By Mike Puia THE government’s total arear now stands at $64 million. In 2017, it was $138 million. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT), Harry Kuma, could not elaborate on what made government arrears reach $138…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA POLICE in Munda Western Province are investigating the alleged sexual grooming incident in the Western province. Deputy Commissioner Gabriel Manelusi speaking during the Police Commissioner’s media conference said that investigation into the alleged incident is ongoing and…
BY LYNTON AARON FILIA SOLOMON Islands National University signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with the WorldFish yesterday. SINU continues to expand its local and international networks through widening and strengthening of its academic, corporate, bilateral and multilateral stakeholder collaborations.…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE case against a woman facing assault will be mentioned again in court today. The accused, Ms Roko, was initially charged with two other co-accused on another matter, and whilst on bail Ms Roko re-offended and was…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE case against the former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Service Edmond Sikua is listed for interim mention today. The trial date into the case has already been set for July…
TRANSPARENCY Solomon Islands commends development partners and donors who are trying to ensure their funding assistance have an impact on the lives of people of Solomon Islands. We congratulate you and urge that you continue to consult widely. We also…
OUR heart goes out to the family members of the young lad who lost his life in the accident at Fou’ala in Malaita. For families to experience something of this nature is beyond comprehension. This incident should bring a stern…
BY LORETTA BRIGIDIA MANELE THE Ministry of Tourism and Culture (MCT) is unlikely to engage in any big project this year, it is reported. This, according to the ministry’s permanent secretary Andrew Nihopara, is due to the government’s huge budget…
THE SIDCC Government through the Ministry of Forest and Research (MOFR) yesterday consulted the civil society groups, non-government organisations and national private sector organisations including commercial banks and education institution representatives on its ongoing consultation to review the current Forest…
BY LORETTA BRIGIDIA MANELE THE bad weather currently hovering over the country is taking its toll on roadworks, it is reported. Unpredictable heavy showers in the capital have been one of the challenges for the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID)…
