[Published on Friday, March 6, 2026]
BY ALICE T CAMPBELL
The Chairman of the School Bus Management Committee for Honiara City Council (HCC) Mr George Kiriau sincerely apologizes to students and parents for the disruption of school bus services earlier on yesterday.
In a statement from HCC on Wednesday this week, Kiriau said that due to an operational oversight, two of the council’s school buses were unable to operate on Wednesday morning.
The issue was promptly addressed, and by the afternoon, all four buses had resumed their normal services.
HCC said measures are being put in place to improve coordination, supervision, and service delivery.
Also stated is that permanent bus drivers and conductors have been recruited and officially assumed duties yesterday.
“They are currently undergoing on the job training to ensure reliable and efficient service for all students,” HCC said.
Kiriau stressed that the management committee is taking this matter seriously and is committed to strengthening its operations to prevent similar disruptions in the future.
He also acknowledged the concerns raised by the general public, especially parents, regarding the inconvenience caused.
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