By EDDIE OSIFELO CENTRAL Bank of Solomon Islands has projected the economy to recover to 1.5 percent this year in line with global growth and anticipated recovery in fisheries, construction sectors and key national projects in the pipeline. The national…
By EDDIE OSIFELO THE 2021 Appropriation Bill 2021 is proposing a deficit of around $300 million. Central Bank of Solomon Islands Governor, Dr Luke Forau stated this when he appeared before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in Parliament on Monday.…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA One Link director, Gerrard Tauohu, may see charges against him amended. This follows prosecution seeking adjournment to the case to allow them time to get statements from property owners after police recovered some properties and received a…
The Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Western Province Chief Superintendent Mathias Lenialu calls on people at Narovai Village on Rarumana Island and surrounding communities to assist the police arrest a suspect for illegal brewing at the village. Villagers called the police…
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO SOLOMON Islands Government has reportedly finalised its request to the Indian Government for 600,000 AstraZeneca vaccine. Dr Culwick Togamana, minister for health and medical service, confirmed this during the welcome event of the 24,000 doses of…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA The case against a 37-year-old man, accused of stealing from his employer, has been adjourned for March 29, for trial. This is the case of Ian Pias Walelabua who faces with one count of Burglary in relation…
BY JENNIFER KUSAPA The case against a bus driver accused of causing death to a pedestrian has been adjourned for March 30. This is for the crown and defence lawyers to decide whether the trial will proceed on April 5.…
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO THE AstraZeneca vaccines are well preserved at the national medical store, ready to be distributed from administration. This was confirmed by Dr Ibrahim Dadari, programme officer UNICEF, during a covid-19 radio talkback show. Temperature is a…
BY BEN BILUA GIZO COMMUNITY Access and Urban Services Enhancement (CAUSE) Project is on a mission to give Gizo town a facelift in 2021. Currently six projects are underway which include; Gizo Satellite Market, Construction of bridge next to Gizo…
The Champions of tomorrow project of World Vision Solomon Islands and Save the Children that aim at reducing disaster risks in schools has shined in schools in Makira Ulawa Province. The project that supported by the Australian Government through the…
