HEALTH authorities have recorded two additional HIV cases this year, bringing the total number of cumulative reported cases to 30. This was revealed by Solomon Islands National AIDs Council coordinator John Gela yesterday during the commemoration of World AIDs Day in Honiara. Mr Gela said of the 30 cases, 14 have since died and 16…
Inland Revenue officer charged with corruption THE TASK Force Janus on Wednesday got its second suspect. This time, it’s an officer working within the Inland Revenue Division (IRD). The officer, who is yet to be named, has been arrested and charged with corruption. This was in relation to allegations he received payments for unlawfully remitting…
THE Ministry of Health and Medical Service has been allocated only $29 million in next year’s budget following a cut of $2million from its original submission. This came after the ministry had submitted $31 million to Ministry of Finance and Treasury for consideration. However, when the budget was released, there was a reduction of $2…
Auki Police will on the 1st of December kick off a festive operation to ensure there is peaceful celebration in Malaita province during this Christmas and New year. Acting Provincial Police Commander Timothy Apaisi said as part of the operation they will work closely with the existing police posts around the province to make sure…
350.org Pacific has called on the Australian Government to rapidly cease the extraction and burning of fossil fuels if they genuinely care about the plight of the Pacific Islands affected by climate change, rather than just the offering of flowery language and congratulations. A spokesperson for the Australian Government two days ago, said that a…