THERE is still no word from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) as to when the next Parliament will commence its sitting for this year. Three months on and the Office of the Clerk and Speaker of the National Parliament Office are yet to receive advice from the Prime Minister’s Office, an…
TWO Solomon Islanders working on farms in Australia under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme are suing their employers for injuries sustained in the course of their duty. Thomas Lency and Morris Tataiora both got injured while on duty last year. Since then, they have been put out of work while recovering from their…
The National Disaster Council (NDC) in its efforts to support the Temotu Provincial Response to the twin weather systems, the Planning Function Team within the National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) has developed a Response Plan of action. The document captures a plan of actions to be taken for the deployment of resources in responding to…
STUDENTS of Betikama Adventist College (BAC) in East Honiara are enjoying local garden produces to their meals this week after members of the East Honiara District Federation donated uncooked food to the school’s dining hall over the weekend. Members of the Dorcas personally traveled to the school and handed over the food produce to the…
SIXTY-THREE athletes from Solomon Islands are now in Australia to train and participate in the country’s competitions as part of preparations for the 2023 Pacific Games. A statement from Solomon Islands National Institute of Sports (SINIS) performance manager Jackie Travertz said the 63 athletes represent three sporting federations – athletics, triathlon and swimming. Travertz said…
A combined Church Service on Sunday afternoon at the St. Barnabas Cathedral officially concluded 3 days of various activities marking the Pacific Games ‘Safe and Green Games Strategy’ launching. Prime Minister and Minister responsible for PG2023, Hon. Manasseh and Madam Emmy Sogavare were among dignitaries who graced the religious assemblage. Preaching on the theme “Come…
A five-day Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) training course was conducted at Central Fire Station in Honiara recently. The course was attended by 18 participants from the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO), Airport Fire, and Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF)’s Fire Rescue. The Course was facilitated by a representative from Fire Rescue New South…
A 25-year-old motocross rider died at the National Referral Hospital early this morning from injuries sustained when his motor bike hit a car at Kukum on Sunday. According to eye-witnesses, the accident happened around 1pm at the junction into Kukum Police Station. They said the bike was travelling at high speed on the highway when…
THE 2023 President’s Cup futsal tournament which was initially proposed to kick off last week has been rescheduled for March 13th. The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) competition department confirmed the duration of the tournament to start at March 13th and end at March 17th at the Friendship Hall. This was agreed upon in a…
THREE on three basketball has completed their first competition for this year at the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sports (SINIS) yesterday. It was a one day competition which includes nine teams, five men’s teams and four women’s teams. Legend Team won the men’s competition and Nice Ballers won the women’s category. “Congratulations to Legend…