Call to release allowances

A CONCERNED nurse is calling on the national government through the Ministry of Health and Medical Services to quickly pay nurses COVID-19 allowances. According to the nurse, who refused to be named, the government promised allowances for nurses and doctors who worked during the outbreak of COVID-19 community transmission. However, the nurse said that promise…

Solomon Water introduces new Chair to PM

State Owned Enterprise, Solomon Islands Water Authority, trading under brand name Solomon Water has introduced its new board chairman Donald Marahare to Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare.  Chairman Marahare took over from outgoing chair Carson Korowa.  In his brief remarks, Mr. Marahare thanked the Government under the PM’s leadership for ongoing support to Solomon Water. …

AUSTRALIA-SOLOMON ISLANDS INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERSHIP SUPPORTS NORO PORT UPGRADE 

Australia’s flagship Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program (SIIP) has signed a Memorandum of  Understanding with the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) in May to support the upgrade of the  country’s second largest port in Noro, Western Province.  SIIP will deliver a detailed design to increase the capacity and efficiency of Noro Port which  processes both domestic…

Suidani clarifies Bethel reconciliation

THE Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani says he is not the one who arranged the reconciliation ceremony held at Bethel community in East Fataleka, in Malaita Province recently.  Premier Suidani said he is just a guest at the event and not the organizer.  The Malaita Premier has responded to yet another desperate attempt by Israel Siau…

SINU start date announced

THE Solomon Islands National University will commence lectures on Monday, the 23rd of May. A statement from the university’s executive management said the National Oversight Committee has now granted formal approval for the university to commence lectures on 23rd May. The statement said this approval was granted following recommendations from the Ministry of Health and…