DRUG CRISIS:

The ongoing drug shortage in the country leaves the United Church-owned Helena Goldie Hospital in the Western Province in an ‘Emergency Mode’ HELENA GOLDIE HOSPITAL – the second largest hospital in Western Province – has gone into “emergency mode until further notice” as the acute drug shortage in the country worsens. Hospital authorities last week…

PM Sogavare farewells Governor General

Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP bids farewell to the Governor General, His Excellency Sir David Vunagi who travels to the Republic of Fiji Islands to attend the University of South Pacific’s graduation ceremony. Prime Minister Sogavare was joined by the Acting Chief Justice Rex Foukona, and Speaker of National Parliament, Patterson Oti in farewelling…

PM meets SI community in Port Vila

PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare concluded his official trip to Vanuatu last week with a meeting with the Solomon Islands- Vanuatu Community in Port Vila. Prime Minister Sogavare was in Port Vila for the 22nd Melanesian Spearhead Group Leaders Summit which concluded on Thursday. Leader of the Solomon Islands Vanuatu Community Miltus Fomani Maliu expressed sincere…

Positive start for Solympics

SOLOMON Islands national men’s U23, Solympics kicked off their OFC Olympic Qualifiers with a 3-0 over Vanuatu yesterday in New Zealand. Solympics took a 1-0 lead in the first half before adding another two goals in the second half to seal victory. Team captain Javin Wae got the scoring underway for Solympics, a 31st minute…

SITCO empowers Gaobata farmers with 50,000 vegetable seedlings

IN an inspiring initiative to promote sustainable development and uplift local communities, the Solomon Islands Tobacco Company (SITCo) has joined hands with the Gaobata Farmers Association (GFA) to bolster food security, generate income and improve livelihoods. A handing over ceremony was held at GGPOL 1 where SITCo donated 50,000 vegetable seedlings to Gaobata Farmers Association.…

GF Jones SDA Church dedication

AFTER years of construction, GF Jones Adventist Church in the heart of the Western Provincial Capital Gizo will be formally dedicated tomorrow – Wednesday 30 August. The structure of the church was established decades ago and members of the congregation have been working hard over the years to support the completion of the construction work.…