Central Bank of Solomon Islands’ (CBSI) target to achieve additional 70,000 locals having access to appropriate and affordable financial services has been achieved well ahead of its target year. The target set in 2010 predicted year 2015 in meeting this objective. This fine achievement was made in the last quarter of last year and is…
People from South Guadalcanal constituency have expressed grave concerns over their Member of Parliament’s failure to provide relief assistance following last month’s flooding. South Guadalcanal’s Weathercoast is one of hardest-hit areas during the recent heavy rains which destroyed food gardens and water supply systems in the region. South Guadalcanal people who reside in other parts…
Gold Ridge Mining Limited (GRML) says it concurs with the findings of the United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) team that the tailings dam requires timely professional management. GRLM director Mr Lehany said the Site Stabilisation Plan they previously provided to the national government includes action items regarding the tailings dam. “GRML agrees with…
The first ever mobile banking forum held in Honiara was a success. Hosted by the Central bank of Solomon Islands, the forum was held to gauge the current trend of the new forms of mobile banking services in the country. It was also organised to understand the current challenges faced in this area and to…
Police cleared roadblocks a group was trying to set up around the King George to Burns Creek area yesterday afternoon. This came as police announced the launch of a major security operation to target the current lawlessness experiences in parts of Honiara. “Additional officers have been deployed and are patrolling Honiara and surrounding communities,” acting…
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) lost 12 computers when burglars broke into their computer lab in the early hours of Friday. The incident came as a shock to the university because the computer lab at Panatina campus was the most secured building of all SINU facilities. A spokesman said while they had break-ins previously, this…
A former police intelligence officer has questioned the reliability, effectiveness and credibility of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force’s (RSIPF) intelligence network. This came following Friday night’s riot which the former intelligence officer described as “result of police’s intelligence failure”. The officer, who asked not to be named, said he was surprised to note that…
The spread of domestically produced pornographic materials in Auki town has sparked criticism from community and church elders and the police. Over the past weeks, pornographic materials allegedly produced by various individuals in Auki have been in circulation. But this has not gone down well with elders within communities and churches, who said that such…
Adolescent obesity is a national health concern. This statement was made by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services after Solomon Islands was found to be within the top 20 fattest counties in the world. Adolescent or teenage obesity is a great concern, especially with the increasing population of diabetic and overweight patients admitted and…
A series of dance competitions organised as part of the Auki road show by Origin Energy Solomon Islands (OESI) and Island Enterprises Limited (IEL) has very much hyped and attracted the Auki public. Over the three day road show, two dance competitions have been staged with the winners all bagging home 2 burner gas stoves,…