Dear Editor – I read that some governments have been accused of having a ‘profound misunderstanding’ of the causes of poverty and food insecurity in their countries amidst the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world. Such charges I believe cannot be levelled against the Solomon Islands government, albeit the Leader of the Opposition has called for…
On Tuesday, the country paid tribute to Late Sir Paul Tovua following his death last Friday. To honour this great leader, Late Sir Paul was accorded an ‘Official’ Funeral on Tuesday where his body Lay In-State at the Parliament chamber. Leaders of the country and the public got the opportunity to pay their last respect to him. Late Sir…
As the deadline draws near, Chief Electoral Officer and Commissioner of the Solomon Islands Electoral Office (SIEO) made the third and final reminder to the 14 candidates who contested in the 2020 National By-Election to submit their statement of election expense accounts before the deadline, which is on the 23rd February 2021. Chief Electoral Officer and Commissioner, Mrs.…
Constituents of East Malaita have taken delivery of 24 new Suzuki outboard motor (OBM) engines this week, which will boost health services and increase fisheries activities in the area. Deputy Prime Minister and East Malaita MP, Hon. Manasseh Maelanga procured sixteen 15HP and four 40HP engines totaling $540,000.00 from Lee Kwok Kuen using constituency funds…
* Alleged fraudster yet to be summoned * Magistrate to inquire into accused’s state of mind Alleged fraudster yet to be summoned THE case of a man facing numerous charges of false pretense demanding with menace will be brought back to court on February 16. Ngedea is facing 25 counts of false pretense and 21…
THE wet weather experienced in the country is disturbing the hosting of the Telekom S-league (TSL) matches. Since the resumption of matches this year a total of seven matches were being postponed. The most recent matches to be postponed were two matches scheduled for Sunday at the Lawson Tama Stadium. “All Round 17 matches scheduled for Sunday…
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has congratulated the new Interim Commissioner of the Telecommunications Commissioner of Solomon Islands (TCSI) Calvin Ziru, on his appointment. A statement issued by the SICCI last week said: “The telecommunication industry has fundamentally changed how people and businesses communicate. A lot has been achieved, but a…
The use of weaved coconut baskets at the Western provincial capital main market has been popular for over four decades now and it is gaining popularity at the Gizo market. Each day visitors and customers would buy themselves a basket before doing their shopping at the market. The use of coconut baskets is to discourage…
Why is it that an unschooled villager or kid, unassisted by a teacher, picks up and speaks another language with not much difficulty? Why is it that a schooled person, assisted by a professional teacher for many years, finds it difficult to speak English fluently? If the techniques of learning another language effectively in a…
Introduction Fellow Solomon Islanders who are watching and listening to today’s national address, I commence my statement today by paying tribute to the late Sir Paul Tovua who was called rest by our Eternal Heavenly Father last Friday afternoon. Fellow Citizens, many of you would have heard the Message of Condolence that I put…