Schools get Japan’s assistance

Two schools in the country have received assistance from the Japanese Government through the Grassroots & Human Security Project Grant, facilitated by the Japan Embassy in Honiara. The schools are Arnon Atomea Primary and Illia Primary Early Childhood Centre. Arnon Atomea is a school located in the heart of North Malaita and Illia is in…

Hou slams moves to oust ministers

PRIME Minister Rick Hou has denied any plans to sack ministers in his Cabinet. The Prime Minister issued a statement following a front-page article by Mr Alfred Sasako in the Island Sun on Monday, claiming that the Prime Minister could be dismissing five senior Ministers in his Cabinet. “These false rumors are advanced by people…

Murray’s hearing continues, Tuesday

The hearing of evidences on the million dollar fraud case of the former permanent secretary for the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) Henry Murray and his wife Rose will continue today. This was after no hearing was conducted yesterday to allow prosecution to obtain documents from the bank and sort out documents for the court…

NURSES ISSUE STRIKE NOTICE

THE Solomon Islands Nurses Association (SINA) has issued a 28-day strike notice to the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) last Friday over a possible breach by the Ministry over an agreement signed in 2007. National General Secretary of SINA Steven Maitani said under the Memorandum of Agreement, the Ministry of Health and the…

WHY POLICE INTERCEPTED

RSIPF explains why it intercepted 29 Bougainvilleans last week The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) says it had to intercept 29 Bougainvilleans traveling in three boats at sea near Vella la Vella Island in the Western Province on Tuesday 20 February because it had information that the group might pose a security risk to…

Gov’t told to cut vehicle import

The number of imported vehicles continues to increase yearly and will need further regulations to curb the rise. That’s according to the Ministry of Finance and Treasury principal statistician Henry Risoni. He was sharing his views in light of the increasing number of vehicles in Honiara city and other provincial centres. Raisoni said in 2016,…

Varley visits Gizo, reassures community

Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Commissioner, Matthew Varley on Sunday visited Gizo in the Western Province to meet with Premier Wayne Maepioh, police officers and the community following the conclusion of last week’s police operations. Accompanied by Assistant Commissioner of Crime and Intelligence, Ian Vaevaso, Commissioner Varley purposely made the visit to reassure Premier…

GAMES SUPPORT HAILED

Govt’s strong commitment to deliver 2023 Games lauded THE Pacific Games Council (PGC) has commended the Government for its strong commitment in ensuring Solomon Islands delivers the Pacific Games in 2023. A statement from the Prime Minister Press Secretariat said, Pacific Games Council President Vidhya Lakhan and his CEO Andrew Minoque highlighted this when they…