Cabinet approves further easing of COVID-19 restrictions for entry into the country CABINET on Thursday approved further easing of restrictions to enter Solomon Islands on incoming travelers, especially, the removal of the 72 hours PCR test prior to entering the country, a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet announced. Since the…
A new Permanent Secretary was sworn-in by the Governor General Sir David Vunagi at Government House, Wednesday. He is Mr. Lottie Vaisekavea from Nukukaisi village, Central Makira, Makira Ulawa Province. Prior to taking up his new post, Vaisekavea was the Program Manager of the Rural Development Program (RDP) for the past 14 years. Vaisekavea holds…
OPPOSITION Leader Hon Matthew Wale has called on the government to publish the independent report by KPMG NZ on the 161 Huawei towers project. Hon Wale raised the concern following revelations that KPMG’s New Zealand branch was contracted to independently review a controversial telco overhaul, through which Beijing will loan around US$66 million (SBD $544.3…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team will be conducting bomb blasting operations at Vaninia area, Seghe in the Western Province. Officer In-Charge of the EOD team Inspector Clifford Tunuki says, “The task will be carried out on Thursday 6 October 2022 from 9am to 4pm respectively.” Officer In-Charge, Inspector…
THE Solomon Airlines on 26th October 2022 will launch, open and start celebrating its 60 Years of operation. This was announced by the Solomon Airlines new CEO Gus Kraus in a press conference yesterday at Tourism Solomons Office at Mendana Avenue. Mr Kraus and the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Communication and Aviation, Moses…
HUNDREDS of Mothers Union members of the Anglican Diocese of Guadalcanal are gathering at St John Divine Church in Longu Tina, East Guadalcanal for their fourth Mothers Union Conference. A statement from the Diocese of Guadalcanal said the conference which will end on Saturday, started on Sunday 2nd October with a Holy Eucharistic Service led…
HE dreamt of serving his country as of this year as a qualified legal practitioner after completing his legal studies straight out of university in mid 2021. He graduated with a Diploma In Legal Practice (GDLP) at UniFiji last December with the hope of securing a job. However, the struggle became a reality after he…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Royal Solomon Islands Police Force is currently implementing a month-long operation to deter illegal driving and other traffic related activities in Honiara. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, Stephen Maesiola said the operation involves valid vehicle and driver’s license checks including Government Vehicle Permit checks. The exercise…
Cyber bullying is an instant threat to our pacific children and people and should be given zero tolerance. Therefore a need for well-informed and balanced facts and opinions is critical in maximizing opportunities to benefit the consumers and pacific people. Minister of Education and Human Resources Lanelle Tanangada highlighted this at the opening of the…
THE COVID-19 pandemic and its subsequent outbreak in the country had significantly impacted on the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) membership level which had seen a drop. This was revealed by the Fund’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and General Manager Mike Wate on Friday when presenting an overview of the Funds financial and operational…