Finance minister Kuma says ‘glimmer of hope at end of tunnel’ By EDDIE OSIFELO MINISTER of Finance and Treasury, Harry Kuma says there is glimmer of hope despite the challenges the country faces in economic, social and health issues due…
BY PETER ZOLEVEKE II DEFENDING Champions Malaita Eagles were held to a goalless draw against a determined Western Tomoko, as both teams maintained their undefeated form in Group A of the Solomon Cup 2020. Both teams had chances to secure…
BY SAMIE WAIKORI AUKI THE message of kava continues to spread and it becomes one of the much talked about commercial root crops in the province. And it’s not only just a mere message, but rather, farmers investing in the…
HUNDREDS of applications for the Government’s Economic Stimulus Package have been approved by the ESP Committe. A statement from the Committee emphasised that approval for piggery projects for the provinces and cocoa farmers were made last week. Specifically, more than…
SOLOMON Airlines has announced a further extension of the suspension of regular scheduled international passenger flights, to March 27, 2021. The airline had previously suspended all scheduled international flying until January 10, 2021. The national carrier will continue to operate…
TWO overseas yachts that entered the country illegally have been seized and detained by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force and Customs authorities and they are now anchored outside Customs House in Point Cruz. In a media statement yesterday, Officer…
It will come into effect soon: Shanel BY CHARLES KADAMANA GOVERNMENT has maintained its decision to temporarily suspend access to Facebook while exploring ways to regulate it. This was officially confirmed by Minister of Communication and Aviation Peter Shanel Agovaka…
By EDDIE OSIFELO TWO key ministries are tasked to develop a resettlement policy for residents of low lying atolls and artificial islands highly vulnerable to climate change. They are the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology and…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA GOVERNMENT is working with stakeholders to develop a policy framework aimed at eliminating modern slavery and commercial sexual exploitation on both national and foreign fishing vessels. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare revealed this in his nationwide address on…
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO THREE repatriation flights to bring in nationals have been scheduled for this weekend. Dr Jimmie Rodgers Secretary to Prime Minister confirmed this. “In this weekend we anticipate three flights one will go from Brisbane, Auckland and…
