October 2023

PROMISES TO KEEP

BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO ALL contractors engaged by the National Hosting Authority will have their dues fully paid after the hosting of the Pacific Games 2023 says Chairperson for NHA Dr Jimmy Rodgers. NHA Chairperson Dr Rodgers confirmed this yesterday…

East Road upgrade project well underway

BY SAMIE WAIKORI AUKI PROGRESS has so far been witnessed on the current road upgrade from Fosim market to Kware bridge along East Malaita Road in Malaita province. The 21-kilometre road upgrade is implemented by Trades Transformation Company Ltd and…

New Act paves learning opportunities for all

BY JENNIFER KUSAPA THE Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development, Dr Franco Rodie, emphasized during the celebration of the Education Act that this marks the beginning of innovative teaching strategies for improvement. “We are standing…

Suspected protesters case mention in court

BY ROMINAH FAKA DEFENDANT Sade who charged with one count of Sedition Act, one count of involving in unlawful assembly and one count of arson of mine appeared yesterday in court before Presiding Magistrate. Kwate’e pleaded not guilty to the…

PAYMENT QUESTIONED

When will 5 million dollars outstanding payment for WDG be paid? BY SAMIE WAIKORI AUKI A Member of Provincial Assembly of Malaita province questions the Fini led government on when to release the 5 million outstanding arrears of ward development…

6 men await sentence on arson case

BY ROMINAH FAKA Six men accused of burning a dwelling house in east Guadalcanal are awaiting their sentence. Their case was mentioned yesterday for sentencing, however, their defence lawyer did not turn up. Court also heard that the Public Solicitors…