CONSTRUCTION work on the Malu’u Wharf in North Malaita has taken shape as the contractor is working to deliver the project within the given extended time-frame. Malu’u Wharf is one of the many projects in the country funded under the infrastructure component of the national government’s Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) initiative. A visit by this…
THE Australian Government through the Australia Solomon Islands Partnership for Justice (ASIPJ) is pleased to recommit its support to Seif Ples with a new grant agreement of SBD175,000. The Australian High Commission said the support is to meet the increasing demand for service by the survivors of gender-based violence. “This will help to strengthen the…
A MALAITA man Francis Folia says the outburst Member of Parliament (MP) for East Guadalcanal Bradley Tovosia on the floor of parliament should be a good warning and reminder for Malaita leaders to think strongly about developing Malaita Province to provide opportunities for its growing population. Speaking to this paper, the man from West Kwara’ae…
THE formal announcement of a funding contribution by the Australian Government of $56million to build a new water supply project for the Western Provincial capital of Gizo has been welcomed by Gizo residents. A frequent visitor to Gizo, Jones Gago told the paper that water shortage has been a problem for the township for many…
Makili questions DCGA’s promised infrastructures for the MOI border CHAIRMAN of the Malaita Outer Islands Fisheries Taskforce, Lawrence Makili has questioned the border infrastructures the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) promised to build at the MOI border through the Covid-19 National Oversight Committee (NOC). He said the absence of these DCGA-promised infrastructures is another…
King Charles III was officially declared the Head of State for Solomon Islands following his Accession to the Throne on Thursday 8 September 2022. His Excellency the Governor General Sir David Vunagi on Monday 12 September read to the nation the Proclamation from Buckingham Palace on the Accession to the Throne of His Majesty King…
Solomon Islands on Monday began 3 days of Official mourning for the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the former Head of State of Solomon Islands from Monday 12th September 2022 through to Wednesday 14 September 2022. The 3 days national mourning period began with a wreath laying and signing of the condolence book at Government…
THE Guadalcanal provincial government has expressed his sincere gratitude to Commander and Captain Henry S. Kim and Captain Jeffrey H. Feinberg and the Charge d’affaires Mr. Russell Comeau for accepting the courtesy call made by the province. Premier Francis Sade, during a meeting has welcomes the U.S Charge d’affaires Mr. Russell Comeau and the USNS…
THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services has acquired 20 new Yamaha Outboard Motors (OBM) to enhance it service delivery in the provinces. The procurement of these engines was made possible from the ongoing USD13 million health project- funded by the World Bank in partnership with Ministries of Finance and Health to respond to COVID-19…
Govt MPs paid $5 million each to conduct consultation to delay next general election GOVERNMENT MPS were each paid $5 million to conduct consultations in their Constituencies on the extension of the 11th Parliament, Parliament was told last Thursday. Published reports suggest a total of $185 million was paid out to Government MPs for the…