SECRETARY to the Prime Minister (SPM) has cleared the air following criticisms regarding the government’s decision to allow a repatriation flight into China and return. Dr. Jimmy Rodgers made the clarification from concern members of the public during the weekly talk-back show yesterday over the national broadcaster. In response, he said China is not so…
THE Office of the Auditor General (AG) has finally presented the first draft of its spot on audit to the Honiara City Council (HCC) on Thursday. Councilor for Vura Ward, Cr. Reginald Ngati told the paper yesterday said the presentation was made in the presence of the Honiara City Mayor, his clerk and heads of…
Doctor clarifies blood shortage By ESTHER NURIA National Referral Hospital (NRH) Medical Superintendant and Chief Executive Officer (acting) Dr. John Hue has clarified the blood shortage issue at NRH. Dr. Hue confirmed to this paper that the blood shortage issue at the Hospital is not true. “If the hospital runs out of blood, it should…
THE National Government is conscious of the issue of land and encroachment of settlers into customary land. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare highlighted this during his speech, at the Guadalcanal province 2nd Appointed Day Celebrations on Friday. The Prime Minister acknowledged sentiments raised by the Premier of Guadalcanal Province, for the Government to live up to…
TWO young men have been charged and remanded in custody this week following the death of a man at the Botanical Garden hilltop, West Honiara last Saturday. Tatasi Fati Forau, 19, and Ruben Jayrick Hitu 24, are each facing one count of murder. The two young men were brought to the Honiara Magistrates’ Court where…
GUADALCANAL Province celebrated its second appointed day at Visale, North West Guadalcanal in style on Friday. Speaking at the occasion Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare took the opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate the leaders and people of Guadalcanal Province. He further assured the Premier and the people of Guadalcanal that his government will work closely with…
The six people that have been missing while travelling in an outboard motorised boat (OBM) from Kala Bay in Santa Cruz Island to the Reef Islands in the Temotu Province on 11 July 2020 have been found safe and well at Ngarangara Point near Su’umoli Village on Ulawa Island in the Makira Ulawa Province at…
GUADALCANAL Province will celebrate its 36th Second Appointed Day today at Visale, North West Guadalcanal. The province’s Second Appointed Day falls annually on August 1st. However, because August 1st falls on Saturday, the provincial government decides to commemorate the event today by declaring today, a public holiday for Guadalcanal Province to allow them to join…
FORMER Prime Minister (PM) and Member of Parliament (MP) for Rendova Tetepare suggests all education institutions in Honiara should remain close for the year as part of protective measures against COVID-19. Danny Philip highlighted this on Tuesday when contributing to the motion to approve the proclamation by the Governor-General to further extend the State of…
THE Japanese new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Morimoto Yasuhiro on Thursday presented his Letter of Credence to Governor-General His Excellency Sir David Vunagi. H.E Yasuhiro conveys the cordial greetings of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan and desires to maintain and promote the friendship and goodwill which happily exist between both nations,…