Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Manasseh Sogavare has questioned the true spirit of the members within the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), by stating that non-granting of the 5th Freedom Right by Fiji to Solomon Islands is an issue. DPM said this strong desire by Solomon Islands to enjoy fifth freedom rights, through direct flights to and…
A new hospital incinerator will soon be in operation to help resolve the issue of burning hospital wastes in the open following concerns raised by a number of residents living near the hospital. Kilu’ufi Hospital authorities in Malaita made the response in relation to a concern raised by the public about the burning of…
Member of Parliament (MP) for Aoke-Langalanga Mathew Wale has lashed out at the country’s Parliamentarians who have bowed down to Fiji’s economic interests when the issue of West Papua was brought up at the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) meetings. Speaking in Parliament last week, Wale said Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela was wrong to have apologised…
Prime Minister (PM) Rick Houenipwela says the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has enough time to look into the budget before parliament resume meeting on 19th of March this month. He said this following suggestions from members of PAC to adjourn parliament to 26th of March to allow PAC more time to look into the budget,…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI) has applauded the Government’s network program for the media, public relations and information departments of the public sector – a workshop designed to improve the government’s communications strategy. SICCI CEO Dennis Meone made the remarks after attending the first of its kind “Inter Government Networking Workshop” organised…
Special Secretary to Prime Minister (SSPM) John Muria Junior congratulates the government communication officers for successfully attending a three days Inter-Government Information Networking workshop on Friday. The workshop was part of the Prime Minister’s initiative to strengthen the Government communication in all ministries. Mr Muria believes that after the workshop the communication officers will be…
Malaita Women’s Empowerment and Development Policy (MWEP) was unveiled on International Women’s Day at an event held in the provincial capital, Auki with a call for gender justice, equality, integration, inclusiveness and shared responsibility for sustainable development in the country. Developed through a consultative process and coordinated by the Ministry of Women, Youths, Children and…
LIKE most organizations which encourages their members to practise savings for the future, Auki Market Vendors Association in Malaita province is also encouraging women to save money for their future benefit. Saving money can help you become financially secure and provide a safety net in case of an emergency. “Here are a few reasons why…