Parliamentary Opposition Leader Jeremiah Manele has urged the government to create a separate budget for the two constitutionally established offices, namely the Opposition’s office and the Independent group. Manele highlighted this during the sine die motion in the national parliament last week that resourcing of these two institutions is critical for a vibrant democracy in…
Hearts of Hope (HOH) has organised a firstever three (3) days of camping for young orphans at Maoro primary school this week. The camp kicked off on Tuesday and will end today. About 173 orphans from Bina to U’ura in the central region of Malaita province are part of the event. Hearts of Hope co’ordinator…
IT’S a story that had touched many people in different ways, some in small ways, others, in a bigger way. Difficulties, frustrations and long hours trying to connect the human dots that could make things happen – initially stood in the way. It’s been a journey filled with a bundle of procrastination. At times, the…
SIPA says it wants to break the monopoly SOLOMON Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) wants to break the monopoly on rice sales in the country. This came after the country’s long time rice importer, Sol Rice has been dominating the market for years now. Even the government’s effort to help local farmers plant rice to reduce…