Assessment on health facility readiness & service availability in progress

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is currently conducting the Health Facility Readiness and Service Availability Assessment ( HFRSA) on health facilities mainly hospitals and Area Health Centers (AHC) across the country. With financial and technical support from the United Nations Population Fund, the government of Australia and the Solomon Islands Government, 11…

Dentana – When?

The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, has called on the Permanent Secretary of Finance to state when he will publish the list of Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) beneficiaries.  Responding to PS Finance’s statements during the talkback show on Sunday, Hon. Wale said Dentana’s statements are evasive.  He stressed that what would be most useful…

FAKE EXAMS PAPER SOLD

Fake exam papers are currently being sold along the streets and in circulation. This was revealed by Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) James Bosamata yesterday when refuting claims that the 2020 national exams have been leaked to the public once again. This comes as national exams for high…

Solomon cocoa products launched in NZ

SOLOMON Islands cocoa company, Cathliro, achieved international success last month, launching a range of cocoa products in New Zealand. Cathliro was supported in this venture by the Australian Government initiative, Strongim Bisnis. Cathliro’s products were launched in over 30 speciality and whole food grocery stores throughout New Zealand. The products were made from Solomon Islands…

PS Finance refutes TSI article on ESP

THE Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance and Treasury, McKinnie Dentana has clarified the misleading statement made by TSI alleging that public officers have been qualified for the ESP payment.  The article, which was based on leaked information, is misleading and can amount to defamation of character to those that have appeared on the list.  “I…

Suidani: You are the future

YOU are the future of this province and your knowledge and skills will be depended upon to move this province forward. This sentiment was echoed by Premier Daniel Suidani when addressing Auki Community High School Students yesterday.   In today’s world, one must acquire the relevant skills and knowledge in order to survive and make a…

18 new lawyers admitted to practice 

EIGHTEEN new local lawyers have taken their oaths of admission yesterday before Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer. Sir Albert in his remarks during the ceremonial event yesterday said in taking the oath of allegiance and legal practitioner’s oath, they have subscribed to two fundamental duties. “……one owed to your clients and the other more important…