THE government is preparing to launch an initiative to commercialize the farming of a variety of agricultural commodities in the country. Temotu premier Hon Clay Forau Soalaoi in his speech yesterday to mark the province 39th second appointed day said the initiative is an effort to address the constraint of sustainable supply required for sustainable…
THE call for fee free education this year is not going to work but parents have to pay for it. This was announced by the Minister of Education and Human Resource Development Lanelle Tanangada during her constituency tour last week in Gizo, Western Province. “The fee free education option would not be possible and parents…
FEE payers have owed the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) with a huge unpaid arrears-the amount is shocking. As at 31st March 2022 the total outstanding tuition fees arrears owed and payable to Solomon Islands National University for period 2018-2022 amount to $86,073,285. Acting Vice-Chancellor Pro Vice-Chancellor Academy Dr Jack Maebuta revealed this amount of…
A building near the FOPA Village at Panatina, that housed China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) workers has caught fire around 2pm, Wednesday. It was suspected that the fire might have been caused by a leaking gas. A security officer interviewed on site said, the fire started at the kitchen but could not confirm if…
WESTERN Provincial capital of Gizo is facing fuel shortage especially petrol since last week forcing many villagers to cut back on their traveling plans. As a result many outboard motor (OBM) and vehicle owners are faced with the difficult situation of accessing fuel in Gizo to move around by sea and land. In Gizo most…
POLYCARP Galaigu, MPA for North West Ngella is likely to be the next Premier for Central Province as nomination close at 8 am on Wednesday. A source within the Provincial Assembly hint that after the motion was passed, Tuesday, Mr. Galaigu was the preferred choice. The motion was passed by an absolute majority of eight…
Chairman of Caucus and Member of Parliament for West Honiara Constituency Honorable Namson Tran has called out Matthew Wale to at least be truthful and stop confusing and misleading the public. Mr. Wale alleges in a media article “Abuse of Office” by Hon Tran. But The Leadership Code Commission in its investigation and findings cleared…
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare will spend the next week and half touring East Choiseul Constituency. The Prime Minister’s delegation left Honiara for East Choiseul over the weekend. Prime Minister Sogavare will be conducting awareness as well as paying attention to the expressed views of his constituents on national and constituency matters including the possible…
CLAIMS have emerged that the Executive of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) ‘hijacked’ the process in releasing on bail Knoxley Atu – the president of M4D – an outlawed organization. Atu’s terms of release were allegedly hammered out behind closed door in a motel room where he was held for a week-long interrogation,…
Premier Manetiva executives plan to boycott A Motion of No Confidence against Central Islands Premier Stanley Manetiva will proceed today despite plans by his executive to boycott the meeting. Initially, the Motion was confirmed for 13th June but the Non-Executive reportedly with an absolute majority of eight has called for the Assembly to convene today.…