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by EDNAL PALMER The wait is still on for a Mammogram Machine that was installed last year at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) to be operational. Minister for Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Paul Bosowai Popora in response to the Opposition Leader who questioned the continuous delay in operationalizing the…
By EDNAL PALMER Solomon Islands tax payers have paid out SBD$32 million in compensation to Levers Solomons Limited (LSL) in the past two years. The Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT) revealed the substantial payouts during this week’s Public Accounts Committee hearing into the 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2024. Twenty…
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has suspended Salexon Tosi, Admission and Enrolment Officer at the Student Administration Services (SAS), following an internal investigation that uncovered his involvement in the forgery and unlawful issuance of academic certificates and transcripts. In a statement, SINU said an investigation, conducted by the University’s Internal…
By EDNAL PALMER Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele and his Government for National Unity & Transformation (GNUT) have spent over $SBD2.1 million of tax payer money in the past five months, on overseas trips. Of that spending, the highest was incurred on the large delegation led by Manele, to…
By LESLEY SANGA The road stretching from Baratalo to Atori in East Kwara’ae, Malaita, has significantly deteriorated, creating major challenges for the local community. Recent heavy rainfall has further degraded the already poor conditions, leading to disrupted livelihoods and escalating transportation costs. Small business owners are feeling the brunt of…
A Chinese company has won the bid to build a new World Bank-funded multi-million dollar Rescue Fire Service in Solomon Islands. China Railway Construction Engineering Group Company Limited (CRCEG) will build the facility, which will be located at the Honiara International Airport. World Bank is funding the project under the…
Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry [SICCI] says it has raised issues affecting the private sector during the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting [PIFLM] which was held in Tonga on 26th to 30 August. Chief Executive Officer of SICCI, James Dolarii was among other regional private sector organization…
By William KadiColumnist “Even if it’s only a small role…like I only have one line to say, I give my hundred percent,” Elsie described her passion for performance arts. From Sunday School skits and memorizing a Bible verse she shared with the congregation of Wesley United Church during her childhood days…
by Ednal Palmer The Governor General has urged the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT), to deliver on its promises. Delivering his first-ever traditional speech from the throne to open the second meeting of the 12th Parliament today, Rev. David Tiva Kapu said GNUT policies can be achieved if there…
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) marks its 45th anniversary today, celebrating decades of successful regional cooperation dedicated to the sustainable management of tuna fisheries in the Pacific. Founded on 9th August 1979, the FFA has grown to become the premier fisheries advisory body in the Pacific region with a…
