SI expresses gratitude to UAE

Solomon Islands Head of Delegation to the Dubai Expo 2020, Minister Frederick Kologeto has conveyed the Solomon Islands Government’s gratitude to the Government and People of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He made the acknowledgement on the occasion celebrating Solomon Islands National Day at the main Expo Village on Tuesday 21 December, a statement issued…

M4DD: Mani is not our leader

THE leader of the Malaita For Democracy and Development (M4DD), Knoxly Atu has dismissed a misleading media report that alleged Simon Mani is an M4D leader. The leader of M4DD categorically denounced such irresponsible reporting that has no truth in it. “Simon Mani is an outspoken Malaitan and concern Malaitan. “He is a leader in…

DUBAI ROCKED

THE country’s cultural performers have propelled the country’s profile to new heights after an electrifying performance at the Solomon Islands National Day celebration at the Dubai Expo 2020 on Tuesday 21 December. Iare Pan Pipers from Makira Ulawa, two artists from the Kaumakonga contemporary band from Renbel and Solo Artist James Kauhiona from Amamata contemporary…

Alleged M4D leader on bail

THE alleged leader of the Malaita for Democracy (M4D) accused of planning the unauthorised public assembly that later led to the three days of riot in Honiara was released on bail yesterday. Simon Mannie, 58, was released on a cash bail of $1,000 attached with strict bail conditions. He will appear again in court on…

WHO on Pfizer efficiency

The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative says WHO granted Pfizer vaccine clearance in terms of quality, safety, and efficacy rate of 95% against symptomatic and against a variety of coronavirus variants. WHO country Representative Dr Sevil Huseynova highlighted this during the launch of the Pfizer vaccine on Thursday at the National Referral Hospital (NRH)…

Push for peace education

GOVERNMENT through the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) is planning to revisit the curriculum by emphasis teaching peace education in our schools. Minister of Education Lanelle Tanagada highlighted this in parliament during her contribution to the sine die motion recently. She highlighted the importance of peace education following last month’s rioting, looting…