MASS REPATRIATION

THREE repatriation flights to bring home students studying in the Philippines are all set for next month. That’s according to Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) James Bosamata. Speaking at the weekly talk-back show on Sunday Bosamata said the dates for those repatriation flights include the 15th of September, 18th…

TO LEAD IS TO SERVE

‘Suidani challenges leaders to serve’ By WILSON SAENI in Auki MALAITA Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani has challenged leaders of Solomon Islands to follow the country’s motto ‘To lead is to serve.’ Premier Suidani in his speech to mark the Malaita Province’s 37th second appointed day said that leadership is still an issue in the country…

Gov’t to release impounded PPEs

Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Manasseh Maelanga had announced during the 37th Malaita Second Appointed Day that the impounded Malaita PPEs donated by Taiwan would be released to the Province.  Mr. Maelanga made the assurance in response to Premier Suidani’s appeal for the government to release the consignment to help the province’s preparations for the potential…

Repatriation flights temporarily suspended 

Secretary to Prime Minister yesterday stated repatriation flights are temporarily suspended to give time for the Oversight Committee to review, assess and improve on future repatriation flights. Dr. Rodgers highlighted this during the public open forum at the National Museum Auditorium on Friday. He said that during a meeting early this week, Caucus had advised…

Malaita Province Congratulated

Leader of the Official Opposition Group Mathew Wale had congratulated Malaita Province under the Suidani-led MARA government for their achievements so far. Speaking during the Malaita Provincial 37th second appointed day celebrations in Auki, the Auki Langalanga MP said Malaita Province, under MARA government, is doing well and deserves congratulation and recognition.  He pointed out…

DPM urges Malaitan’s to take pride in their contributions to SI

DEPUTY Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga has encouraged Malaitan’s to celebrate the province’s second appointed day with remembrance and pride. Speaking during the second appointed day celebrations in Auki, Malaita province today, the deputy Prime Minister said Malaitan’s must stand tall and take time to reflect and congratulate themselves for their contributions to the country. “We…

SPM call on SICA to respect Gov’t decisions 

SECRETARY to Prime Minister (SPM) Dr. Jimmie Rodgers is calling on Solomon Islands Churches Association (SICA), not to politicized efforts taken by the government. Dr. Rodgers made the statement during a public open forum yesterday at the National Museum Auditorium.  The SPM said that the government respects the churches and their contributions to nation-building. He…

Gov’t cancels repatriation flight

IN line with Repatriation Advisory Notice 9 the Chair of COVID-19 Oversight Committee Mr. James Remobatu issued a Cancellation Notice on the Solomon Islands Government repatriation flight IE698 BNE-HIR and IE699 AUCKL-HIR-BNE scheduled for 16th August 2020. This was advised through the Repatriation Advisory Notice No.8 dated 31 July 2020. The Government wishes to apologize…

MP PROBED OVER ACCIDENT

THE Member of Parliament (MP) for North-West Guadalcanal Bodo Detke is under investigation following his involvement in a recent traffic accident.Thats according to Deputy Police Commissioner Ian Vaev aso during the Commissioner’s weekly media conference, Thursday. “The traffic accident involving Member of Parliament for North-West Guadalcanal Bodo Detke is still under investigation,” he said. He…