SNGC embarks on sanitation project

SANITATION is amongst South New Georgia-Rendova-Tetepare Constituency (SNGC) priorities as it takes necessary steps toward implementation of its sanitation project. Constituency Project Officer (CPO), John Dokese said implementation will target households, schools and churches. He said their constituency office team is taking serious steps toward its implementation to guarantee access to proper sanitation by constituents.…

$2.34-billion CDF racket

THE nation’s 50 Constituencies raked in more than $2.34 billion in grants from the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in the eight years to 2022, according to the latest figures on disbursements. According to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), Samson Viulu, this year alone each Constituency received $6.8 million, which include…

MONETARY POLICY STANCE FOR SEPTEMBER 2022

At its monetary policy meeting on 22nd September 2022, the Board of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands decided to adopt an accommodative monetary policy stance, geared more towards taming inflation for the next six months.  The decision follows the need to continuously support a durable recovery while ensuring that inflation remains intact going forward.  Economic…

EXPLICIT PHOTOS PROBED

RSIPF investigates its own officer for sending sexually explicit photos of himself to female subordinates A SENIOR police officer is under investigation following allegations he sent photographs taken of his private part to female officers under his command. Six female police officers have lodged formal complaints against their boss, accusing him of sending them sexually…

SOLOMON PORTS TO PROVIDE TRAFFIC LIGHTS FOR HONIARA CITY

Solomon Ports today signed a memorandum of  understanding with the Ministry of Infrastructure  Development (MID) for the provision of Traffic Lights,  warning sign boards, and road markings for Honiara City.  The signing was conducted by SIPA’s Chief Executive  officer Mr. Eranda Kotelawala, and the Permanent  Secretary of MID Mr. Stephen Maesiola at MID’s  headquarters in…