BRITISH High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Dr Brian Jones has spoken highly of the Prime Minister for raising his hands to be among the first to be vaccinated in the country. The acknowledgement was made during a courtesy visit by…
BY ALFRED PAGEPITU Choiseul province government is wary of the high risk of covid-19 entering the country via the western border. Ward 12 MPA, Nerio Ulemiki voiced concern on how traditional border crossers from Western region and Bougainville could potentially…
By EDDIE OSIFELO GOVERNOR General Sir David Vunagi has encouraged and reminded ministers of the Crown to discharge their constitutional mandate with integrity and statesmanship. Delivering his Speech from the Throne in Parliament yesterday, Sir David said “the future of…
By EDDIE OSIFELO MALAITA Provincial Secretary Fredrick Fa’abasua is challenging his suspension. The province said Fa’asubua will initiate legal proceeding unless the Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Public Service, Nego Sisiolo “withdraws the unlawful suspension on him”. Premier Daniel Suidani…
By EDDIE OSIFELO FORMER Special Secretary to Prime Minister (SSPM), Andrew Muaki has questioned the integrity of some political appointees in the Office of Prime Minister and Cabinet (PMO) after they defended Chief of Staff Robson Djokovic. This is after…
BY SAMIE WAIKORI AUKI THE Public Accounts Committee (PAC) under the Malaita Provincial Assembly held an information sharing session with Winrock SCALE-NRM Deputy Chief of Party, Dr Morgan Wairiu last week in Auki. PAC chairman, and MPA for Ward three,…
MAYOR WELCOMES INVESTIGATION ON THE TRANSFER OF HCC LAND. THE Honiara City Mayor has welcomed investigations into the sell of the Honiara City Council owned land used by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock at Ranadi, east of Honiara. The…
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO Government is looking forward to tabling the Public Health Emergency Bill in parliament so it can commence before State of Public Emergency ends. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare echoed this Monday. “It is the intention of my…
THE Leader of Opposition, Matthew Wale condemns the Prime Minister for using his office to seek support for an intending candidate for the upcoming South Choiseul Constituency by-elections, further labelling the action as abuse of official position. A signed letter…
LEADER of Opposition, Matthew Wale says the government continues to say one thing and do exactly the opposite when it comes to taking a strong stance against malpractice or corruption within the public service. The Opposition Leader made this statement…
