Honiara – A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that most countries are not using one of the cheapest and most effective measures to reduce death and suffering from tobacco – taxation of tobacco products. “Tobacco taxation is critical to reduce the use of tobacco in Solomon Islands,” says WHO Officer-in-charge Dr.…
The Honiara City Mayor Alfrence Fatai has called for the failed Sol-Plaza contractor China United to cooperate with the work of the Town & Country Planning Board. Speaking to this paper, the City mayor express disappointment after learning the claims made by China United, stating that the project is complete and they receive no notice…
The Honiara City Council has clarified reports on the extension of the Rapid Employment Project (REP) which appeared in this paper on Wednesday. The HCC in a full council meeting on the July 1, moved a resolution expressing its desire and commitment for REP to be continued for a further five years. The extension of…
LOCAL products are being highlighted and displayed by members of the Solomon Islands of Women in Business Association (SIWIBA) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG) at the Digicel PNG women in business expo and has attracted a lot of attention. A team of 8 members attended the event in Port Moresby. SIWIBA President and…
Government not compel to pay compensation Member of Parliament (MP) for South Malaita Rick Hou has condemned recent Cabinet’s endorsement for $3.7 million to compensate Sun Express for the damages and boat hiring to Mbike Island, on the days before the election victory by the DCC government. In an exclusive interview with the former Finance…
Honiara City Council (HCC) has extended the Rapid Employment Project (REP) for another five years with the World Bank. The decision was made after the full council meeting last week. This was confirmed by the deputy City Mayor Eddie Ngava. “After our meeting last week, we come up with a resolution to extend another five…
THE Independent Leaders has thanked the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government on the declaration of the new Attorney General (AG) which was announced last month. Speaking to members of the local media in a press conference on Monday, the leader of the independent group Manasseh Maelanga acknowledged the government for finally announcing the new…
An amazing colourful fashion festival to celebrate 37th Independence and raise funds for children’s playground at the National Referral Hospital was successfully hosted at the Honiara Hotel last week. The event also offered the opportunity for local fashion designers to showcase their dress designs which captured the attention of all those who turned up to…
Australia will support the deployment of provincial assessment teams following cyclone Raquel. A statement from the Australian High Commission office in Honiara said, the teams will assess the level of damage to households, livelihoods and infrastructure caused by the cyclone. “Australia is very pleased to support the deployment of provincial assessment teams, as a crucial…
PACIFIC SCOOP – Vanuatu’s Prime Minister, Sato Kilman, has spoken for the first time since being voted back into office three weeks ago and the vote by the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders Summit on the West Papuan application for membership at their meeting in Honiara, Solomon Islands, nearly two weeks ago. Kilman broke his…