Malaita

PM’s statement applauded

BY SAMIE WAIKORI Auki A resource owner has applauded Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela’s statement calling on resource owners to stop being spectators of their resources. In an interview, Mr Peter Waikiri says the statement tells the truth about situation faced…

LEAP programme begins in Malaita

BY GEORGE MANFORD AUKI LEADERS education authorities programme (LEAP) under the ministry of education human resources development (MEHRD) is set to kick off in 16 primary schools in Malaita. The programme deals with literacy in certain schools identified. Speaking to…

Malaita peace office questioned

BY SAMIE WAIKORI Auki THE Malaita province peace and reconciliation office is being accused for not working with the restoration group of Malaita’s former combatants (SIPCRRA). Leader of the Solomon Island Post Conflict Restoration Rehabilitation Association, Mr Moses Ako said,…

No dumpsite in Auki

BY SAMIE WAIKORI Auki MALAITA Provincial Town, Auki is without a dumpsite after the old area got sold. Chief Health Inspector for Malaita Province, Ms Gloria Siwainao said currently only burning, burying and keeping wastes for recycling is practised. Ms…

Japan supports Ilia ECE

BY LYNTON AARON FILIA ILIA Early Childhood Education has received $447,257 from Japan’s Embassy in Solomon Islands yesterday. The support comes under the Japanese government grant scheme known as Grassroots and Human Security project for development of Solomon Islands schools’…