TESTS NEGATIVE

For two close contact suspects By ESTHER NURIA Newsroom, Honiara   TESTS conducted on the two students suspected of having COVID-19 after being in contact with the first confirmed positive student have turned out negative. Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Permanent Secretary (PS) Pauline McNeil announced the good news in a press conference yesterday. …

Who is responsible?

‘Visa, passport issues cause headache to gov’t’ By ANDREW FANASIAHoniara Newsroom AS the repatriation exercise of local students studying in the Philippines continues, visa and passport hiccups remain a huge challenge for the government. It was understood that some students have overstayed their visas and to process a new one takes time. The government has…

‘STEP DOWN OR FACE THE MUSIC’

  PREMIER Daniel Suidani – Malaita’s most vocal political leader – has been given an ultimatum to step down or face the music on the floor of the Provincial Assembly in Auki later this month. A letter containing a No Confidence motion Notice in Premier Suidani and his government was delivered to the Provincial Assembly…

ITS 3.7%

NPF announces 3.7% credit rating with $95m paid to members’ account By IAN M.KAUKUINewsroom, Honiara   THE Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) on Wednesday announced a credit rate of 3.7% to its members’ contribution for the 2020 financial year, a less of 2.1% from last year which is 8.5%.  This means a total of $95million…

Wale slams PM over climate change speech

Opposition Leader, Hon. Matthew Wale has slammed the Prime Minister’s United Nations General Assembly speech on climate change early this week. The Opposition Leader says, “It is hypocrisy on the PM’s part highlighting the importance of addressing the impact of climate change on the country but showing no serious commitments to it.” “A clear reflection…

Police “Blue Ribbon Day”

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) today (29 September 2020) joined police services around the world to mark the “Blue Ribbon Day – Police Remembrance Day” when police officers remember colleagues who have passed away during the past year.  RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau says, “This is a time for officers of the RSIPF and…