The READ program for 2020 received support from the British High Commission Brian Jones when he helped to fund some of the new teachers’ handbooks for selected Honiara schools. The teachers from these schools will receive training on how to teach English as a spoken language, a statement from READ said. “This is crucial! Children…
Solomon Water has recently disciplined and dismissed several staff following reports from members of the public that some of their field staff are demanding or being paid money when doing installations for CashWater connections or other work. Solomon Water in a statement stressed that this is wrong and that they will not tolerate such bad…
A MAGISTRATE has found the Bangladesh national who cast his vote in last year’s National General Election (NGE) in Malaita guilty of the offences laid against him. Mia Mohammad Abdul Latif had been tried for charges of fraudulent voting and obtaining registration by false pretence. Principal Magistrate Fatima Taeburi at the end of the trial…
Claims senior MPs may benefit from 11% interest By ANDREW FANASIA SENIOR Members of Parliament (MP) within the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) have a share in the $11 billion money earmarked for the broker Terry Wong. This is the latest claim from reliable sources within the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister James Marape’s historic state visit to the Solomon Islands is not going to be empty-handed. That’s the sentiment echoed by the PNG Acting High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands His Excellency Dr. John Balavu when confirming the arrival of Marape tomorrow. The three-day visit is part of his (Marape)…
The 100 billion US dollar loan scheme is proof that DCGA led by Sogavare has no plan for the country. This was spelled out by the Office of the Leader of the Opposition Matthew Wale today. “Let us be clear, this is a scheme that must have the knowledge and support of the PM. It…
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has conveyed his best wishes to the Emperor of Japan on his 60th Birthday celebrations. Prime Minister Sogavare said the Emperor of Japan represents the oldest continuing monarchical house in the world, spanning more than two millenniums. “On behalf of my government and the good people of the Solomon Islands, I…
THE OFFICIAL ‘West-4-Australia Bushfire Victim Fundraiser’ (W4ABF) has entered its last week of fundraising despite bad weather patterns in the Western Province for most of the past month but an atmosphere of positivity spreading as organizers call for public support. The fundraiser spread out throughout the Western Province (WP) has picked momentum in Gizo town…
Tenants that have resided at the KHY Seafront in Gizo, Western Province on Monday have expressed concern over the demolition exercise on their properties. The demolition operation was ordered by the Sheriff of the High Court last week. As a result of the operation, many were left homeless with their properties. Police Response Unit (PRU) over…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) mourns the loss of one of its long-serving officers the late Police Sergeant Edwin Manuga who passed away in Honiara 22 February 2020 after a short illness. A funeral service for the late Manuga was held in Honiara on 24 February before his body was transported back to…