By EDDIE OSIFELO THE Democratic Coalition for Government Advancement (DCGA) says it is not aware of the leaked Guadalcanal Affairs Bill 2021. This so-called bill has been widely discussed and circulated on social media. But Special Secretary to Prime Minister…
By EDDIE OSIFELO THE Government’s Policy Redirection has not sunk well with some provinces attending the Premiers Conference in Honiara yesterday. Chief of Staff in the Office of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Robson Djokovic told the Premiers that about $850…
By EDDIE OSIFELO SOLOMON Airlines is generating more revenue from charters and domestic flights which is has been carrying out in recent months. This was after the closure of borders due to coronavirus pandemic which stopped international passengers from visiting…
By EDDIE OSIFELO SOLOMON Airlines has recorded a $12 million loss from January to August this year. This is a turn-around from the $17 million loss the state-owned enterprise (SOE) recorded last year. Manager Finance, Peter Soqoilo told reporters yesterday…
By EDDIE OSIFELO A company awarded a contract to build a school in Bellona is under question. USO Development and Construction Limited has won a $1.1 million contract, awarded by Central Tender Board to build a school in Bellona Island.…
By EDDIE OSIFELO MINISTRY of Infrastructure Development (MID) is preparing to discuss with Pacific Tenders on its new E-procurement system to address corruption in the Government’s procurement process. Permanent Secretary, Stephen Maesiola confirmed this when asked by Island Sun yesterday.…
By EDDIE OSIFELO A little-known resort in Marau, East Guadalcanal, is booked out for December and January. Called Milk Fish, it is tucked away in Marapa island beside the famous Tavanipupu resort. Solomon Airlines Manager Marketing, Colin Sigamanu said the…
By EDDIE OSIFELO MEMBER of Parliament for Small Malaita, Rick Hou has questioned the Government on the delay to issue visas to United States officials under the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programmes in the country. Hou told…
By EDDIE OSIFELO FIVE voters of Gizo Kolombangara have accused their Member of Parliament, Lanelle Tanangada, over what they described as “inhuman treatment” towards them while in Honiara. This after Tanangada reportedly refused to meet them on five occasions at…
By EDDIE OSIFELO ECONOMIC Association of Solomon Islands (EASI) has elected new office bearers during their Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Honiara last Thursday. Interim President, Rueben Tovutovu was re-elected unopposed as president. Tovutovu replaced Dr Luke Forau after he…