THE Solomon Islands Electoral commission (SIEC) Chair, Paterson Oti has thanked the visiting Commonwealth team who have handed over to him the 2019 National General Election observation report. The report was officially handed over by Chair of the team Sato Kilman Livtuvanu of Vanuatu, in a ceremony last Sunday. In receiving the report, Mr Oti…
ALTHOUGH Solomon Islands has gained its political independent for nearly 41 years now until today not much had changed. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare highlighted this during his keynote address marking the 41st Independence Anniversary celebration at the Lawson Tama, Monday. Thousands have packed the stadium to witness the occasion. He said past governments have struggled…
Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) welcomes the announcement of the first Solomon Islands accommodation providers to achieve ‘Minimum Standards Accreditation’ which the Chamber sees as a boost to the local tourism industry. SICCI, as the peak body representing private sector in the Solomon Islands, sees this as contributing to its advocacy agenda…
AN evangelist from the United States and his wife visited and blessed villagers of East Kwaio in Malaita with the Word of God and material goods recently. Rick Newton and his wife Doreen spent a week at Nanakinimae village, during which they shared the Word of God and distributed school and medical supplies. They also…
The newly appointed Commissioner of Correctional Services of Solomon Islands (CSSI) Gabriel Manelusi had made a brief visit to Gizo, Western Province last Monday. During a brief visit to the provincial capital he met with Premier of the Western Province David Gina. His tour is part of a familiarise visit since taking up the top…
MUAKI: THAT’S TOTAL WASTE By ANDREW FANASIA FORMER special secretary to three previous prime ministers Andrew Muaki has called on the Government to prioritise public expenditure. Muaki, who now resides in Brisbane, Australia, said the Government seems to spend tax payer’s money carelessly. He expressed these in the wake of the Government’s decision to spend $9.65…