NOT IN USA

US officials tell SIG that ex-premier Suidani and his political advisor are not in the US MALAITA Province’s controversial ex-premier, Daniel Suidani and his political advisor, Celsius Talifilu, are not in the United States, despite persistent claims to the contrary, it was revealed yesterday. It is understood, US senior officials confirmed this in a meeting…

Thank you US for Mercy’s return!

SO, it had been announced that the United States (US) Naval Hospital Ship ‘Mercy’ will return to our shores come November 19 when the 2023 Pacific Games will commence. This is made possible through the understanding of the US Government of the importance of allowing this floating hospital to return to Solomon Islands to support…

Digital promotion of women’s economic empowerment a priority – Dr Alependava

THE National Government’s promotion of women’s economic empowerment in this digital age will particularly focus on women and girls in the informal market sector whose contribution to the economy often goes unrecognised and undocumented. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs (MWYCFA),  Dr Cedrick Alependava, stated this in his country…

Airport capable of receiving more athletes

AS the countdown to the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara later this year continues, the Ambassador of Japan to Solomon Islands, Miwa Yoshiaki highlighted that the modern Honiara International Airport can receive more athletes. The airport facilities have been modernised under the recently completed Japan-funded Honiara International Airport Improvement Project and were handed over by…