SICCI signs extension of MoU with Government

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) and the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) was re-signed today (Wednesday 15 July 2020) for another two years aimed at paving the way for a strengthened partnership between Government and the private sector under the Public-Private Partnership arrangement. The MOU was…

PM launches Iumi Tugeda Campaign

PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare today has launched the ‘Iumi Tugeda Campaign’ at the National Museum Auditorium. He said the COVID-19 global pandemic that began in Wuhan, China some 7 months ago has been an awakening call for the country.  He said Solomon Islands is undeniably blessed to be amongst the very few countries in the…

Jailed for stabbing dad, son

THE use of knife on or against a human being belongs to our ancestors and the head-hunters and have no place in this country, says a Honiara Magistrate. Principal Magistrate Leonard Chite made this bench remark recently when sentencing a man who stabbed a father and a son during the New Year celebrations in the…

EXPATS GUILTY

…For arriving illegally on yacht, sentence Thur By ASSUMPTA BUCHANAN SENTENCING of the three expatriates accused of illegally entering the country on board a yacht last month will be made in the Honiara Magistrates’ Court tomorrow afternoon. This was after Matthew Adam Carter, Charles James Ewan Glenny and Braeton Hunter Mitchell pleaded guilty to the…

Eagon donates PPE

 EAGON Pacific Plantation Limited (EPPL) on Tuesday donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS).  The consignment worth $210,000 was brought in from the Eagon group of companies headquarters in Korea.  The donation was made possible thanks to the founder and chairman of the Eagon group of companies Mr. Young-Ju…

328 graduate today 

A TOTAL of 328 nationals, technical assistants (TA), and diplomats will graduate today from the quarantine centers.  Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Pauline McNeil stated this during the Sunday talkback show live on SIBC.  “We have two repatriation flights this week, a total of 328 people in quarantine.   “In…

Wale wants thorough investigation

THE Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale calls on the Commissioner of Police Acting to commence investigations into the manner in which the recent traffic accident involving the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff, Robson Djokovic, was conducted.  Mr. Wale at the same time also calls on the PM to immediately suspend Mr. Djokovic. “I commend the…

Ngati accused of getting $40k extra 

THE Councillor for Vura Ward Reginald Ngati has been alleged to have received SBD 40 thousand dollars, beyond what each councillor should have received as ward advisory grant. A statement issued by the Honiara City Council (HCC) Media Unit claimed, Tuesday. The statement said each councillor is entitled to 60 thousand dollars during the beginning…