THE Government House has spoken highly of the late Sir David Vunagi, the country’s seventh Governor General, as a man of steadfast and deeply-caring leadership during times of national economic and political crisis. Government House Deputy Secretary Maxwell Banyo praised late Sir David when presenting an official eulogy on behalf the Government House at State…
THE Minister of Finance and Treasury, Manasseh Damukana Sogavare on Thursday officially unveiled and declared the new $1 dollar coins bearing the effigy of the new monarch King Charles III as legal tender. The new $1coins were launched by Minister Sogavare at the CBSI boardroom. the cost of the production of the 3.4 million $1…
SOLOMON Islands Government observed Choiseul Province’s 34th Second Appointed Day Anniversary Celebration in Taro on 25 February with the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Bradley Tovosia and three other Cabinet Ministers. The DPM, who was the Guest of Honour, was accompanied by Minister for Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening, Wayne Ghemu Kituru Osopo,…
O Lord, support us all the day long, until the shadows lengthen, the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed; when the fever of life is over, and our work here on earth is done. Then, in Thy mercy, grant us safe lodging, a holy rest, and peace at last. A Light That Will…
The Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Solomon Islands, His Excellency José Manuel Galego Montano on Wednesday afternoon paid a courtesy visit to the Health Minister, Dr. Paul Popora Bosawai and the Ministry of Health and Medical Services Executive. The Health Minister Dr Bosawai acknowledged and welcome the Cuban Ambassador and highlighted the key-role…
DEPUTY Prime Minister (DPM) Bradley Tovosia told Choiseul Provincial Executive that he was quite impressed with the way the Choiseul Bay Township Project was designed and is progressing. On February, the DPM, accompanied by Policy Secretaries from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC), met with the Choiseul Provincial Executive to discuss Choiseul…
SOLOMON Islands is keen to revisit its educational partnerships with Portugal to strengthen the bilaterial cooperation between the two countries, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele said. PM Manele expressed this at a courtesy meeting with the new Ambassador of Portugal to Solomon Islands António Albuquerque Moniz at the Prime Minister’s Office yesterday. Ambassador Moniz is in…
CHIEF Magistrate Emma Garo has dismissed charges against two Chiefs and a Spokesman from Choiseul Province, accused of making false statements on oath. Chief John Kokoro, Chief Alosi Jonah and Jerry Pakivai are charged with making a false statement on Oath made otherwise than in a juridical proceeding contrary to section 103(a) and section 21(a)…
SOLOMON ISLANDS lost two national leaders this month – former Governor General (GG) Sir David Vunagi and former Prime Minister Sir Francis Billy Hilly. Sir David from Isabel Province who died on 7 March was 73 years old. Sir Francis, national statesman and Prime Minister, was 76 at the time of his death on 10…
A $150 million investment under the Solomon Islands Australia Health Partnership has been launched on Wednesday. This is to enhance healthcare delivery and save lives across Solomon Islands. The launch was attended by Minister for Health and Medical Services, Hon Paul Bosawai, Minister for Provincial Government, Hon Wayne Ghemu, Australian High Commissioner, His Excellency Rod…