Cabinet approves further easing of COVID-19 restrictions for entry into the country CABINET on Thursday approved further easing of restrictions to enter Solomon Islands on incoming travelers, especially, the removal of the 72 hours PCR test prior to entering the country, a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet announced. Since the…
A new Permanent Secretary was sworn-in by the Governor General Sir David Vunagi at Government House, Wednesday. He is Mr. Lottie Vaisekavea from Nukukaisi village, Central Makira, Makira Ulawa Province. Prior to taking up his new post, Vaisekavea was the Program Manager of the Rural Development Program (RDP) for the past 14 years. Vaisekavea holds…
OPPOSITION Leader Hon Matthew Wale has called on the government to publish the independent report by KPMG NZ on the 161 Huawei towers project. Hon Wale raised the concern following revelations that KPMG’s New Zealand branch was contracted to independently review a controversial telco overhaul, through which Beijing will loan around US$66 million (SBD $544.3…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team will be conducting bomb blasting operations at Vaninia area, Seghe in the Western Province. Officer In-Charge of the EOD team Inspector Clifford Tunuki says, “The task will be carried out on Thursday 6 October 2022 from 9am to 4pm respectively.” Officer In-Charge, Inspector…
HE dreamt of serving his country as of this year as a qualified legal practitioner after completing his legal studies straight out of university in mid 2021. He graduated with a Diploma In Legal Practice (GDLP) at UniFiji last December with the hope of securing a job. However, the struggle became a reality after he…
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Royal Solomon Islands Police Force is currently implementing a month-long operation to deter illegal driving and other traffic related activities in Honiara. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, Stephen Maesiola said the operation involves valid vehicle and driver’s license checks including Government Vehicle Permit checks. The exercise…
Cyber bullying is an instant threat to our pacific children and people and should be given zero tolerance. Therefore a need for well-informed and balanced facts and opinions is critical in maximizing opportunities to benefit the consumers and pacific people. Minister of Education and Human Resources Lanelle Tanangada highlighted this at the opening of the…
COMMUNITIES of Malaita Outer Island (MOI) are calling on the Government through the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources to speed up the beche-de-mer (sea cucumber) management plan. The call was issued following last week’s peaceful protest by grade five students of Pelau Primary School on MOI. “Our call is for the Ministry of Fisheries…
The Orthopaedic Department at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara is a grateful recipient of a brand new Arthroscope set. This was made possible through Stryker Company, represented by Mr Alexander Wagner, the department of Biomedical Engineering of the University of Basel, represented by Professor Nicklaus Freiderich, the HHZ Charitable Trust and by donations…
The national government through Gao-Bugotu Constituency (GBC) office has been commended for its firm commitment and continuous support towards development of important health infrastructure in the constituency, Isabel Province. Chief Philip Manika expressed the commendation at the official handing over of Vulavu clinic staff house, Friday last week (30 September, 2022) at Vulavu community. Member…