THE Ministry of Communications & Aviation (MCA) is being accused of nepotism when awarding contracts to do maintenance around the Honiara International Airport vicinity. A concerned youth group from East Honiara raised the concern after receiving reports from within the ministry that the contracts were being given to the same people over the passing years.…
• Medics need PPE gears, says Dr. Kako• Malaita yet to receive donated medical kits By WILSON SAENI In Auki WE will not attend any COVID-19 suspected case in Malaita Province if we do not have protective gear, says Malaita Provincial Health Director Dr. Henry Kako. Dr. Kako made this clear in a meeting with concerned…
The Premier of the Western Province (WP) David Lani Gina has expressed big disappointment over why responsible authorities has seen it right to allow a Maesrk Container liner, Conship-Way to dock at Noro port amid ongoing concern over the global COVID -19 pandemic. The ship arriving in Noro last week has already created fear among the…
This is the speech by the Solomon Islands’ Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, delivered on Friday, 1st of May, 2020. Introduction Fellow Solomon Islanders, it is an honour to stand before you once again, to update you on the current situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic that has caused great distress throughout the world. Since the…
The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) wishes to clarify to the public that the MV Worship Light entry into the country did not breach any COVID-19 measures. The OPMC confirms that the MV Worship Light with regards to COVID-19 entry protocols was fully compliant. With regards to the Standard Operating Procedure, all…
Makira Ulawa Provincial Government has spearheaded two days of clean-up of Kirakira, the provincial capital last week. The clean up days, April 28 and 29 was the result of an earlier call by a school teacher from FM Campbell School for the provincial government to set aside a day or two to clean up the…
MINISTER for Health and Medical Services and Russel/Savo MP Dickson Mua has called on his people, non-voter and voters to leave aside their differences and work together for the betterment of their constituency. He made the call following the dismissal of the election petition case lodged against him in the High Court, Friday. The petitioner…
The Government has allocated SBD$8.7 million for food relief efforts caused by the recent tropical cyclone Harold. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare revealed this during his weekly nationwide address, Friday. “Fellow citizens, whilst we continue to maintain our fight against COVID-19 the government have not disregarded the impacts tropical cyclone Harold had on our country. “The…
Covid-19 threatens project, could be terminated: Virivolomo By ESTHER NURIA The multi-million dollar Japanese funded Honiara airport upgrade is now in limbo and is currently being suspended following the threats of the Coronavirus (Covid-19), says the permanent secretary for the Ministry of Communications & Aviation. This project aims to reduce aircraft turn around, provide…
ACTING police chief Mostyn Mangau is appealing to men in our communities to have respect for our women. He made the call following the recent incident at Gwaiau Village in North Malaita where a man allegedly killed his pregnant wife during a row. “I also appeal to men in our community to understand that women…