The National Referral Hospital, NRH, now has seventy-six percent of essential drugs in stock as of last Friday. Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela revealed when he received essential drug supplies from donor partners today.
The Minister for Culture and Tourism decides what to do with the metal bars stored at the Central Bank of Solomon Islands. Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela made the clarification following a question raised by the Member of Parliament for Aoke Langalanga Mathew Wale on the status and progress in…
The Sovereign state of Solomon Islands must not subject itself totally under the Republic of China, Taiwan. East Honiara MP, Douglas Ete was reacting in Parliament on a recent meeting the Minister of Communication and Aviation could not attend because the Republic of China, Taiwan was not happy it…
Parliament has passed the Anti-Corruption Bill 2017 today. Deliberations into the bill began with clause 31 as of this morning. Moving the Bill in its Third Reading was Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela. Meanwhile, the 10th Parliament has been adjourned twice since the meeting started last week.
A 70 year old man has been arrested for incest committed on a six-year-old minor. A Police statement said the offence occurred last Thursday in Niumala Village, Kohingo island in the Western Province.
The sequencing of recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission,TRC, Report is to set a clear direction for their implementation. Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela told Parliament during Monday’s Question and Answer session.
The National Referral Hospital in Honiara is slowly restocking its much needed medical supplies as they arrive into the country. A Government statement had confirmed, medical drugs and supplies started arriving into the country since last Friday.
Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela has highlighted some significant achievements of Ren-bel province as the province commemorated the 25th anniversary of its Second Appointed day over the weekend.
Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition Group and Member of Parliament for East Malaita Constituency, Honorable Manasseh Maelanga says local customary practices must be considered in the Anti Corruption Bill 2017.
The Anti Corruption Bill 2017 is due for third reading next Monday. Reading the Statement of Government Business for next week in Parliament this morning, Deputy Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said, Parliament continues with this important bill next Monday.
Emergency drug supplies will be delivered to the National Referral Hospital and Honiara City clinics as of today. Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela made the assurance in a media conference this morning.
The fight against corruption must be comprehensive and persistent, says Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela. Committing the Anti-Corruption Bill 2017 to its second reading in Parliament today, Mr Hou said unlike other criminal offences, corruption is secretive and normally operates and thrives in the…
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands will introduce a new five dollar note, part of its ongoing reforms on security and design specifications. CBSI Governor Denton Rarawa had announced,the notes would be introduced in the first quarter of 2019, and will be made of polymer substrate, aimed at…
Debate into the Anti-Corruption Bill commences tomorrow. Clerk to National Parliament Clezy Rore said the Anti-corruption bill is among other priority bills due for deliberation. He said, the bill will go through its second and third reading during the current meeting.
The Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services says it is a complex situation procuring drug orders because the Ministry is dealing with a number of different suppliers outside the country.
The Government assures they have the shortage of drugs at the National Referral hospital under control. Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela made the statement today to the media after a briefing this afternoon from the Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services Dr Tenneth Dalipanda.
Opposition Leader, Manasseh Maelanga has urged the Government to declare a ‘state of medical emergency’ and calls for coordinated efforts to address the drug shortage situation at the National Referral Hospital in Honiara.
At the breakfast meeting organized by the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday 27 June, the Prime Minister said he is optimistic about the next 40 years. I too share his optimism about the next 40 years and indeed believe that it offers huge possibilities.
The Government is taking steps to create innovative employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for young people in the country. Prime Minister Rick Nelson Houenipwela revealed this in his speech at the recent 40th Independence Anniversary celebrations in Honiara.
Member of Parliament for East Central Guadalcanal Constituency Honorable Ishmael Avui has been sworn in as the new Minister for Home Affairs this afternoon. Mr Avui replaces former Minister and Member of Parliament for Temotu Nende Constituency Hon Commins Mewa.
