THE Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are at an alarming rate and number one killer diseases in the country. The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Undersecretary Health Improvement and Controller Dr Nemia Bainivalu said NCDs kill about six people every day. He was speaking at SIBC yesterday when delivering his keynote address to mark the…
THE Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in a meeting last Friday expressed its disappointment on the delay of the 2023 budget documents which should have been submitted last week. It was revealed that the delay will push back the PAC inquiry schedule which should have commenced last week. According to Parliament Media, the PAC Clerk,…
THE Perch Christian School commemorated the 2022 World Children’s Day last Friday with the theme, “Inclusion for Every Child.” The commemoration held at the school hall was highlighted by blue colours which science advocates as the right colour for children as they celebrated the day with joy and laughter today at the Tongs area near…
PRIME Minister, Manasseh Sogavre, has hailed the Solomon Islands Ports Authourity (SIPA) as a ‘fine example of how Solomon Islands can successfully enforce rules and laws if responsible authorities put their mind to their enforcement responsibilities and Solomon Islanders are compliant. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the accolade in his keynote address at the official…
INFLATION has been a major issue in the Pacific and has risen to historically high levels in some countries in the region. This was discussed in the 37th South Pacific Central Bank Governor’s Meeting (SPCBGM) hosted by the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu in Port Vila from November 3-4, 2022. The meeting was convened under the…
Government hires foreign legal advisor for its Mineral Resources Bill 2022 THE thorny issue of who owns what is below six feet in the ground is being included in the Government’s new Mineral Resources Bill 2022. Ownership of mineral deposits below six foot, even on customary land, has always been a controversial issue between landowners…
THE Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit has graduated two Nauru Police officers on International Mine Action Standard (IMAS) level one. The graduation was held yesterday after four weeks of intensive training at Hells Point. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) Advisors, Australian Federal Police (AFP) Advisor, a staff from the Australian High Commission…
THE man who allegedly mistreated and abused his family with violence and sexual abuses in Central Islands Province will appear in court on Monday next week. That is when he is likely to enter his pleas to two counts of domestic violence, one count of cruelty to children and four counts of indecent assault. The…
PRIME Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, is impressed with Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) for leading the way in investing in major projects. He spoke of his fascination at the commissioning of a new three- storey office complex, new international entry overhead gatehouse, new domestic terminal building and the groundbreaking ceremony and unveiling of the new SIPA…
THE Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) has officially handed over a newly completed girls’ dormitory and ablution block to Gela Ilau Community High School, in Siarana village, small Gela, Central Island Province. The dormitory consists of 14 rooms and can accommodate about 60 students. The dormitory together with the ablution block cost…