By EDDIE OSIFELO THE Auditor General cannot sign off on audit reports on all financial statements of public sector entities at the moment. This was after former Auditor General, Peter Lokay’s contract ended in March this year. Deputy Auditor General,…
BY BEN BILUAGizo REPORTS have emerged that government institutions and officers are chasing after the COVID-19 funds for extra allowance. A source who wants his name withheld said there have been incidents where officials were diverting tasks that provincial officials…
CHILDREN across the Solomon Islands will have the chance to read local stories that spark imagination and build foundations for a lifelong love of reading, with the nation’s first ever digital library of books launching this month. The program is…
By EDDIE OSIFELO SOLOMON Islands has joined other Pacific Islands countries to celebrate the signing of $66.6 million ($9 million EURO) Pacific Climate Information Services and Application (ClimSA) project and launching of the Pacific Meteorological Council 10th Year Anniversary in…
THE Honiara City Council (HCC) yesterday launched its COVID-19 vaccination roll out program with Honiara City Lord Mayor Eddie Siapu receiving his first COVID-19 vaccination jab along with some of the City Councillors. Dr. Christopher Becha, Health Director of HCC…
THE Guadalcanal Provincial executive yesterday amended political differences with the National Government, bolstering both parties trust and relationship to a new peak. Premier Francis Sade assured the national government of his executive’s renewed synergy from here on. Premier Sade and…
By BRIAN LEZUTUNI The Governor of the Central Bank of Solomon Luke Forau predicts the economy will emerge from the COVID-induced economic recession next year, but warns that there are many risks ahead and challenges for government finances – including…
POLICE at the Henderson Police Station have charged a suspect with careless driving in relation to the fatal road accident at the Tenaru Bridge East of Honiara on 7 July 2021 that took the lives of five people. The accused…
THE Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Jeremiah Manele has formally announced the passing of Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, Barnaba Anga in Port Moresby yesterday. In a broadcasted message to the Governor General and the…
Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale has labelled statements by the Minister for Aviation, Peter Chanel Agoaka as misleading and inciteful. The Island Sun newspaper ran an article in Wednesday’s paper (July 7, 2021) which quoted Mr Agovaka as saying that…
