2023

COVID has huge impact on nation

By EDDIE OSIFELO THE impact of the global covid 19 pandemic in 2019 has affected the Solomon Islands economy and exacerbates unemployment and social issues. Governor General Sir David Vunagi confirmed this, when he delivered his New Year’s message to…

Vunagi: gender abuse everywhere

BY JENNIFER KUSAPA GOVERNOR General Sir David Vunagi has highlighted in his new year’s message that the recurrence of domestic violence, rape and abuse of girls and women is happening everywhere. “This shows that we have failed to address the…

15 babies born on New Year’s Day

BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO FIFTEEN babies were born on New Year ’s Day at the labour ward, National Referral Hospital This was confirmed by Delight Oloifana, nurse in charge for labour ward, National Referral Hospital on January 2. “During first…

BIG CHALLENGE

Growing unemployment must be urgently addressed, says Vunagi By EDDIE OSIFELO GOVERNOR General Sir David Vunagi has highlighted the need to address the growing unemployment in the country. This comes after university graduates and school drop outs could not find…