THE Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is set to file an appeal against the sentence imposed on Robert Manu, the former procurement officer of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS). Manu received a two-year suspended sentence for corruptly receiving $195,000 in exchange for facilitating payments to a fake shipping company.…
THE Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Peter Shanel Agovaka has called on the Member of Parliament (MP) for East Honiara, Morris Toiraena to elaborate on his call for “change.” This follows MP Toiraena’s appeal to his colleagues to transform the spirit of Parliament, which he described as being perceived by the public as…
THE Minister for Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS), Wayne Ghemu has hailed the Provincial Government Strengthening Programme (PGSP) as the driver of change in the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS). He said the PGSP enabled the MPGIS to break the cycle of ‘no capacity, no responsibility and no resources,’ which the…
THE Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) held a police family activity at the Rove Headquarters, bringing together about 150 children and their family members to celebrate Christmas and the New Year and to promoting cross-cultural exchange and understanding. The event featured a calligraphy workshop, a tea ceremony experience…
VEHICLE owners in North West Guadalcanal are raising the alarm over the deteriorating state of the Kesao Bridge, urging responsible authorities to ensure immediate repair works to avert potential accidents. The concerned vehicle owners describe the bridge as a high-risk, particularly for those transporting heavy loads. Elder Luteru Kunuku, a long-time resident of the Kesao…
MARAVARI community in South Vella, Western Province on Thursday witnessed the enthronement of its new tribal chief. He is Chief Edward Kavirisi. Four House of Chief from Vela La Vela, Chiefs representatives across South Vella, Minister of Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs (MGPTEA) Officials from Gizo, church leaders and communities gathered at Maravari village…
THE increasing reported cases of sexual offences in Choiseul Province has sparked urgent calls for increased awareness and preventative measures. Recent statistics revealed a concerning surge in sexual offence cases within the province, raising alarms among community leaders and advocacy groups. Authorities stressed the need for more educational campaigns and community engagement to address the…
The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) delivered yet again another successful and enriching series of awareness on the Constituency Development Funds (CDF) Act 2023 for constituents and communities of East Makira Constituency (EMC) from December 15th – 24th, 2024. This followed a series of similar awareness programs conducted by MRD on the new CDF legislation…
The Honiara City Council (HCC) Physical Planning Division and the Honiara Planning and Development Board remind all residents of Honiara that it is a legal requirement to obtain building permits before undertaking any construction or development activities. This includes constructing new buildings, property fencing, soil excavation, tree cutting, renovations, and constructing retaining walls within Honiara…
Permanent Secretary (PS) Stanley Waleanisia has been reappointed to the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey (MLHS). Mr. Waleanisia from Malaita Province was sworn in on Wednesday by the Governor General, His Excellency Reverend David Tiva Kapu to formalize his appointment. He was first appointed Permanent Secretary to the Ministry on 12 March 2012, a…