BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO PLANS to construct a new mental health acute ward to accommodate individuals who are suffering from neurotic and psychotic mental disorders prior and during the upcoming Pacific Games 2023 in November is progressing now. This was…
BY NED GAGAHE Honiara City Clerk Justus Deni has called bus operators to stop illegal short routes in the city or face prosecution and cancellation of business licence. In a statement, Deni said failure to comply will result in the…
BY NED GAGAHE Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) Mr. Stephen Maesiola has welcome local contractors who are willing to do road maintenance along the stretch of road between Ranadi roundabout down to Henderson, East Honiara with…
BY NED GAGAHE Honiara City Council’s (HCC) says that the National Hosting Authority (NHA) proposed budget to support HCC step up its rubbish collection and clean-up towards and during the Pacific Games will be enough to carry out their work…
By EDDIE OSIFELO THE Road Transport Board is working to set up an Authority to deal with traffic issues and rates of public transports in Honiara. This came after residents in Honiara have complained of short bus routes and increase…
National referral hospital on standby as authorities monitor drug shortage BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO The national referral hospital will continue with full services as it monitors the issue of drug shortage. Drug shortage has become serious it has triggered the…
BY NED GAGAHE Media personnel have participated in a day-long workshop on misinformation, disinformation and media challenges organised by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI). The workshop was held at the Heritage Park Hotel on 15th March. Presenters included ASPI…
By EDDIE OSIFELO HONIARA City Council needs more manpower to deal with stray dogs in the city. This after HCC has only engaged one officer dealing with stray dogs roaming the city, causing nuisance, removing rubbishes from beans and spilling…
BY NED GAGAHE Geotech drilling works for the upcoming sewer mainline along the main Kukum Highway Road was the main cause of the traffic congestion for vehicles heading east bound. Work on the project began early this week where engineers…
HCC holds meetings as it moves to take over public bus service BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO Honiara city council (HCC) is moving forward with its plan to take over the public bus service. HCC has carried out two meetings since…
