MEA spearheads negotiation between closed down Kwarea Community School and stakeholders of the school to resume classes as soon as possible THE Malaita Education Authority (MEA) is negotiating the reopening of Kwarea Community High School in West Kwara’ae with the school and its stakeholders. The school was closed on Thursday 4 May 2023 following threats…
NURSES and midwives in the country have joined their colleagues across the globe in celebrating the Nurses and Midwifery International Day at Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs Area, at Town Ground, Honiara, yesterday, under the theme “Our Nurses Our Future.” Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), Pauline McNeil, welcomed…
OPPOSITION Leader Honorable Matthew Wale has conveyed his sincere greetings to all mothers in the country. In a statement today, Hon Wale said mothers play a very important role in our homes, society and the country at large. “On this special occasion, allow me to convey my sincere greetings and appreciation to all mothers in…
THE fate of the man, who stood trial for the death of a man whose body was found lying at the bottom of the steep hill at the Botanical Garden in 2020, will be known on Monday next week. Ruben Jayrick Hitu had stood trial for one count of manslaughter before Justice Maelyn Bird. The…
THE Minister of the Minister of National Planning & Development Cooperation (MNPDC) Rexon Ramofafia, emphasised the importance of the National Development Strategy (NDS) 2016-2035 in guiding socio-economic development in the Solomon Islands towards sustained and inclusive economic growth, poverty alleviation, improved access to quality health and education, resilient and environmentally sustainable development and a unified…
Man pleads guilty to obstructing Solomon Water officer THE man who obstructed a Solomon Water worker who went to disconnect his water metre has pleaded guilty to the offence. Walter Natei has pleaded guilty to one count of obstruction of work, a charge laid under the Solomon Islands Water Authority (SIWA) Act. Sentencing submissions and…
LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale says the current electoral system is dysfunctional, outdated and has been corrupted against our own best national interests. Hon Wale made this statement in Parliament recently during his speech on the Honiara City Council (Amendment) Bill 2023. He said it is terrible that in our current system, the electorate…
Officers of the National Traffic Department (NTD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) with the support of the Solomon Islands Assistance Force (SIAF) mounted a traffic operation recently and arrested 17 suspects for traffic related offenses. A total of 380 plus vehicles were checked during the operation which happened at City Council roundabout.…
The Office of the Auditor General is yet to refer the reports of mismanagement of Covid-19 funds to the Police for investigation. Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau revealed this in a press conference yesterday when asked whether his office had received any referrals from the Auditor General’s office. “At this time, I’m yet to sit with…
THE Parliamentary Bills and Legislation Committee (BLC) has recommended that Choiseul and Western provinces join the proposed synchronised National General Election in 2024. This recommendation was amongst other recommendations made by the committee when scrutinising the Honiara City Council (Amendment) Bill 2023. Minister of Home Affairs, Chris Laore, revealed this in Parliament last week in…