JQY – one of the major hardware suppliers in Honiara – has rejected claims which, among other things said the Company has a special standing with the government. Wendy Amangongo Mount who wrote the article also accused Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare of withholding the name of MV Solomon Prestige 2 the boat which she said…
On Friday 18 February 2022, all ten (10) Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) officers successfully graduated from the Rifle User Training Program conducted in Australia by full-time Australian Federal Police Operational Safety Trainers. All members demonstrated the necessary safety, weapon discipline, tactical and shooting skills to graduate from the program. Commencing this week six…
THE Government of the Republic of Korea on Tuesday handed over to the Solomon Islands Government 5 vehicles to support the National Hosting Authority’s logistic in preparation to host the Pacific Games, 2023. The Hyundai Tucson SUVs are received on behalf of the Government by the National Hosting Authority Chair and Secretary to Prime Minister,…
A FORMAL process for the Out Board Motor (OBM) application for exemption to travel to Honiara from Central Province for necessary reasons had been set up. This was announced by the Central Islands Province, Provincial Disaster Operations Committee (CIPPDOC). Provincial Disaster Officer for Central Islands Province, Herrick Savusi explained, that under the process the OBM…
THE Country as of Tuesday recorded 77 new Covid-19 positive cases and two (2) deaths. This brings the total number of Covid-19 cases to 5968, and 83 deaths recorded in the country so far. Minister of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Dr Culwick Togamana confirmed the figures in his weekly Covid-19 update, last night. Dr…
WHILE the people of Honiara and the rest of the country are worried about the corona virus protocols such as social distancing and wearing of masks, the outlying Atolls of Malaita Outer Islands (MOI) are worried about neither. Thanks in no small part to Ontong Java’s very own medical doctor, Reginald Aipia. Dr. Aipia, now…
Provinces expected to see hike in Covid-19 cases, says health AS the Covid-19 outbreak in Honiara starting to show signs of slowing down, provinces are expecting surge in Covid-19 patients. Minister for Health and Medical Service (MHMS), Dr Culwick Togamana said, the virus is now transmitted to our rural areas where 70 to 80 percent…
Transparency Solomon Islands calls on the Executive Government to deal with the alleged unwanted and unprofessional behaviour and conduct of the Papua New Guinea Police Contingent in country at the request of our government following the protest and the rioting, lotting, that followed. Whilst Transparency Solomon Islands appreciates and commends the government of Papua New…
AS COVID related deaths are expected to increase, Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale has urged the government to urgently address the issue on the alternative burial site. In a statement on Tuesday, Hon Wale said it had been two weeks since the government made an assurance that they have identified a location close to Betikama,…
PORT VILA, VANUATU (22 February 2022): After a lengthy process, the MSG Secretariat has a new Director General, he is Mr. Leonard Louma OBE from Papua New Guinea. This follows an announcement by the Chairman of the MSG and Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Honourable James Marape in an Official Statement issued on the…