BY LORETTA BRIGIDIA MANELE WHILE there are very good surgeons at the National Referral Hospital (NRH), we need more surgeons as this is one of the challenges experienced at the hospital. The above was expressed by resident doctor from Taiwan,…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA POLICE Commissioner Matthew Varley has again reminded drivers to be responsible. He said last week 232 cars were checked and 17 drivers were found to be over the legal limit of alcohol in their blood. He said…
PRIME Minister Rick Houenipwela yesterday witnessed the signing of a grant agreement between the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Solomon Islands Government. The agreement establishing the Transport Sector Project Development Facility was signed by the Finance & Treasury Permanent…
By Gary Hatigeva ELIGIBLE Voters throughout the country are being urged to take part in the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC’s) radio talkback show this weekend. This comes as part of the Commission’s intentions to give the opportunity to voters…
11 in four months, Police raises concern over huge number of reported cases across country BY JENNIFER KUSAPA ELEVEN cases of rape have been reported within the span of just four months, and police are raising the alarm over this…
TSL mid-season transfer window closes BY ROMULUS HUTA THE Telekom S-League (TSL) mid-season transfer window closes today. Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Competition Manager Gabriel Riotarau confirms on Thursday. Riotarau reminds TSL clubs that they must submit their lists for…
By Alfred Sasako THE name East Kwaio carries a stigma in Solomon Islands. Despite its rich cultural roots and unique way of preserving their way of living over many years, not many people appreciate the fact that it is one…
BY MAVIS NISHIMURA PODOKOLO In Bougainville BOUGAINVILLE women have called for strong and harmonious partnership between women across Pacific nations. This call was made purposely to create effective partnership between the women and girls of Bougainville and Pacific nations. Speaking…
BY MAVIS NISHIMURA PODOKOLO In Bougainville STORIES of the struggles of women in the Solomon Islands have touched participants of a major young women forum underway in Bougainville, motivating many to continue striving to achieve their goals. The shared stories…
BY LORETTA BRIGIDIA MANELE & PRESLEY SURUMA ENTREPRENEURS of Solomon Islands can hit jackpot in the country’s agriculture sector. Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Permanent Secretary, Ethel Francis brands the agriculture sector a hub of success in the future…
