By Mike Puia TWO ear surgeons accompanied by an Anaesthetist and a nurse, all from Australia, will arrive in the country today on a two week visit. The two surgeons, Douglas Buchanan and Tim Baker, are specialists in the ear.…
By Gary Hatigeva TODAY the Solomon Islands National Parliament is expected to go through businesses that were left out last week after the house was adjourned in three consecutive days. Parliament was last week, forced to adjourn its first and…
BY LORETTA BRIGIDIA MANELE PEACE building is not only a development challenge it is a political challenge and a challenge of an equal two way dialogue at the same time. The statement was made by UN Resident Coordinator, Ms Osnat…
BY LORETTA BRIGIDIA MANELE PEACE building initiatives that are continuous and well-grounded in existing government capacities are vital for peace development. Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela referred to this as one of Solomon Islands Democratic Coalition for Change Government’s (SIDCCG) four…
A no confidence motion is looming in Renbel Province against Premier, Collin Singamoana, and his executive. According to the provincial Speaker, Brian Sa’oba, the motion is proposed to happen on the third week of this month. But, Sa’oba said once…
BY MAVIS NISHIMURA PODOKOLO THE Pacific Leaders Educational Assistance for Development of state (LEAD) long term program through Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) aims to foster young leaders within the 14 pacific Island countries. This was spelt out in a…
By Mike Puia ‘SICKNESS in the ear can lead to permanent loss of hearing or even death’. This is according to the clinical nurse in-charge of the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Unit within the National Referral Hospital (NRH), Mary…
BY LORETTA BRIGIDIA MANELE SOLOMON Islands is rich in natural resources, yet managing nature’s abundance still remains a challenge. The sentiment was expressed by Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela who was present at last week’s UN launching of the second peace…
By Alfred Sasako UNCONFIRMED reports have suggested that there is in-principle agreement by Government to pay the $50 million ordered by the High Court for the Hell’s Point waste land in east Honiara. But don’t hold your breath. It may…
BY GEORGE MANFORD AUKI A church leader in East Malaita has lauded his Member of Parliament (MP) Hon. Manasseh Maelanga for his development plans in East Malaita constituency. Church leader Anthony Mamali said, Hon. Manasseh Maelanga through his leadership in…
