TAX MAN AXED

Wale questions termination of top tax investigator The Leader of Opposition has expressed disgust at the removal of a top investigator in the Inland Revenue Division (IRD) allegedly directed by Prime Minister Sogavare. Matthew Wale in a statement issued on Monday said, of the $130 million of extra tax that was recovered as a result…

Children’s day marked

SUVA, FIJI – Children in the Pacific region on Saturday join millions more around the world to celebrate World Children’s Day, together with government ministries, schools, and communities, as part of UNICEF’s global day of action for children, by children. “I am happy to be one of the children in the world to stand up…

GPPOL scoops PM‘s award

GUADALCANAL Plantation Palm Oil Limited (GPPOL) has scooped the Solomon Island Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI) Prime Minister’s Business Excellence Award. It is the top award of the prestigious 2021 SICCI Business Excellence Award (BEA). BEA Award night was held at Coral Sea Resort & Casino West Honiara on Saturday night. Prime Minister Manasseh…

SINU welcomes Dr. Rodie

Dr. Patricia Rodie has rejoined Solomon Islands National University (SINU) as their new Dean of the Faculty of Education and Humanities. She took up the role early this month, a statement issued by the University said yesterday. Dr. Rodie was once the former Head of School of Education and Deputy Director of the Solomon Islands…

Anglican Church calls for support

THE Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACPM) is appealing to all Anglicans to support all fundraising efforts towards the establishment of John Coleridge Patteson University on Guadalcanal. Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Melanesia Leonard Dawea said all Anglicans must get behind the John Coleridge Patterson University (JCPU) Fundraising Sub-Committee and its plans to raise the…

COAST REIGNS

Historical win for Central Coast CENTRAL Coast FC has created history by winning the Telekom S-league (TSL) for the first time. Coast ended their campaign with an impressive 49 points following their 1-1 draw with Marist FC in the final match of the season at Lawson Tama yesterday. Coast Coach Jacob Moli thanked everyone who…

PM acknowledges SICCI’s partnership

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare acknowledges the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce (SICCI) for its partnership in promoting the government’s COVID 19 vaccination roll-out program. Prime Minister Sogavare formally thanked SICCI during Saturday night’s Business Excellence Award ceremony, a statement issued by Prime Minister Press Secretariat said. “I wish to reaffirm the government’s commitment to the…