The first attempt to oust the Premier of Makira Ulawa Province, Julian Maka’a on March 23 in Kira Kira, the Provincial Capital since his provincial government came into power 12 months ago was withdrawn because it lacked the number. The…
Female member hailed a ‘true leader’ BY CHARLES KADAMANA GUADALCANAL’S only female provincial member has been hailed the “rock” of the Francis Sade-led Government. Rose Tala, who is also Minister for Women, Youth and Sports, stood toe-to-toe with Premier Sade…
BY ALFRED PAGEPITU A LEGAL pundit has ticked off the police for taking too long to prosecute the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff Robson Djokovic. “The charge is quite straight forward,” the pundit says. “There is no need to conduct…
The construction phase of the Mamara New City on Guadalcanal will provide jobs for locals when the project rolls out soon. Locals that will be engaged will also gain knowledge and experience from their specialized overseas supervises during the construction…
THE 2021 National Budget builds on the overall commitment of the Government’s policy redirection objectives to protect citizens and communities while making our economy more resilient and sustainable. Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC)…
BY ALFRED PAGEPITU TWO premiers defeated motions of no confidence against them yesterday. Central province premier, Stanley Manetiva, famous for his strong stand against logging in the province, won by an overwhelming majority vote of nine against four. Guadalcanal premier…
BY BEN BILUA Gizo WESTERN Provincial Executive passed a budget worth $26,536,622 million after going through debate yesterday. The budget is distributed as twenty million, seven hundred and eighteen thousand eight hundred and fifty-seven dollars for Recurrent Budget ($20,718, 857.00)…
By Taromane Martin Chinese Ambassador to the Solomon Islands, His Excellency Li Ming says Solomon Islands is a genuine friend and partner as preparations to host the 2023 Pacific Games continues. Ambassador Ming on Wednesday announced the China Civil Engineering…
BY SAMIE WAIKORI AUKI PREMIER of Malaita province Daniel Suidani has thanked the US Deputy Chief of Mission under US Embassy in Port Moresby, Mr Bernard Link for his recent visit to Malaita province. He said Mr Link’s visit means…
COVID-19 vaccination at the Central Field Hospital in Honiara has entered its second day yesterday with the Governor General Sir David Vunagi opening the line of vaccination with his first COVID-19 vaccine jab. As per the established workflow, the Governor…
