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THE regional eye care centre built at the National Referral Hospital grounds is making progress and is expected to complete soon. The building is in its final phase of completion. Acting Chief executive officer (CEO) of the National Referral Hospital, Dr Rodger Maraka said the building is nearing its completion. “Most of the external work…
A silver lining begins to appear at the end of the clouds for the children of the 2014 April flash flood victims as a school established for them at the April Hills in East Honiara takes a leap forward. The development comes in the form of a two weeks training on Accelerate Christian Education (ACE)…
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…
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…
THE $10 million scandal that rocked the Ministry of Health in 2012 is still an issue to the people of Ontong Java, Malaita Outer Island (MOI). This is because the scandal had affected the completion of their clinic on Pelau Island. The refurbishment of Pelau’s clinic and Manuopo Area Health Clinic in Temotu Province were…
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…
THE heavy downpour in the past few days has already irked some residents and has put many in preparatory modes. There were no reports of severe flooding but the weather office have forecasted that rain will continue. Residents of Independence Valley, West Honiara were already put to work by the flooding drains that inundated some…
Former Malaita premier Edwin Suibaea has congratulated his successor Peter Channel Ramohia and encouraged him to work hard to move the province forward. Suibaea was premier from 2010 to 2014. He lost his seat in last month’s election to newcomer Glen Waneta. Speaking from his hometown of Malu’u, Suibaea said he was happy for Ramohia…
Christina Houaisuta from Solomon Islands has been named as one of 60 young people from across the Commonwealth who are being recognised as exceptional leaders in their community. These 60 young people are the first ever to receive a prestigious Queen’s Young Leaders Award. The Award, which will be presented in London by Her Majesty…
Questions raised over Sanga’s status QUESTIONS have been raised about former Clerk to National Parliament Taeasi Sanga still performing duties in parliament despite already resigning her job. Mrs Sanga resigned last month to contest the Speaker’s election, which she lost to government candidate Ajilon Nasiu. But concerned parliament insiders say after the speaker’s election, Mrs…