SIPA unveils infrastructure development plan for Noro and Honiara, engages world’s largest shipping line By Alfred Sasako SOLOMON Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) has embarked on a multi-million dollar infrastructure development plan, which will lay the foundation for economic growth…
Government requests more time to sort ‘more bills’, promise of ACB-return still stands BY CAROL-ANNE SULEGA THE Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) has been allocated time during Parliament’s period of special adjournment to sort out more…
BY LYNTON AARON FILIA DAY-TWO of the Solomon Islands Republic of China (Taiwan) tradeshow 2017 was graced by country’s Prime Minister and family. They were accompanied by Taiwan’s Ambassador HE Roger Luo throughout the booths of the seven Taiwanese companies…
BY BARNABAS MANEBONA RADIOLOGY Department at the National Referral Hospital (NRH) is encouraging women at the age of 35 and above to do testing for breast cancer. This is if there is any sign of lumps and pain as checking…
BY JARED KOLI SCHOOLS within the country have been urged to implement environmental studies in schools to exchange the mindset of students and care for the environment. This was echoed by Woodford International School year 9 student and Miss Nature…
‘House will adjourn to October 23, 2017’ BY CAROL-ANNE SULEGA THE current 6th meeting of this 10th Parliament resumes today and the Prime Minister Hon Manasseh Sogavare is expected to move a motion on special adjournment to have the…
By Alfred Sasako FROSTY relations between local staff and their Pan Oceanic Bank (POB) Chief Executive Officer, Suresh Modestus Amerasekera, is over, albeit partially. Global Management Services [GMS] terminated Mr Amerasekera’s services as of 27th September this year, warning the…
Councillor labels HCC meeting on Multi-purpose Hall illegal BY BEN BILUA HONIARA City Council (HCC) meeting last week to approve the Multi-purpose Hall project has been dubbed illegal. Appointed Councillor Reginal Ngati said the council meeting failed to meet the…
Senior police officer named in under-ground beche-de-mer network, threatens Dr Aipia A senior police officer is among a network of people working hard to ensure he is arrested for farming beche-de-mer or sea cucumber breeding on Ontong Java, Malaita…
BY BEN BILUA THE Director of Communication within the Ministry of Communication and Aviation says the much awaited undersea internet cable requires strong information and communication technology to manage cyber threats. Mr Alwyn Danitofea explained that the submarine cable will…
