FORMER Central Makira Member of Parliament (MP) accused of misusing more than $200,000 intended for his constituents in 2012 and 2013 will finally know his fate tomorrow. Hypolite Taremae had stood trial for two counts of conversion. His matter was listed yesterday before Principal Magistrate Fatima Taeburi for judgement. Taeburi however called the prosecutor to…
THE unhygienic environment in the newly built morgue at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) needs to be seriously looked into by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services and responsible authorities. Reports received by this paper allegedly from doctors and other medical workers said that the appalling state of the morgue must not fall on…
A male person in his late 20s died in a tragic accident in the Lungga area east of Honiara last Saturday 11 July 2020 after the motor vehicle he was driving ran into the boom gate. Provincial Police Commander, Guadalcanal Province Chief Superintendent Ishmael Vunagi says, “Officers at the Henderson Police Station are now investigating…
THE national government remains committed to the Bina Harbor tuna processing plant project regardless of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The assurance was made by the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) Nestor Ghiro during the singing of the MOU between the Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) and MFMR in Auki last week. Minister Ghiro said…
CHEAP POWER By WILSON SAENI In Auki THE Malaita Provincial Premier wants to see cheaper electricity for the Auki – Bina corridor in Malaita Province once the Bina Harbor Tuna processing plant is in full operation. Premier Daniel Suidani made the statement during the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Malaita Provincial…
THE University of the South Pacific (USP) has reiterated its commitment to build the USP 4th campus in Solomon Islands. This was announced by the USP Vice-Chancellor & President (VCP) Professor Pal Ahluwalia at an event marking the country’s 42nd independence day anniversary celebration at USP Laucala Campus, Suva, Fiji. Reports reaching the paper said…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has reaffirmed its commitment to support the growth of the country’s economy through partnership. Minister for MAL Hon. Minister, Senley Levi Filualea, MP, stated the commitment in his 42nd Independence Anniversary congratulatory message last week. “MAL is committed to supporting the growth of our economy through a partnership…
Many are the ways a parent may show love towards a child, but in the case of Mr Fred Vivijoro his love and concern for his son went beyond benefiting a school to renovating a whole dormitory free of charge. In February, Fred transported his son Milvinady Ajo to attend his first year as a…
THE Conservation Department of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology will discuss the creation of Protected Areas with tribal landowners in parts of Makira Island of Makira Ulawa Province beginning July 9, 2020. Officials from the Department have circulated a notice in Kira Kira, the Provincial Capital and in the areas…
ASIAN Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa and Solomon Islands Minister of Finance and Treasury and ADB Governor Harry Kuma today discussed how ADB can continue to support the country as it addresses the health risks and economic fallout from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. “Solomon Islands must be commended for their early, proactive efforts…