BOULDER KILLS THREE
BY NED GAGAHE Three adult men have been killed in a tragic incident at King George Sixth area over the weekend after a large rock loosened off from its hilltop position and tumbled down the slopes and crashed on dwelling…
April 2023
Funding is SINU most significant challenge: Aqorau
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice Chancellor Professor Transform Aqorau says funding is one most significant challenge of the Solomon Islands National University. Aqorau Echoed this at the recent 10th anniversary celebration of the Solomon Islands…
Govt to give more powers to provinces: PM Sogavare
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA Government will give more powers to the provinces preparing them for the federal constitution, prime minister Sogavare told parliament on Thursday. But, it will take time and more work, he hinted. He also highlighted his concern on…
Malaria deaths
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO UNDERSECRETARY for Ministry of Health and Medical Services Dr Nemia Bainivalu confirmed malaria deaths following the current increase of Malaria in Honiara and some parts of the country. Bainivalu echoed this yesterday in a press conference.…
WORKSHOP CUT SHORT
Western province MPA induction programme disrupted due to allowance disagreement BY BEN BILUA THE workshop organised by the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening for the members of the Western Provincial Assembly has been prematurely ended due to allowance…
Divit girls training centre receives new furniture from Australia through APTC
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA DIVIT Training centre is the latest institution to receive support from the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) assistance in development and training towards vocational schools in the country. Yesterday’s handover of new furniture to the centre will…
MPG hopes for better result in upcoming PCDF assessment
BY SAMIE WAIKORI MALAITA Provincial Government hopes for a better result on its PCDF status this time-round, as assessment for 2022/2023 expects for this month. Last year, MPG disqualified for the programme and it severely affected implementation of its earmarked…
UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly claims AUKUS and nuclear-powered submarine deals is for our future protection
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO The United Kingdom has defended the AUKUS deal to arm Australia with nuclear-powered submarines. Speaking to local media in an invitations-only session yesterday at the SIBC, United Kingdom Foreign Secretary the Rt Hon James Cleverly MP…
SECOND LIST
Labour Mobility Unit releases another 277 names for seasonal work screening BY NED GAGAHE The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade has released a list of another 277 Labour Mobility Unit (LMU) applicants yesterday to attend a two-day screening…
MECDM reviews climate change policy
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO MINISTRY of Environment Climate Change Disaster Management is reviewing a new climate change policy, hoped to be endorsed at the third quarter of this year. This was confirmed by Karl Kuper of MECDM during the recent…