The National Parliament of Solomon Islands today, Thursday 24th April commenced the Third Meeting of the 12th Parliament, with the ceremonial Speech from the Throne delivered by His Excellency the Governor General, Sir David Tiva Kapu. The Governor General was formally invited by Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, in accordance with Standing Order 7(4), to…
The Takwa Community in North Malaita is now better equipped to withstand natural disasters, following a two-day simulation training exercises conducted by the Church Action Agency Network Disaster Operation (CANDO) and its partners recently. CANDO is The Church Agencies Network – Disaster Operations (CAN DO) was formed in 2015 to better coordinate and strengthen our…
A total of thirty-three participants from the private sector and members of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) have successfully completed a two-day intensive Food Safety Training aimed at enhancing food production standards across the country. Organized by SICCI under its Export Industry Develop department, the training was facilitated in collaboration with…
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Mr. Ali Saad Mohamed Habab Al-Hajri, on Wednesday presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor General of Solomon Islands, His Excellency Sir David Tiva Kapu, at Government House. Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu congratulated Ambassador Al-Hajri on his…
Gizo Hospital at the provincial capital of Western Province has recorded a steady rise in malaria cases over the past few weeks and months. Health officials at the hospital confirmed that most of the recent cases are Plasmodium vivax (PV), one of the two most common types of malaria parasites in the Solomon Islands. Speaking…
A MAN accused of taking part in the November 2021 riot in Honiara was discharged on Tuesday in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court. The discharge comes after the prosecution made an application to withdraw the charge of Taking Part in an Unlawful Assembly against Joe Lefoto’o. The application was made under section 190 (2) (b) (ii)…
Vonunu in South Vella Western Province will be buzzing with excitement as the community sets to host a first-ever Under-14 tournament starting Thursday April 24. The event is being described as a landmark event that brings national-level football directly to local doorsteps. Organised by the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF), the two-day tournament will feature…
Two local contractors have commenced essential road drainage maintenance and clean-up operations along the Honiara Main Highway. They started operation in the past two weeks. Niter Civil Construction is responsible for the stretch from Henderson Court to the Ranadi Roundabout. SINBAD Construction is managing activities from the Ranadi Roundabout to the Honiara City Council junction.…
Government’s intention to explore a labour mobility scheme that would see Solomon Islands nurses and doctors sent to the Cook Islands has been slammed by the Opposition Hon Matthew Wale describing the move as ‘short sighted and reckless.’ In a statement today, Wednesday, Wale said the Prime Minister’s recent announcement reflects his disconnect from…
THE stability and solidarity of the ruling Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has come under question mark. Critics say if GNUT is really stable, why the secret meeting between former Prime Minister, now Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon Manasseh Sogavare and former Prime Minister and MP for Central Honiara, Hon Gordon Darcy…