OPPOSITION Leader Mathew Cooper Wale did not move the ‘Special Motion No.8’ for Parliament to debate the damning Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) Audit Report last Friday when the house resumed after being adjourned on Monday 4 November. This is due to following reasons: According to the Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele when moving the special motion…
PARLIAMENT has been further adjourned until Monday 2 December to provide ample time for the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to hold its inquiry into the 2025 Appropriation Bill 2024 and prepare its report before the budget is tabled in Parliament. The further adjournment was made following the passage of another special adjournment motion tabled…
DPM Tovosia denies report of planned ministerial sackings, says GNUT is focused on implementing beneficial policies for the people’s wellbeing and has no time to waste on petty politics Deputy Prime Minister Tovosia has denied media reports he is behind moves to sack six senior ministers, including the East Malaita Member of Parliament Manasseh Maelanga.…
HONIARA Senior High School (HSHS) is grappling with significant challenges due to an unprecedented rise in student enrollment, which has reached approximately 1,300 for the 2024 academic year. This trend, which persisted over the past decade, is now straining the school’s resources, leading to overcrowded classrooms and heightened difficulties with student discipline. In his speech…
A 56-year-old businessman was arrested on fortnight ago by Taro police for raping a 16-year-old girl at a village in North West Choiseul recently. The suspect was arrested on Wednesday 6 November 2024. Police Commissioner Mr. Mostyn Mangau said it was alleged that the suspect raped the victim on different occasions in the month of…
A 76-year-old grandfather has been arrested for alleged rape in a community in East Choiseul on 6 November 2024. The grandfather, who was a person of trust, committed the offence with three different victims ageing eight, nine, and twelve years on separate occasions. Taro police made the arrest. It was alleged that the suspect invited…
Auki Police as of last week have commenced its police festive season operation with few arrests and warnings. The operation targeted kwaso (homebrew), illegal gambling, and provided high-visibility patrols in the Auki township area. During the operation, kwaso raids have been conducted at Kilufii, Kwalabusu, Ararame, Fiu, Aimela, and Teak areas. According to Commissioner Mr.…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele visited the Gold Ridge Mining Limited, GRML mine site over the weekend. Prime Minister Manele was accompanied by the Minister for Infrastructure Development Hon. Manasseh Maelanga MP and Minister of Public Service John Junior Tuhaika MP. Mr. Mingqing Gao, Chairman of Wanguo Gold Group, Chairman and General Manager of Gold Ridge…
A joint team from Solomon Islands, Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) are working closely together to progress the Border Management System (BMS) project. Australia is proud to be funding the SBD 18 million trilateral BMS project, which will boost Solomon Islands’ prosperity and security, simplifying the process for applying for a visa and facilitating…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Deputy Secretary for Corporate Services, Mr Layten Jacob and National Director of Nursing, Mr Michael Larui successfully participated at a two-day implementation workshop on ‘Shaping a Future Health Workforce’ in the Western Pacific on 1st to 2nd of November in Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic. World Health…