Parliament convenes next week

THE Parliament will convene on Monday 15th March from a long break with Governor General’s (GG) Speech known as the Speech from the Throne the top agenda. That’s according to the National Parliament Clerk’s office, Tuesday.  “Yes, the Parliament will convene next week at 10 am,” the Clerk confirmed. The Clerk further added that following…

Top ESP projects on the move

National infrastructure projects funded under the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) program is making positive progress. The latest report gathered following inspection of the construction of the ramp at Kira Kira showed the ramp is more than 50 percent completion stage,  a statement from the Prime Minister Press Secretariat said. According to the report, piling and…

PM applaud our women

PRIME Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare has commended all the women of Solomon Islands for their important roles in nation-building as they celebrate the 2021 International Women’s Day (IDA). Monday. In his fortnightly nationwide address statement, Sogavare said, the women of Solomon Islands contribute a great deal to the social, economic, cultural, and political developments in…

In Court with Assumpta

* One link Pacifica appealed magistrate’s bail ruling * Bail granted to 3 alleged gold robbers* Court dismisses Myanmar national’s application to be released One link Pacifica appealed magistrate’s bail ruling     One Link Pacifica director, Gerrad Tauohu had filed his appeal at the High Court against a magistrate’s ruling regarding his bail application that…

Women urged to build strong network

HONIARA City Clerk Rence Sore encourages rural women to build a stronger network with stakeholders, government sectors, NGOs, and many more. He believes that if women build networks with these sectors it would promote their agendas.  He was speaking at the International Women’s Day celebration held at the Museum Auditorium, Monday.  “May I encourage you…

Biosecurity land sold

A piece of land that housed the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock’s (MAL) Biosecurity incinerator at Ranadi, East of Honiara has been sold off Honiara City Council (HCC) to an Asian without the ministry’s consent.  Having discovered the deal, MAL in a statement yesterday condemned the action in its strongest term. MAL found out that…

NO NEW COVID CASES

• Central Field Hospital now empty • PM hopes it stays that way   NO additional COVID-19 positive cases were registered as total cases for Solomon Island still remain at 18, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says yesterday. An elated Sogavare informed the nation that all 18 cases are now negative for COVID-19 and were released.…