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By Georgina Maka’a FIVE senior staff of Solomon Islands National University (SINU) who were earlier suspended for allegedly defrauding the university have now all been terminated. Three of the staff – Dr Jack Maebuta (Pro Vice Chancellor, Academic), Verzilyn Isom (Dean of Nursing) and Frank Lui (acting director of Property) – have had their contracts terminated over previous weeks. Last…
From TRANSPARENCY SOLOMON ISLANDS The regional Civil Society Organisation Forum and other associated events was convened in Suva Fiji 31st July – 2nd August 2023. This is an annual meeting of civil society from across the region launched in 2015 under the Framework for Pacific Regionalism and Pacific Island Leaders’ desire for…
The Solomon Islands-Papua New Guinea (SI-PNG) Immigration and Citizenship Authority today launched the Travel Entry Capture App in Honiara. Papua New Guinea government presented the app to the Solomon Islands Government through the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Immigration. This innovative application, conceptualized and developed by the Papua New Guinea…
Twelve undergraduate students from The University of Queensland (UQ) have come away with new learnings and life-changing experiences following their visit to the Babatana Rainforest Conservation Project on Choiseul Island last month. Over two weeks, the students witnessed successful local efforts to preserve rainforests, enhance local livelihoods, and link with the global…
A long-serving doctor at the National Referral Hospital in Honiara wants the United States to build a new hospital for the Solomon Islands. Dr. Rooney Jagilly, the hospital’s head of surgery, made the request when he and his colleagues met a visiting United States congressional delegation in Honiara on Tuesday. Rep.…
Guadalcanal Province’s move to have its headquarters built outside of Honiara is finally happening. It will be built at Mamara, west of Honiara, on a 20-hectare site it acquired from Metropolis Pacific PTE Limited, the company currently holding the title of the land. Guadalcanal Premier Francis Sade today signed a Sales and Purchase…
Malaita Province celebrated its Second Appointed Day; marked by festivities in both the provincial capital, Auki, and the capital city, Honiara. In Honiara, the Malaitan community turned out in impressive numbers to join in the commemorations. The event kicked off with a vibrant float parade that commenced from central Honiara…
‘gone from bad to worse’ LEADER of Opposition Matthew Wale claims the drug shortage situation in the country has gone from bad to worse. “The Opposition Office has been reliably informed that the drug shortage situation in the country has reached a very life-threatening point,” Wale said in a statement..…
SOLOMON Islands still lacks a Freedom of Information Act. Speaking during the TRC Report debate in Parliament recently, Opposition leader Matthew Wale said the Freedom of Information Act is a legislative instrument that was deemed very crucial in the Report. He said the creation of such an Act would ensure…
The Solomon Islands National Hosting Authority today launched the Sol2023 Baton Relay – commencing a thrilling 100-day journey. The relay kicked off its exciting route at the National Stadium, making its way to Henderson Airport before setting off for Isabel Province this afternoon. This Baton Relay is set to traverse…
