Fiji talks divestment with ADB

Fiji Times – A MEETING between a special delegation from the Asian Development Bank and the Minister for Public Enterprise, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, and his permanent secretary Shaheen Ali gave indication of renewed engagement between Fiji and the ADB. Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said the meeting was to discuss technical assistance ADB could provide with respect to the…

Five pc insured in PNG

The National – PAPUA New Guinea is one of the least insured countries in the world, Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) Deputy Governor Benny Popoitai says. He said only about 5 per cent of the country’s population was insured. “PNG is one of the least insured in the world. About two-to-five per cent of…

Let us turn to God

Solomon Islands need to return to God and it must begin with the leaders, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says. He was speaking during a thanksgiving service at Wesley United church to acknowledge the great of God and his wonderful works in our lives. Prime Minister recalled that on the day of his election on December…

Su’u in worst of its state

PARENTS and guardians of students attending Su’u National Secondary School in Malaita are demanding its immediate closure, calling on the SSEC (South Seas Evangelical Church) Education Authority to first renovate the ailing facilities. Frustrated parents told the Sunday Star the current state of some of the school facilities are not conducive for living and learning.…