such visit by our local experts and government officials to play a leading role in…

Auki clinic closed

RESIDENTS of Auki say they were concerned about the closure of their clinic two weeks ago. The decision was reportedly due to staff shortage. But a patient who was turned back from the clinic said this should not happen. “For the clinic to be closed in the middle of the battle against measles is unacceptable,”…

SINTA to recognise teachers

SOLOMON Islands National Teachers Association (SINTA) will start awarding gold medals to long-serving dedicated teachers as of next month. SINTA announced this yesterday after it received 30 gold medals from a local company My Magazine. General Secretary of SINTA Samson Faisi said the initiative was the first of its kind and it will become an…

Police conduct cyber protection awareness

THE Royal Solomon Islands Police Force have begun providing cyber protection awareness programs in schools and communities around the country. A total of 15 RSIPF Cyber Protection trainers have already been deployed to schools and communities throughout the country. Police Commissioner, Frank Prendergast revealed that this was part of the Cyber Safety Pacifika initiative, signed…

Police arson probe still continues

INVESTIGATIONS into the recent disturbances that occurred at Karaina Settlement, west Honiara that resulted in four houses being burnt down, are still continuing. Police prosecutor Iete Tebakota told court of the investigation’s status last Friday when the matter was brought before the Magistrate’s Court. David Dawea Lakwolly, Erick Domo, David Danny Rabei, and Gilbert Atisa…