Wale says cost of electricity in SI ‘terrible joke’

THE provision of electricity has been unreliable and at extremely excessive cost over many years since independence. Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale highlighted this in Parliament during his debate speech on the Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2023, Wednesday. MP Wale said excessive pricing and unreliable service are often characteristics of inefficient state-run monopolies. “In other words,…

Sol2023 PG venues certified by FIFA

THE Sol2023 Pacific Games venues have been certified ahead of the first ever Pacific Games to be held in the country next month. This means the venues have been established to be in compliance with requirements set by respective international sporting federations. This was confirmed by the National Hosting Authority (NHA) Executive Director Christian Nieng…

THE PROMISE EMPTY

PM’s pledge to salvage CEMA comes to nought as much of its funding is syphoned odd to help bolster shortfalls in the PG23 Games THE COMMODITY EXPORT MARKETIING AUTHORITY [CEMA], now trading as Solomon Commodities, has been forced to close down its copra buying centres in Pakera and Honiara due to lack of funding A…

Nation embraces baton tour

THE theme for the 2023 Pacific Games is captured in three simple words Challenge, Celebrate and Unity and as the event drawers closer and closer, there is already excitement in the air. For many Solomon Islanders, it was a proud moment when the country was given the honour to host the largest regional sporting event.…