Ausaid cuts interrupt projects

The Australian Government aid cuts have interrupted Solomon Islands sanitation and health programs. Australia’s Greens has said to have village projects halted half way through completion is wrong, and has left many Australians ashamed about how the government is operating. Greens party spokesperson on aid, Senator Lee Rhiannon says more aid cuts announced by Canberra…

Plan to move motion ‘open’

The Parliamentary opposition group has indicated their open plan to move a motion of no confidence in the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) government. An insider revealed that it is not confirmed, but it remains open, the plan to move the motion after the passage of the national budget in the March sitting. “The office…

Police boss spells out priority focus

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will be focusing more on alcohol-related issues this year. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast during last week’s media conference said tackling alcohol-related crimes including family violence are important and will be under police microscope this year. “Police records have indicated a surge in the number of such crimes towards…

PS reminds CPA executive of responsibilities

Central Islands Provincial executive members were being reminded of their responsibilities of ensuring the implementation of developments and delivering of services to people. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening Stanley D Pirione made the reminder during the swearing in of members on Friday. “Your responsibilities as leaders are to make sure services…