SI, China seal deal

SOLOMON Islands has struck a new deal on economic and technical cooperation with China. The deal was sealed during a signing ceremony on Wednesday in Honiara. A government issued statement said Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare signed the agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation with the Chinese Ambassador Li Ming. PM Sogavare signed on behalf of…

PM pays tribute to St Joseph’s School for its role in educating Solomon Islanders

PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has paid tribute to St Joseph’s Catholic National Secondary School as a learning institution that has played a pivotal role in educating Solomon Islanders. Speaking during the school’s 75th Anniversary celebrations today, the Prime Minister said as we reflect on the past, we note with great admiration the resilience, growth and…

JABLESS WORKERS REMOVED

THREE staff working under a contract for Kolombangara Forest and Plantation Limited (KFPL) on Kolombangara, Western Province have been relieved from official duty after declining to take their jab. The workers were reportedly terminated after they decided not to take their jabs early this week. These workers are based in Poitete and Ringi. They have…

Repatriation flight from Fiji

A proposed repatriation flight to bring home local students studying in Fiji is set for 26th October 2021 pending Cabinet’s approval. This was echoed by the Secretary to Prime Minister, Dr Jimmy Rodgers in a radio talk back show on Sunday. He said they will be going back to Cabinet this week for a proposal on…