The ninth Premier’s Conference opening today

The ninth Premier’s Conference is set for its formal opening in the Malaita Provincial capital of Auki today. The Malaita Provincial Premier Peter Ramohia officially opened the ninth Premier’s Conference with the theme “Resourcing Provincial Infrastructure for Vibrant Economic Development,” at 9am on Monday. Speaking to the Solomon Star office in Auki on Sunday afternoon,…

Students hit out at minister

Government sponsored students have hit out at the Minister for Education and Human Resource Development John Dean Kuku’s statement on outstanding allowances in Parliament last week. Minister Kuku assured parliament Fiji-based students outstanding allowance have been paid in full. Kuku uttered this when he answered a question raised by the Leader of the independent group…

Govt MPs commissioned

PRIME Minister Rick Houenipwela, his Cabinet Ministers and Members of his Government were commissioned at the SSEC Central Church on Sunday morning. The Church service was attended by Church reps, senior government officials and members of the public. Delivering the sermon during the occasion, Rev Roy Funu challenged leaders to work together for the good…

No more violence

A Message from RSIPF Commissioner Matthew Varley to the good men of Solomon Islands Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. It is also White Ribbon Day, which is a movement where men around the world stand up and say “No” to any violence against women and girls. This is…

Voices Against Violence

How theatre is combating domestic abuse in the Solomon Islands By JULIE PYBUSwww.pioneerspost.com Solomon Islands women are all too frequently attacked by their husbands – the country has one of the highest rates of domestic violence in the world. But a courageous group of women is challenging this culture through theatre and social enterprise. To…

31 PAs FIRED

A TOTAL of thirty-one (31) Political Appointees (PAs) who have served under the now defunct Democratic Coalition of Change Government (DCCG) have been terminated last week. Prime Minister Rick Hou issued their marching orders on Friday in a letter addressed to each of the Political Appointee. A source close to this paper confirmed the termination…