THE Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani yesterday spoke highly of the leader of the Opposition, Hon Mathew Wale for speaking up for the people in matters of national interest. In his welcome remarks to welcome the Opposition leader at the Auki Central Market yesterday morning, Premier Suidani said that Mr Wale is a true leader…
THE National Government is concerned about the way the Leader of Opposition is carrying out his consultation with the people of Auki – Langalanga constituency, his use of inciting statements is serious and borders on posing a threat to national security. A statement from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) said the…
Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare on Tuesday was visited by New Zealand’s new High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Jonathan Schwass. Deliberations begun with formal introduction of His Excellency Schwass to Prime Minister Sogavare and conveyed the New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Arden’s greetings to his counterpart. “The New Zealand PM looks forward to…
MEDIA Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) has awarded local Journalists and newsroom in the country with Excellency Awards in recognition of their hard work and contribution to the media industry in the country over the weekend. More than 10 awards were awarded to journalists based on an independent selection received from the submissions made to…
A TOTAL Of 330 Solomon Islanders will be screened this week as part of the ‘Work Ready Pool’ to work under the Solomon Islands/Australia Labour Mobility Scheme. A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Labour Mobility Unit said, the screening will take place on Wednesday and Thursday this week. The…
A total of 82 nurses which includes newly graduated nurses from the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) and Atoifi College of Nursing in Malaita Province have commenced their twelve (12) months Supervised Practice Program (internship) as of Tuesday. This followed the official commencement of the 2022 Nurses internship program yesterday, Monday 20th June 2022 where…
Defense Force here to build Eastern Border Outpost AUSTRALIA has confirmed a team of Australia Defense Force (ADF) engineers are in Temotu Province scoping for potential sites at Lata to build Eastern Border Outpost, Australian High Commissioner Lachlan Strahan said on Monday. The group include government officials, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), Ministry…
Solomon Islands and New Zealand have begun discussions on developing a maritime security plan at the margins of the recent 19th Shangri La Dialogue, a regional security and Defence forum in Singapore. Solomon Islands Police Minister Anthony Veke and New Zealand’s Defence Minister Peeni Henare held constructive discussions on the maritime security plan. Minister Veke…
THE newly appointed Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) Dr Samson Viulu wasted no time announcing his priority for the ministry to carry head-on when he resumes duty next week. Dr Viulu took his oath of office and allegiance before the Acting Governor General Patteson Oti at the Government House yesterday. The…
THE private jet bringing the Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and her delegation and the other which brought in the Minister of Tourism of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ahmed Agil AIKhateeb touched town moments apart at the Honiara International Airport, Friday. Waiting at the airport tarmac to receive Senator Wong and her delegation for…