THE Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), Dr Franco Rodie says that the recent historic discoveries in Guadalcanal are impressive. He made the statement when speaking at a media event in Honiara yesterday to announce a number of discoveries being made following a two weeks expedition survey at the…
A MAN who confessed to spitting betel-nut juice on his sister’s face has been given a bound over sentence in the Honiara Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. Joseph Tata Teingoa, who pleaded guilty to one count of common assault, was given a bound over sentence of 12 months to keep the peace within family in the…
THE Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) signed a partnership agreement yesterday to jointly carry out a range of activities to further enhance, broaden and deepen financial inclusion here. The partnership agreement was signed by Governor Denton Rarawa of the CBSI and Judith Karl, Executive Secretary of…
The Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) and United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) have signed a partnership agreement on Wednesday to jointly carry out a research study on the informal sector financial services in the Solomon Islands. The partnership agreement was signed by Tony Makabo, General Manager & CEO of SINPF and Judith Karl,…
THE controversial Skyline Investment Group says it is moving slowly to fully establish in the country. One of the company’s directors Pan Yan Bing said they are slowly evolving towards full establishment in the Solomon Islands, since commitment to businesses in other countries consume most of their time and efforts. Mr Bing earlier said, Skyline…
STATE owned national secondary school – King George VI National Secondary School unveiled its new school flag on Monday. Its the first in the country and facilitated by the National Scouts Association of Solomon Islands. A statement from the school said, the unveiling and raising of the flag together with the national flag where saluted…
ENVIRONMENT students from the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) were introduced to the latest findings of the first biological survey in the highland mountains of Guadalcanal. More than 60 students doing Certificate in Environment Studies at the School of Natural Resources and Applied Sciences (SNRAS) gathered at the SWIMM compound in Lunga on Friday to…
THE remains of US soldiers who have fallen during World War ll battle in Solomon Islands have been fare-welled before being repatriated home last Sunday. Minister of Foreign Affairs, and External Trade, Milner Tozaka extended good wishes to the relatives of the fallen soldiers. In a simple ceremony honoring the soldiers, held at the Honiara…
Two Cabinet Ministers have ben reshuffled early this week by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare before leaving for New York. Government Communication Unit reported that this is part of his ongoing approach to utilize the capability of his Ministers in other portfolios. The new changes saw Minister of Communication and Aviation Commins Mewa being swapped with…
High Commissioner refutes gov’t claim THE country’s high commissioner to Fiji, Patterson Oti, has denied claims he introduced the controversial Jason Liu Tao and his Skyline Company to the government. The Prime Minister’s Office claimed the highly suspicious Asian company was introduced to them by Mr Oti. But speaking before boarding his flight for Nadi…