LEADER of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has expressed disappointment with the Prime Minister’s stand on the West Papua issue labelling it as ‘hypocritical’. Hon Wale said the current Prime Minister used to be a strong supporter and advocator for West Papua in the past but he has taken a 180-degree on the issue. “I am…
The ongoing drug shortage in the country leaves the United Church-owned Helena Goldie Hospital in the Western Province in an ‘Emergency Mode’ HELENA GOLDIE HOSPITAL – the second largest hospital in Western Province – has gone into “emergency mode until further notice” as the acute drug shortage in the country worsens. Hospital authorities last week…
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers in the Central Island Province are investigating an incident involving a matured male person who died shortly after a fall from a cliff. The incident occurred near Minisi village on East Russell. RSIPF officers in Russell and Tulagi have arrested a suspect in relation to this death. Central…
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP bids farewell to the Governor General, His Excellency Sir David Vunagi who travels to the Republic of Fiji Islands to attend the University of South Pacific’s graduation ceremony. Prime Minister Sogavare was joined by the Acting Chief Justice Rex Foukona, and Speaker of National Parliament, Patterson Oti in farewelling…
OPPOSITION MP Hon Derek Manuari has called on the Minister for Health & Medical Services to come clean on the current medical drug shortage in the country. In a statement today, the Member of Parliament for West Makira said the country is currently facing a serious health crisis and the ministry has been tight-lipped over…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare concluded his official trip to Vanuatu last week with a meeting with the Solomon Islands- Vanuatu Community in Port Vila. Prime Minister Sogavare was in Port Vila for the 22nd Melanesian Spearhead Group Leaders Summit which concluded on Thursday. Leader of the Solomon Islands Vanuatu Community Miltus Fomani Maliu expressed sincere…
THE Western Provincial Government (WPG) under the leadership of Premier Billy Veo is keen to develop Mile Six in West Gizo as part of its development expansion plan for Gizo Island. He reiterated that it has been the intention of past governments and his government to shift some of the commercial activities from the main…
IN an inspiring initiative to promote sustainable development and uplift local communities, the Solomon Islands Tobacco Company (SITCo) has joined hands with the Gaobata Farmers Association (GFA) to bolster food security, generate income and improve livelihoods. A handing over ceremony was held at GGPOL 1 where SITCo donated 50,000 vegetable seedlings to Gaobata Farmers Association.…
A 40-horse powered ray boat carrying five persons, including one female, tragically sunk last Friday morning enroute to Gizo. The boat started its journey from Simbo and encountered distressing circumstances. According reports, two of the five persons managed to swim to Kongu village on Rannogah, where they urgently sought help for the other three. The villagers…
BUSINESSES in Honiara have lost properties and revenue due to the ongoing power outage experienced in the city. This was revealed in a survey recently conducted by the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) on the impact of load shedding on businesses. The survey found that businesses are losing revenue in daily operations…