NHA denies affiliation to National Stadium Security Firms ahead of Pacific Games BY EDDIE OSIFELO IN a recent press conference, the Executive Director of the National Hosting Authority (NHA), Christian Nieng, unequivocally denied any affiliation with the two security firms…
BY EDDIE OSIFELO THE upcoming Pacific Games, scheduled to take place in Honiara from November 19th to December 2nd, 2023, has ignited a wave of interest among newly registered companies eager to secure contracts. Dr. Jimmy Rodgers, Chairman of the…
National Hosting Authority (NHA) Chairman denies $8 million valuation for Chengs hardware building BY EDDIE OSIFELO Dr. Jimmy Rodgers, Chairman of the National Hosting Authority (NHA), has firmly refuted claims of an $8 million valuation for Chengs Hardware and Construction…
BY EDDIE OSIFELO PARLIAMENT is poised to amend the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) Act of 2012 after a decade of its implementation. Minister of Finance and Treasury, Harry Kuma, announced this during the second reading of the CBSI…
BY EDDIE OSIFELO THE Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2023 is poised for a significant debate this week following the second reading presented by the Minister of Mines, Energy, and Rural Electrification, Bradley Tovosia, in Parliament on Monday. Minister Tovosia highlighted that…
By EDDIE OSIFELO MINISTER of the Ministry of Forest and Research, Dickson Mua Panakitasi, has made a significant decision regarding the suspension of felling license A10112 belonging to Southern Enterprises Sawmilling Company Ltd. and Grace Logging Limited. The decision comes…
NHA approves $34 million to purchase for sports house in Honiara BY EDDIE OSIFELO THE National Hosting Authority (NHA) Board has given its stamp of approval to acquire property in Ranadi, East Honiara, owned by Chengs Hardware and Construction Limited,…
By EDDIE OSIFELO SOLOMON Islands played host to the 4th Annual Regional Workshop for the Melanesian Institute of Office Professionals (MIOP) this week, bringing together about 35 women professionals from Papua New Guinea (PNG). The workshop, held in Honiara, featured…
By EDDIE OSIFELO PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has called for the establishment of a permanent seat within the international financial architecture for Small Islands Developing States (SIDS). His impassioned plea for inclusivity and representation came during his address at the…
By EDDIE OSIFELO PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare delivered a powerful address at the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, USA, addressing historical injustices and highlighting the country’s commitment to disability rights. Sogavare emphasized that…