Probe into ‘leaked’ document

An investigation is underway to find out who is responsible for leaking the ‘China Security Treaty’ document.  Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare revealed this in Parliament yesterday. “An investigation is ongoing to find out who is responsible,” Mr. Sogavare said.  He described the incident as a ‘serious matter.’  “Matters are classified and there are confidential matters,…

Govt rebuts claims of financial distress

THE Government through the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MOFT) has refuted claims that Government is in a financial distress and have hit rock bottom. This was in response to our front page article on Tuesday. In a statement MOFT Permanent Secretary (PS) Mckennie Dentana reassures the public and all stakeholders, that although Solomon Islands…

Omicron likely detected

OMICRON variant is likely being detected at the quarantine centres in Honiara from passengers arriving from overseas in the past weeks. This was revealed by the Minister of Health and Medical Services Dr Culwick last night during his national situational Covid-19 update. He said 34 new Covid-19 cases were detected in the quarantine centres. These…

PPAC budget bogged down due to shortcomings

The Western Provincial Public Accounts Committee (PPAC) has been facing a hard time after tackling its first onerous  of scrutinizing the appropriation Bill 2022/2023 have again been bogged down with budget shortcomings. This was according to the Chairman of the PPAC, Hon. Isaac Vula Tatapu. He highlighted this issue during last week’s Full Assembly Meeting…

Solomon Finance Ltd is not NPF 

MEMBERS of the public who are seeking the services of Solomon Finance Ltd (SFL) should go to its office at the Anthony Saru Building and not the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) office.  SFL issued this statement today to notify SINPF members who are enquiring about loans from SFL through SINPF.  “Please take note…