November 18, 2020

Indonesia engineers arrive for PG2023 facilities

By Taromane Martin PREPARATIONS for the hosting of the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara is progressing well despite the current set back caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare has confirmed in his nationwide address that…

Six more nurses suspended

BY MAVIS NISHIMURA PODOKOLO SIX nurses were suspended yesterday for misconduct in office following the sit-in protest over covid-19 allowance claims. This follows the first eight who were senior nurses at the national referral hospital and Honiara City clinics, having…

Facebook ban

Government reacts to public criticism By EDDIE OSIFELO THE Sogavare-led government is being accused of “dictatorial leadership” after Cabinet agreed on Monday to ban Facebook. Citizens, especially those who use FB to promote their businesses, engage in discussion, communicate and…