JABLESS WORKERS REMOVED

THREE staff working under a contract for Kolombangara Forest and Plantation Limited (KFPL) on Kolombangara, Western Province have been relieved from official duty after declining to take their jab. The workers were reportedly terminated after they decided not to take their jabs early this week. These workers are based in Poitete and Ringi. They have…

Repatriation flight from Fiji

A proposed repatriation flight to bring home local students studying in Fiji is set for 26th October 2021 pending Cabinet’s approval. This was echoed by the Secretary to Prime Minister, Dr Jimmy Rodgers in a radio talk back show on Sunday. He said they will be going back to Cabinet this week for a proposal on…

Ministry recognises service of teachers

THE Government through the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) has recognised the service offered by all teaching professionals in the country. Minister for Education Lanelle Tanangada highlighted this in her remarks to mark the World Teacher’s Day celebration in Honiara, Tuesday. The event commenced with a fellowship service at the Holy Cross…

Rice shortage hits Gizo

WESTERN Provincial capital Gizo is experiencing rice shortage with most of the shops running out of stock. Over the past days people from the neighboring islands traveling over to do their normal daily shopping have been denied the opportunity to buy a bag of rice at most of the shops in Gizo. The shortage of…