A total of sixty (60) persons have graduated from different SIG Quarantine Stations after completing their mandatory quarantined periods last week. National Emergency Operation Centre, NEOC, confirmed that out of the total number released, fifty-two (52) persons graduated from the Chengs Quarantine Station on Friday 20th November 2020. The persons have undergone the required number…
THE tuna town of Noro, New Georgia, Western Province will stage the province’s 37th Second Appointed Day celebration on Monday 7th December 2020. The celebration will be featured along with the opening of the Roviana Lagoon Festival in Munda on the same day. Prime Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare will be the special guest invited to…
PERMANENT Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Service Karen Qalokale has told 40 newly graduates of the Correctional Service of the Solomon Islands (CSSI) to be good role models. The statement was echoed by Ms. Qalokale on Friday during the graduation ceremony of new recruit officers, known as ‘Sir Baddley…
Gizo Community High School (GCHS) in Western Province on Friday successfully staged its sixth graduation for its form six (6) students. The event was held at the school’s hall. More than 40 students were part of the event. They all received their certificate of completion and are now waiting for their final results. The theme…
North-West Guadalcanal Development Association (NWGDA) on Saturday 21 November successfully hosted its first ever talent show. The talent show was aimed at involving every children, youths and elderly people in North-West Guadalcanal to showcase their hidden talents. During the elimination round on Saturday, a total of 48 groups have participated in the elimination round with…
SUPPORTERS of losing candidates contesting the recent Central Honiara and North East Guadalcanal by-election have been asked to accept the outcome of the By-Election result. The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) issued the appeal over the weekend following the declaration of the two winners. The By-Election in both National Constituencies has become necessary after…
THE GOVERNMENT through the Oversight Committee has approved more repatriation flights to bring back our nationals from overseas. Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) Collin Beck revealed this yesterday during the weekly talk-back show. These repatriation flights will be operated by Solomon Airlines from November through to December…
Members of the public have been commended for their great behaviour shown during last week’s by-election. The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in a statement said the behaviour of the public must be praised. The statement said the public have shown good behaviour during polling day through to the counting of ballots and the…
REVENUE collection by the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Survey (MLHS) through land rentals over the years continue to increase and this year is expected to be highest in eight years. This was revealed by the Commissioner of Lands Alan McNeil in an interview with the paper. “Ministry of Lands revenue collected from land rents…
The landowner trustees of Abarafi Ano customary land have accused officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Auki of unlawful arrest. A representative of the Abrafi Ano raised a complaint through the local media stating that Auki RSIPF officers have unlawfully arrested two of their representatives and locked them up for 24 hours…