By 2030 the country’s population is expected to hit the million mark, if the current reproductive level continues to take an increasing and steady trend. Already the country has topped the Pacific region as one with a higher rate of population growth. One of the regions that is expected to see a jump in the…
THE Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development says placement results for forms, four, six and seven will be delayed. This was confirmed by Acting Permanent Secretary of MEHRD James Bosamata in a press conference on Friday. He attributed the delay due to late administration of all exams in November last year. Adding to that…
MALAITA Provincial government is looking forward for the Japanese funded Kilu’ufi new hospital building. This was highlighted by Provincial premier Daniel Suidani in his speech at the 2022/2023 revised budget meeting yesterday. Mr Suidani said according to the plan the ground works for the new hospital will likely commenced around April this year. “According to…
A NEWS article published by Fiji Sun newspaper in September 2021 has shed some light on who appointed Peter Stewart as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the 2023 Pacific Games Organising Committee. It follows concerns that some members of the 2023 Pacific Games Organizing Committee (GOC) were not aware of Mr Stewart’s engagement. Insiders…
A WOMAN accused of killing her newborn baby girl at Gela, Central Islands Province, last December is likely to plea to the allegation on January 26. The 38-year-old mother faces one count of infanticide. She appeared in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court yesterday and her matter was further adjourned for possible plea and for a committal…
Travelers from Malaita Province’s Baegu-Asifola Constituency denied access to Auki following the suspicious death of North Malaita man PEOPLE from the Baegu-Asifola Constituency in Malaita Province are still denied access to the Provincial Capital, Auki, following the suspicious death of a man from the North Malaita Constituency earlier this month. Since the deceased went missing,…
A CONSTITUENT of Fataleka has praised his Member of Parliament stating that the current leader has out-shined his predecessors in transparency and accountability. Constituent Namuel Olofisau is speaking about current Member of Parliament for Fataleka Honourable Rex Ramofafia. Mr Olofisau said since coming into power, Mr Ramofafia was very transparent on how he shared the…
THE Western Provincial Assembly Member for Ward 3 Nusa Simbo Honourable Gideon Tuke is the new deputy provincial speaker. Mr Tuke was formally sworn-in yesterday (12th January 2023) after an election to elect a deputy speaker was held at XL Chacha Building. He was sworn-in by a commissioner of oath in a ceremony witnessed by…
Some primary schools (feeder schools) are not included in this year’s Year 7 Placement result because they have not submitted their 2022 Class Application and Ranking form for Year 7 Placement. As such, parents and guardians of children from those schools are advised to contact the respective Education Authority of the school for their children’s…
MEMBER of Parliament for West New Georgia & VonaVona Hon Silas Tausinga has described the proposal to increase MPs salaries and entitlements as an ‘injustice’ to Solomon Islanders. In a statement today, the Opposition MP joined his colleague Opposition members, Unions and citizens around the country in condemning the proposal by the Parliamentary Entitlement Commission…