PM commends GP on COVID rollout program

PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has congratulated the Guadalcanal Provincial Government on the launch of their COVID-19 vaccination rollout program Friday last week. The Prime Minister commended the Guadalcanal Premier Francis Sade and his deputy, Lazarus Rima for taking the lead to be the first two to be vaccinated. Prime Minister Sogavare said the actions taken…

U16 S’ Cup showdown today

THE much waited U16 Solomon Cup tournament will kick off at the DC Park, Saturday. Day one of the competition will feature four matches, two from each pool. Pool A will host Guadalcanal and Choiseul at 10am followed by Temotu and Makira Ulawa at 12noon. Pool B will see Western Province take on host Honiara…

$1.5m for FAMOA Council of Chiefs

THE Australian government has offered SBD$1.5 million to the FAMOA Council of Chiefs Wednesday this week, during the ground-breaking ceremony for the New Patrol Boat Outpost in Shortland Islands. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare on behalf of the Government of Australia handed over the cheque (replica) to Chief Lawrence Hotomo, Chairman of the Board of Trustees…

“TELL US MORE”

Suidani wants clarity on USAID SCALE Program ORGANISATIONS responsible for implementing the USAID SCALE Program in Malaita Province must clearly define their roles and goals in the implementation of the program for the province. Malaita Province premier, Daniel Suidani made this statement during a virtual meeting organised by one of the five USAID SCALE Program…