E-passports processing to resume

The production of new E-Passports will resume this week after it was put on hold for a few weeks. In a statement, the Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour & Immigration confirmed the arrival of the new E-Passport books. This came after the e-passports had run out in the  Immigration Department. “New e-passport books have arrived.…

COST CUTTING REFORM

PRIME Minister Rick Houenipwela had introduced a number of administrative cost cutting reform measures within his political office starting in December. The reform targets the PM’s Political Office which includes: o   Policy Implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation Unit (PIMEU) o   PM’s Private Office o   Caucus o   Cabinet Sub-Committees Speaking at his first press conference with the…

Police appeal for motorists’ patience

DIRECTOR of the Kukum Police Traffic Unit Chief Sergeant Brian Surimalefo has called on all motorists to be patient during this bad weather season. Sergeant Surimalefo said as the country continues to experience bad weather, drivers need to be patient and take precautionary measures. “The country is experiencing a low pressure system moving from the…

Airlines responds to criticism, says sorry

OUR one and only national air carrier the Solomon Airlines has been bombarded with criticism in social media about its safety inconvenience it has created. Following massive critics flooded in the social media the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Solomon Airlines Brett Gebers apologized for inconvenience experienced for the last few weeks. The CEO made…