Acupuncture training launched at SINU

THE Faculty of Nursing Medicine and Health Sciences (FNMHS) at Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is now offering a 15-week acupuncture training program at the Kukum Campus. This followed its official launch last Wednesday.  The program, organized by the China Medical Team (CMT) in Solomon Islands, features lectures by two Chinese acupuncture specialists, Dr Daniel…

Application for petition strike out

THE lawyer for the Member of Parliament (MP) for Northwest Guadalcanal Francis Sade will be making an application to strike out the election petition case filed against his client on September 3. Former MP for Northwest Guadalcanal Bodo Dettke filed the petition following his defeat in the April 17 National General Election alleging Interference with…

GNUT to pursue global cooperation

THE Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) will foster mutual understanding and cooperation on global issues based on the longstanding Solomon Islands Government Foreign Policy Principle of ‘Friends to All, Enemy to None.’ This was highlighted by the Governor General Reverend David Tiva Kapu in his first ‘Speech from the Throne’ to Parliament on Monday.…

GNUT targets mining, logging sectors

THE Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) is setting its sights on addressing key issues within the mining and logging sectors.  Governor General Reverend David Tiva Kapu highlighted these priorities during his Traditional Speech from the Throne, marking the opening of the 2nd Meeting of the 12th Parliament on Monday. Reverend Kapu emphasized that…

MALAITA MPs RECONCILE

IN an unprecedented move, Members of Parliament (MP) from Malaita Province have reconciled their differences and vowed to work together for the betterment of the province and the country as a whole. The Malaita MPs on Monday held a reconciliation ceremony at the Paul Tovua Complex at the National Parliament to iron out their past…

GG: culture of public service must change

GOVERNMENT intends to implement measures to change the culture of public service and build a professional, well-disciplined and productive workforce. This was highlighted His Excellency Governor General (GG) Reverend David Tiva Kapu when delivering his traditional speech from the throne to open 2nd Meeting of the 12th Parliament yesterday. He said, “the culture in the Public Service needs to…

Malaita’s big day celebration underway

MALAITA Province’s 41st Second Appointed Day celebration officially commenced in Auki yesterday with a vibrant display of cultural activities and mini-trade show. This five day event marks an opportunity for the people of the country’s most populous province to showcase their rich traditions and ethnic diversity. The celebration commenced with a remarkable display of traditional…

GG urges citizens to rely in hard work

GOVERNOR GENERAL Reverend David Tiva Kapu has urged citizens to work diligently and refrain from depending on Members of Parliament for handouts.  Reverend Kapu made this appeal during his Traditional Speech from the Throne, marking the opening of the 2nd Meeting of the 12th Parliament, Monday. “We must work hard to earn our living,” Reverend…

PAC to begin supplementary budget scrutiny

THE Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will begin scrutinizing the “2024 Supplementary Appropriation Bill” in Parliament as of Tuesday. Chairman Gordon Darcy Lilo confirmed this while contributing to the Special Adjournment motion moved by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele on Monday.  The motion allows the PAC to call witnesses to testify on the bill and permits the…