A delegation from Solomon Islands recently attended a significant discussion on border management systems in Canberra and Brisbane, Australia. The delegation from the Immigration Division of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) was led by Permanent Secretary, Mr Riley Mesepitu. The trip was held from 14 to 20 October 2024. The focus…
Bekabeka Adventist Community High School on Gatokae, Marovo, Western Province has successfully held its annual graduation ceremony on Monday. The ceremony featured more than 20 form six students participating in the annual graduation and prize giving day. The occasion was staged as the students prepare to sit for their external exams in the coming weeks.…
THE Premier of Western Province, Billy Veo has slammed the Motion of No-Confidence (MONC) scheduled to be tabled on Wednesday 30 October as one with ‘no concrete evidence.’ The non-executive group who filed the motion last week, accused the Premier of gross misuse of power and misappropriation of public funds. Veo’s Alliance for Change, Alignment…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and the Office of Auditor General (OAG) have commenced preliminary discussions on the OAG’s Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) audit report. However, RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau confirmed that RSIPF is waiting for the OAG to formally refer the report to RSIPF to commence investigation. Commissioner Mangau said, any issue…
LEADER of Opposition Matthew Wale says the Auditor General’s Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) report is an indictment on the DCGA government and its reckless handling of the scheme. In a statement Wednesday Wale said, any government half as competent should have known about the abuse of public funds under the ESP. He said it is…
Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, His Excllency (H.E) William Soaki has joined a high-level delegation from the Solomon Islands led by Minister of Communication and Aviation, Hon. Fredrick Kologeto on an official visit to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG). The visit was aimed to enhance bilateral cooperation in the communications and…
AS of Monday this week, five gold sponsors and one silver sponsor have been secured by the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (SICCI) for the upcoming Business Excellence Award (BEA). They are: ANZ for Large Business of the Year Award, Bank of South Pacific (BSP) for Business Contribution to the Community Award, NZ…
A generous couple from Australia is supporting Vare-Tutty Adventist Primary school in North Vella, Western Province to build a much-needed sanitation and hand-wash facilities for the students. David and Suzanne Bannister recently donated six toilet systems and building materials to the school for a new ablution block. And parents, guardians and supporters used the recent…
The Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale has criticized the Prime Minister’s (PM) recent overseas engagements describing them as a “diplomatic hopscotch” lacking clear priorities. The Prime Minister missed the United Nations General Assembly, citing urgent domestic duties. Yet, just days later, he flew to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He also announced that he would…
The Honiara City Council (HCC) Lord Mayor, Cr. Eddie Kasute’e Siapu has issued a strong call to the public, giving a grace period till this Thursday 24th of October 2024, for all public vehicle owners in Honiara City to voluntarily remove tinted glass windows immediately. This applies to only taxis, buses, and pickup trucks registered under the…