RENBEL premier Johnstone Timothy Peseika has called on ousted premier Lence Tango to stop trying to use national institutions and national leaders in a “foolish attempt” to hang on to power. In a statement, Mr Peseika said he was disturbed by claims Mr Tango made in public meetings he is holding in Renbel that the…
OUSTED Renbel premier Lence Tango has rejected reports claiming his current trip to the province is being backed by national leaders. He said he never mentioned in his meetings with the people of Renbel that his current trip to the province is being backed by the prime minister, his deputy, provincial government minister, and the…
KILU’UFI Hospital in Malaita has recorded a total of 40 suspected cases of measles since the outbreak was reported on August 11. Hospital director Dr Huddie Namo said out of the total 18 patients have been put in the isolated ward for close supervision. “Few have been well and discharged after a couple of days…
BETHEL community in East Fataleka, Malaita Province, is the latest community to “feel the breeze” after Our Telekom launched its 11th mobile phone tower, Monday. Our Telekom’s security officer at Bethel George Geo said that the day was fun-filled as people enjoyed themselves. There were sports activities organised by Our Telekom for the communities to…
HEAD of the Anglican Church of Melanesia says alcohol is one of the main causes of problem within families. And Archbishop Reverend David Vunagi urged mothers to speak up and address the problem within families. Rev. Vunagi was speaking at the opening of the 13th general meeting of Mothers Union in Honiara, Monday. “In the…
PARTICIPANTS of training on Transformative Leadership, Media, Gender and Elections have learned the definition of gender. The training which started on Monday was aimed at realising enhancing women participation at all fronts in a society. The training highlighted that gender is a social or cultural construct which results in the behavioural characteristics assigned to men…
Regional business/economic reporters have been reminded of their important role in accurately reporting on business and investment stories in their countries. Mathieu Robbins, who has worked for two of the world’s top financial news services, Reuters and Bloomberg, stressed the importance of business journalists on Monday at day one of the training. He said regional…
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MEMBERS of Parliament on Tuesday paid respect to Temotu Pele MP, who died Monday night in Honiara after a long illness. They gave obituary speeches in parliament. Mr Magga was from Tuwo village in the Reef Islands and was born on the 11th of November 1953. He obtained a Cambridge School Certificate from Selwyn College…
A LOCAL resident and landowner at the gold ridge area expressed disappointment over the manner RSIPF responded to the incidents at the Gold Ridge area. John Kuvi said police reacted promptly whilst bigger crimes such as the burning of houses at White River in Honiara during the last month have drawn little attention. “It surprises…