Premier of Western Province (WP) is planning to establish such a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in or near Noro, Western Province. Premier David Gina made this statement in his speech marking the province’s 37th Second Appointed Day celebrations in Noro on Monday. Mr. Gina said that the Western Provincial Government (WPG) would like to seriously…
Alleged robbers wore police uniform stole two gold bars SEVEN masked men dressed in police uniform traveling in a G-plated land cruiser had robbed two gold bars and hard cash from a mining company operating in Central Guadalcanal in the early hours of Wednesday. Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau told reporters yesterday those men are…
THE Member of Parliament (MP) for Maringe Kokota constituency and Minister for Health and Medical Services has condemned what he described as “the militancy type of behaviour” in the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) by both students and staff. Speaking in Parliament on the Sine-Die motion, Culwick Togamana talked about the SINU saga which falls under his…
MINISTER of Finance and Treasury Harry Kuma is urging youths and people who aimlessly roam the streets of Honiara to go home and till their land. He made this comment during his contribution to the sine-die motion in parliament last week. “We should learn from the success stories of rural kava farmers continuously told through…
MEDIA has been urged to report more positive news than negative in order to help with the development of this country. Solomon Airlines, Commercial Manager, Colin Sigimanu has stated this when presenting the Airlines’ situation during the Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) three-day workshop on strengthening the capacity of journalists to report on the…
While developments in the infrastructure sector are gratifying and commendable, there is little progress being made in other sectors. This sentiment was echoed by the premier of Western Province, David Gina in his speech to mark the province’s 37 Second Appointed Day in Noro on Monday. Premier Gina said that such disparity is disappointing and…
The Correctional Service Solomon Island (CSSI) Commissioner Gabriel Manelusi has formally announced the promotion of seven new senior officers. He made the announcement at the Correctional Service Headquarter at Rove yesterday the 9 December 2020. During the Ceremony, CSSI Commissioner Gabriel Manelusi said that he is pleased to inform that the Police and Prison Service…
MEMBERS Of the Solomon Islands Media Association (MASI) are attending a three days workshop on strengthening the capacity of journalists to report on the Covid-19 pandemic beginning Tuesday at the King Solomon Hotel. The aim of the workshop is to help strengthen the capacity of local journalists on how to report on the Covid-19 pandemic…
‘Corruption undermines development, inhibits economic growth, hinders the delivery of services and undermines good governance and the rule of law’ was the conclusion of the participants at the outreach event in Gizo, Solomon Islands, marking the December 9th, the International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD). International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD) is observed all over the world every year…
COMMISSIONER of Lands, Alan McNeil – the man who this week lifted the lid on alleged fraudulent land dealings in Honiara – has vowed to keep pursuing police investigations to ensure those responsible are brought to justice. Mr. McNeil made the stand as the relationship between his Office and that of the Registrar of Titles…