Run-down Marau Clinic relocated

THE run-down Marau clinic has now been relocated to the mini-hospital building built by John Sullivan few years ago. The clinic could not continue on providing health care in the deteriorating state of the building it was once housed, thus has to be relocated to the mini-hospital building that was built but never used for…

PM: SI will speak for Taiwan

PRIME Minister Rick Hou says that Solomon Islands will continue to speak for Taiwan in the international community. Mr Hou made the remarks during a dinner to mark 107th national day of Republic of China (Taiwan) at the Alvaro de Mendana hotel on Tuesday night. “Solomon Islands will continue to advocate and support for ROC/Taiwan…

PM: SI-Taiwan friendship steady

PRIME Minister Rick Hou says the bilateral friendship between Solomon Islands and Taiwan is growing steadily and cordial over the years. He was speaking during the celebration of the Taiwan day hosted at Mendana Hotel one Tuesday night. Taiwan day falls every October 10 commonly known as ‘Double ten’. “Solomon Islands and Taiwan established diplomatic…

BRIBERY, TREATING VOTERS

OUSTED Member of Parliament (MP) for Temotu, VATUD Constituency Freda Tuki Soriacomua has bribed and treated voters by providing food during the campaigning and voting period in 2014. Thats according to High Court Judge Justice Rex Faukona in his judgment on Monday which resulted in Ms Soriacomua losing her seat. In his ruling Judge Faukona…