In December 2019, Solomon Islands was among the first in the Pacific to sign on to an exciting new initiative when it confirmed its participation in Australia’s Pacific Secondary School Scholarships Program (PSSSP). The prestigious scholarship program will offer young Pacific Island students the opportunity to complete senior secondary school in Australia, develop necessary skills…
* Rape charge to be substituted* Suspects back to court Feb 18* Alleged robber to face court, Fri Rape charge to be substituted Prosecution will be substituting the rape charge against a man accused of having sexual intercourse with an eight year-old girl in 2018. The accused was initially charged with one count of rape.…
THE local mainstream media and social media users are being encouraged to present factual information about the coronavirus outbreak to the citizens which might trigger panic. Speaking to members of the local media on Monday, Counsellor (Political) and Deputy Chief of Mission for the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Papua New Guinea…
Beulah Provincial Secondary School (BPSS) in New Georgia Island, Western Province has taken delivery of a new outboard motor (OBM) thanks to the member of Parliament for South New Georgia Rendova Tetepare (SNRT) Constituency Danny Philip. Mr Philip recently donated a 40 hp Suzuki OBM to the school. It was delivered to the school through…
THE construction of a footpath in Gizo, Western Province under the Community Access and Urban Service Enhancement (CAUSE) project is progressing well. That’s according to the CAUSE Works Supervisor Edwin Ghasapio. Speaking to the paper in an interview yesterday Mr Ghasapio said that the footpath is 300 meter length that has already started from the…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has responded to a report of suspected 2019 novel coronavirus persons who displayed flu-like symptoms on a shipping vessel docking off Rennell island. In a statement the ministry said it is responding to the situation by sending a medical team to the shipping vessel that is currently…
AUSTRALIAN High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Dr Lachlan Strahan says the 730km submarine fibre optic cable will bring significant benefits to the people of Choiseul Province through faster internet use. He made the remarks at the officially commissioning of the Taro cable landing station early this week. The Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare along with Dr…
The RIPEL Cabinet Sub-Committee has recently completed a series of The Investor Dialogue at the National Hosting Authority conference room at town ground. High Level officials in Government Ministries will demonstrate clear strategic actions to enhance investment in any rural regions, specifically Russell Islands. Technical people and high-level officials from the Government ministries came together…
The dead body of a male person has been discovered at the mouth of the Lungga River east of Honiara this morning (4 February 2020). Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Guadalcanal Province, Chief Superintendent Ishmael Vunagi says, “At about 8:30 am this morning police attended the report of a dead body that was found at the…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has officially opened the Taro Cable Landing Station in Taro, Choiseul province, Monday. Speaking at the ceremony, Prime Minister Sogavare said the occasion marks yet another milestone achievement for the Government and people of Solomon Islands. He said for the very first time a young nation like ours now have access…