SOLOMON Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) youSave is catching up quickly to formal memberships. This after 6,132 new youSave members were registered in the year, up from the previous year level of 4,617 new members. Unlike the formal sector, 6,644 new formal members were registered during the year, up from the previous year’s level of…
(MHMS/SOLSTAR) THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) partnered with World Health Organization (WHO) to host a stakeholder consultation to review and update the 2015 National Medicines Policy. Held recently at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara, the event gathered key voices from across the health sector to gather their perspectives and inputs and…
STRAY dogs are a common sight in Honiara and in provincial centers and they pose significant public safety risks. In the Western Provincial Capital Gizo, a mentally-impaired person had died after a stray dog attack. There were other stray dog attack incidents in Gizo that resulted in serious injuries. New Zealander Debs McKee is a…
High Court awards Dr Aipia SBD41Million plus in damages for ‘wrongful arrest, detention and imprisonment’ THE HIGH COURT has awarded medical doctor Reginald Aipia more than $41 million in damages for “wrongful arrest, detention and imprisonment”. Judge Emannuel Kouhota made the ruling on Tuesday, saying he had reduced the initial claim of $50 million because…
TRIAL for the man accused of raping a seven-year-old boy in 2020 in Honiara will start on Monday 7th October in the High Court. The 43-year-old defendant who could not be named for the protection of the identity of the victim is facing trial for one count of rape. His matter went before the High Court…
“Not only does it impart relevant knowledge and skills for effectively entering established markets with our unique Pacific brands, but also teaches us ways to access finance and forge new connections and partnerships with our fellow Pacific sisters.” These are words by Rachel Rahii, one of four Solomon Islands women who joined a four-day Pacific…
A MEMBER of Parliament (MP) is appealing for police investigation on those who allegedly committed fraud as per the findings of the audit report on the Economic Stimulus Package. This MP was among three MPs that the audit report found to have received $1.8 million under the ESP. The MP, who requested the non-publication of…
SOLOMON Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) has experienced a decrease in net contribution from formal sectors this financial year. Unlike the informal net contributions, it has increased compared to last year. SINPF Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mike Wate confirmed this during the crediting rate announcement at Heritage Park Hotel on Monday. Mr Wate said the…
Five Solomon Islands students who are currently embarking on a 10-month agricultural training program at the Arava International Center for Agriculture Training (AICAT) in Israel, are safe and sound. In a statement of assurance sent to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Media Unit, Director of AICAT Dafna Gommershtadt said, the local students are safe…
Excitement and pride filled the four corners of the new University of the South Pacific (USP) campus at King George in Honiara, Solomon Islands on Thursday as alumni, leaders, staff and students gathered to witness the momentous occasion of its official opening. This new campus is a testament to the long-standing partnership between USP and…