China hands over computers to Betikama school
THE Embassy of the People’s Republic of China last week handed over 24 computer monitors and one R240 Computer server to the Betikama Adventist College in Honiara.
The handover was made on July 27 by...
New work attendance system to enhance public service.
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO
THE successful implementation of the Electronic Attendance Management System (EAMS) at the Ministry of Public Services will pave the way in rolling the system to other Government Ministries.
This is according to...
Cyber crime bill to be ready end of this year
By EDDIE OSIFELO
ATTORNEY General, John Muria Junior is hoping to see the draft of the cyber crime bill ready before the end of this year.
The Bill aims to deal with cyber bullying, money laundering,...
New hemodialysis machine to deal with Kidney issues
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO
THE Solomon Islands will soon take charge of a hemodialysis machine to assist patients with kidney problems.
This was confirmed by the Medical Superintendent of the National Referral Hospital, Dr Janella Solomon...
New website offers free legal information
A new website for the Public Solicitor’s Office (PSO) will make free legal information available to support Solomon Islanders address their justice issues.
The website (www.pso.gov.sb) is part of a systematic effort by the PSO...
Border agents urged to be vigilant
THE multi-agencies manning the border entries in the country are urged to look out for the changing nature of criminals involving in smuggling, trafficking and organised crimes.
Australia Border Force Damien Pollard signals this warning...
CBSI launches new framework
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) launched the Regulatory Sandbox (RSB) Framework recently at the CBSI Board room.
A statement from CBSI said the RSB is a guideline or framework through which a controlled...
3 Institutions to address plastic waste in country
THREE local Rural Training Centres have developed a system that will deal with the issue of plastic waste in the country.
The three institutions are part of a project partnership with the Solomon Islands Association...
Kenilorea: security pact weakens our sovereignty
By EDDIE OSIFELO
The recently signed security agreement with China is not about defending our ‘sovereignty’, but weakening it.
That’s according to East Are’Are MP Peter Kenilorea Junior. He was speaking in parliament yesterday.
A leaked draft...
China to fund cardiac theatre
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO
THE People’s Republic of China have sealed an agreement with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services to finance a cardiac theatre aimed at dealing with heart diseases in the country.
This...