PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has congratulated the Government and people of the Republic of Fiji on the occasion of their 53rd Independence Anniversary. In a signed congratulatory message to the Prime Minister of Fiji Sitiveni Rabuka, Prime Minister Sogavare assured Fiji of Solomon Islands renewed commitment to expand shared priorities, and align the two Melanesian…
An attempt by NHA Chair Dr Rodgers and Executive Director Nieng’s attempt to clarify the controversial awarding of the more than $6 million Toilet Paper contract only exposes the dubious dealings within the institution overseeing the hosting of the 17th Pacific Games AN attempt by the Sol2023 Pacific Games National Hosting Authourity (NHA) to defend…
LEADER of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has criticized the Government’s decision to fund a trip to Israel describing it as “unwise”. Hon Wale said this is yet another clear example of DCGA’s reckless action. He said the decision to fund a $1million trip to Israel indicates the Government’s misplaced priorities. “When our citizens struggle to…
MEMBERS of the Western Provincial Assembly (MPA) have voiced their grievance at the Western Provincial Planning Office for failure to comply with the requirements of the Policy Blueprint on Ward Development Committees (WDC). The grievance was articulated in a press statement released by the Chairman of the Non-executive Members MPA for Ward 7 (Vonunu) Rence…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have commenced a three weeks training for Honiara City Council (HCC) Law Enforcement Officers at Rove Police Headquarters. The training commenced on 9 October 2023 with an official opening program attended by senior officials including Honiara City Mayor and the RSIPF Executive. RSIPF Commissioner during the opening program…
THE Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) will release a new limited-edition $10 commemorative banknote to commemorate the XVII Pacific Games 2023, which will be held in November in Honiara. The CBSI said the new commemorative banknote will be launched ahead of the XVII Pacific Games 2023. “A tentative launch date is planned for 27th…
SOLOMON Islands Futsal Captain and OFC Futsal Legend Elliot Ragomo has officially retired from the National Futsal Team Kurukuru after the conclusion of the OFC Futsal Nations Cup 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand, last weekend. The recent tournament marked Ragomo’s final appearance for Kurukuru and for enthusiastic OFC supporters. Following Kurukuru’s third-place and fourth-place playoffs…
THE country’s education system needs to produce students who can become critical thinkers, problem solvers and have reflection abilities and not parrots who are taught to remember things. Opposition Leader Matthew Wale highlighted this last week in his contribution to the Education Bill 2023 debate in Parliament. He said two key traits in human formation…
MICAH Lea’alafa, the outstanding player for the Solomon Islands National Team Kurukuru has clinched the title of Golden Boot winner at the OFC Futsal Nations Cup. Lea’alafa showcased his remarkable skills by scoring an impressive 7 goals throughout the competition. In addition to Lea’alafa’s achievement, other awards were presented during the weeklong tournament. Vanuatu was…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Jeremiah Manele is in Bali, Indonesia to attend the 1st High Level Meeting (HLM) for Archipelago and Island States (AIS) and related meetings from 9th -11th October 2023. Minister Manele joins other AIS Leaders, Ministers and Senior government Officials. The theme of the 1st HLM is…