Family Protection Bill

Dear Editor – I was driving down to town this morning (yesterday) when I heard submissions made by the office of DPP to the Bills & Legislation Committee live by SIBC. However, DPP’s contribution was interesting which made me to share few thoughts in this medium. The issue I wish to share is the discipline…

Let’s use social media wisely

THIS has been an interesting week after last Saturday night’s crowning of the 2016 Miss Solomons Pageant. Camilla Grossmith, who was sponsored by King Solomon Hotel, was our new queen. We congratulate Ms Grossmith and wish her well as she prepares to stake her claim for the Miss Pacific Islands crown. Last Saturday’s crowning ceremony…

More health workers needed

SOUTH Pacific countries need more people to get into the health services. President of International Council of Nurses, Dr Judith Shamian highlighted this during the opening ceremony at Mendana hotel in Honiara on Monday. “As the population in the South Pacific gets increasing every time, it is demanding that more workers are needed into the…

Faith based groups share views on Family Bill

FAITH Based organisations want to see less power given to the Director in the Child and Family Welfare Bill 2016. They raised their concerns when they appeared before the Bills and Legislation Committee in Parliament on Wednesday. The groups, which included Family Support Centre, Christian Care Centre, and Solomon Islands Christian Association, thought there should…

First dengue case in Buala

BUALA Hospital in Isabel Province has recorded one confirmed dengue fever case for the first time. The case was recorded towards the end of last month when the patient was undergoing treatment at Buala hospital. Hospital Director Dr Helen Hopkins said that there was only one confirmed case so far despite the many suspect cases…

Pepeo is still on the run

A MAN who has failed to turn up in court since last year to answer to his charges including one that he allegedly collided with another car killing the driver, is yet to be located and re-arrested. Robert Pepeo has been under a warrant of arrest since November 2015. Public Prosecutor John Wesley Zoze on…

Commander PPF takes RSIPF’s deputy post

The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) Participating Police Force Commander (CPPF), John Tanti has taken his oath before the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Commissioner Frank Prendergast at Rove Police Headquarters on the on Monday this week. Commander John Tanti takes his oath to carry out duties as Deputy Commissioner of Royal…