Maefai acknowledges roles of women

MEMBER of Parliament (MP) for East Makira Lily Maefai has acknowledged the roles of women in homes and societies. Speaking at the annual international women’s day celebration in Honiara on Monday Ms. Maefai acknowledged the sacrifices made by women in their homes from generation to generation. “We take the time to recognize and celebrate the…

PM holds talk with SIPEU

Prime Minister (PM) Manasseh Sogavare held a very productive meeting with the Solomon Islands Public Employees Union (SIPEU) executive on Monday.  Welcoming the SIPEU executive at the Prime Minister’s Office, Prime Minister Sogavare thanked the SIPEU executive for always serving and supporting the national government, a statement from the Prime Minister Press Secretariat said.  Prime…

Solomon Water, stakeholders enter dialogue

SOLOMON Water on Monday held a meeting with its stakeholders in Auki, Malaita Province, to update them of the latest in the Auki Water Supply upgrade project.  The meeting allows the opportunity for stakeholders to learn more about the upgrade project which includes 1km pipeline replacement.  The meeting also permits time for Solomon Water to hear…

Coronavirus could affect tourism sector

SOLOMON Islands tourism sector will be certainly hit hard if the coronavirus (2019-nCov) crisis continues. “It will cause unprecedented damage to tourism businesses,” says Tourism Solomon Islands Chief Executive Officer Josefa Tuamoto. Speaking to this paper, Mr. Tuamoto said for the Solomon Islands the situation is very fluid at the moment. When asked if they…

WOMEN MARK BIG DAY HERE

International Women’s Day (IWD) 2020 was successfully celebrated in Honiara at the HCC area, Monday.  It originally falls on Sunday 8th March 2020 but was moved to be celebrated on Monday. International Women’s Day is an event celebrated worldwide. This is an opportunity for women to come together and be recognized, to highlight their positive…