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$114.5m of ESP spent so far: Kuma

By EDDIE OSIFELO THE Government is still to inject about $114.5 million from the $309 million of the Economic Stimulus Package into the economy. To date, the Government has spent $184.5 million of the ESP. Minister of Finance and Treasury,…

Biggest population

Gov’t told to push ‘project development’ in Malaita By EDDIE OSIFELO FORMER Prime Minister Rick Hou has reiterated the call for Government to aggressively pursue development of national projects in Malaita. The projects include Bina Harbour Fish processing; Bina Wharf…

Royals football queens

BY PETER ZOLEVEKE II RSIPF Royals women football team was crowned the 2020 Solrais Women Premier League Championship winners edging top rivals Koloale FC 3-1 yesterday at the DC Park. Royals made a double feat as league and championship winners…

Aria Kakamora aria!

Noro tourists revive the spirit of the game and fond memories BY PETER ZOLEVEKE II REAL Kakamora FC is on Noro tour, and apart from reviving the spirit of soccer in that region of Western province, it is bringing back…

Go for it

Scholarship application site open today BY BARNABAS MANEBONA SOLOMON Islands Government (SIG) online Scholarship application site ‘www.sitesa.gov.sb’ will be open for public access and application filing as of today. Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) Permanent Secretary (PS)…

Maelanga highlights infrastructure projects

By EDDIE OSIFELO DEPUTY Prime Minister, Manasseh Maelanga has highlighted the ongoing national infrastructures projects nationwide in Parliament on Tuesday. Speaking on the sine die motion, Mr Maelanga, also the Minister of Infrastructure Development, said the country’s infrastructure development means…

Chiefs need recognition: Manetoali

By EDDIE OSIFELO Minister for Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs, Samuel Manetoali says the role of chiefs need to be recognised because they help maintain peace in the communities. Speaking in the sine die motion in Parliament yesterday, Manetoali…