September 10, 2020

More join youSave

By EDDIE OSIFELO THE Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) youSave Retirement Scheme for self-employed or those in informal sectors has attracted 18,858 members to date. This was an increase from 5,414 members that registered since the launch of the…

Never forget the vulnerable groups in society

IN any crisis, often it is women and children who suffered most.That’s because of their vulnerabilities and other weaknesses. More often than not, they are also the most neglected. The coronavirus pandemic that had brought the world to its knees…

Call for more action on climate change

INDUSTRIALISED countries are called on to take greater global action to reduce the impacts of climate change. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Ethel Frances made the call during the Thirty-fifth Asia and Pacific Regional Conference…

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SINU VC’s work permit processed

By EDDIE OSIFELO WORK on screening and finalising the work permit of embattled Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice Chancellor, Dr Ganesh Chand is going through the process now. Commissioner of Labour, Josiah Manehia confirmed this to Island Sun yesterday.…

We need our book allowance: SIG students in Fiji

BY BARNABAS MANEBONA The second semester for this year is nearly through, and Government-sponsored students in Fiji institutions are still waiting for their book allowance. Disappointed SIG students at Fiji said they need the ‘Book Allowance’ because monthly allowances cannot…

CHINESE MONEY CLAIMS

Maelanga denies allegation of attempting to bribe Malaita leaders to topple Suidani-gov’t By EDDIE OSIFELO DEPUTY Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga has denied allegation that he carried a large amount of money to Auki on Tuesday night to lobby Malaita Provincial…

Gov’t remains committed to fight covid-19: PM

PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare says his Government remains committed and vigilant in its fight against covid-19. Speaking during his nation-wide covid-19 address on Monday this week, Prime Minister Sogavare said despite the criticisms, the Government is steadfast, focused, committed to…

Agovaka free, appeal case struck out

BY JENNIFER KUSAPA HIGH Court Judge Justice Leonard Maina has struck out the appeal against the Member of Parliament for Central Guadalcanal Peter Shanel Agovaka. Justice Maina on Monday dismissed and ‘strike-out’ the appeal that was filed last year by…

Malaita yet to meet over fate of its PS

By EDDIE OSIFELO MALAITA Province Executive is still to meet to decide on the fate of Provincial Secretary Fredrick Fa’abasua, who was recalled by Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening to Honiara. Premier Daniel Suidani explained this after protesters…

Tovosia told not to meddle with mines board decision

By EDDIE OSIFELO LANDOWNERS of Central and South Guadalcanal have accused Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Bradley Tovosia of interfering in the decisions of the Mines and Mineral Board. They claimed Tovosia had requested the Board to reconsider…