DEAR EDITOR, I have become aware that a new Emergency Clinic will be opening its doors very soon in Honiara. The clinic to be called the Togamae Private Emergency Clinic will be under the supervision of Dr. Pedical Togamae and…
DEAR EDITOR, recent media statements by the Hon Premier of Central Islands Province on the need for development of senior secondary education and the provision of provincial scholarships for teachers in Central Islands Province; Requires the overhaul of the Province’s…
By Alfred Sasako QUESTIONS are being asked whether the President of Kadere Party, Peter Boyers, was receiving fees or allowances when he was a director of a number of Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) investment companies. Mr Boyers told…
By Mike Puia THE Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) has advised sea travelers to get good information from weather people before deciding to travel. SIMSA’s Director, Captain Tim Harris, made this call in light of boats reportedly missing in…
BY LYNTON AARON FILIA SOLOMON Airlines clarified that the reschedule of many of its domestic flights in the recent past is because of unserviceable equipment. Solomon Airlines reports that the shortfalls are from weather radar, difficulties in obtaining spare parts,…
BY Georgina Kekea THE country’s electrical authority, Solomon Power will this year venture into a new apprenticeship programme. In a notice issued to the public, Solomon Power revealed that the apprenticeship programme will work within the scope of the National…
By Alfred Sasako NEW Ocean (SI) Ltd – the company accused of allegedly causing environmental damage to drinking water in the Kakabona area, west of Honiara – has hit back, announcing plans to build a water supply and housing scheme…
BY MAVIS NISHIMURA PODOKOLO HONIARA City Council (HCC) declares they are ready in ground work preparations for the standard ISO certification. Honiara City Council Chief Health Inspector Mr George Titiulu said they are done with their preparation concerning collection of…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE case against five individuals alleged of misusing funds in the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) in 2013 will appear in court today for mention. The five are facing charges of false pretence; four of…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA A man in his 40s was sentenced with a fine of $1,200 and had his driving licence surrendered to the court yesterday for being guilty of ‘presence of alcohol in his blood’. The accused Patson Farobo Nanai…
