MEMBERS of the Honiara City Council (HCC) Executive and official got the opportunity to learn about the new Education Act 2023 last week. The Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) organized and facilitated the week-long briefing and consultation, a statement issued by the HCC Media said. It was held from the 3rd to 6th of September…
Solomon Islands Council of Trade Union (SICTU) has welcomed the decision to remove officers involved in the illegal disbursement of drugs and medicines from the drug stores. In a statement on Tuesday SICTU President Mr Tony Kagovai supported the directive by the Minister of Health and Medical Services to terminate officers involved in in removing medicines from Provincial Health Facilities.…
The draft ‘Citizenship by Investment’ Bill is complete and is subject to further review before it is submitted to Cabinet for consideration. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele revealed in Parliament, Monday, that this is a priority under the government for National Unity and Transformation’s 100- days program. “I am happy to inform parliament that the…
The Chevening Alumni of Solomon Islands successfully launched their network at an event in Honiara on Friday, 6th September. Registered as a Charitable Trust under the Charitable Trusts Act (Cap. 55) of Solomon Islands, the alumni network will promote social and professional interaction among former Chevening scholars and provide help and professional advice to potential Chevening…
THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is making progress in addressing shortages in medical supplies and drugs across the country. This follows the efforts of the MHMS Minister Dr Paul Popora Bosowai, who, has cleared 22 full containers and 14 partial containers of medical supplies at the Solomon Islands Ports Authority in early…
Waneoroa petition strikeout application AN APPLICATION to strike out the election petition case filed against Member of Parliament (MP) for North Malaita, Daniel Suilea Waneoroa is being heard in the High Court. The case is listed to be heard by Judge Michael Pitakaka at 9.30am in court room 5. A former MP for North Malaita,…
PURSING a career with a dream for big achievements or titles is something that demands passion and a determination to overcome the odds. Chris Sade Jr is one of the Solomon Islands National University’s (SINU’s) High Achievers for this year. He was awarded the Distinction for the Bachelor of Nursing- Primary Health Care amongst the…
THE Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination, Rexon Ramofafia raised the alarm on rising sea-levels at the High-Level Forum on Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships in Bali, Indonesia, calling for urgent global action to protect vulnerable island nations like the Solomon Islands. Speaking at the Parallel Thematic Session on based on the forum’s theme, “Rising Sea Level: Strategic Responses for…
Four male suspects have been arrested by Auki police for an alleged wounding incident at Buma village in West Kwara’ae, Malaita Province recently. A statement issued by Police Media Unit said, the victim suffered injury after a group of young men ranging from 20s and 30s consuming kwaso (homebrew) went to a 57-year-old victim’s house…
A 34-year-old male person from Coral village in West Kwarae, Malaita Province is recovering from serious wounds and injuries to his arms after being attacked by two suspects over the weekend. A statement from Police Media Unit said, two male suspects have been apprehended by Police in Auki. “Police have arrested two suspects for a wounding…