Friday, January 13th, 2017
No solution to crowded market
DEAR EDITOR, the first thing that caught my attention after buying a copy of Island Sun (issue 2492) yesterday morning, is the above footage of a picture on your cover page. Nothing has insulted me so early than that statement. I said to myself, “oh my God, after all these years, is this the best the councillors and their administrators can do?” I quickly flicked over the pages and was again disappointed to note in the actual article, ‘Central market still a problem’ that the council is still proposing toRead More
Lawyer advocates for healthy lifestyle
OUTBREAK of diseases in Solomon Islands is due to our unhygienic lifestyle and filthy surroundings, according to a local lawyer. Mr George Gray, who is completing a Masters of Law in Criminal Justice and Human Rights at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland, said it was no surprise to see outbreak of diseases in Honiara in recent weeks. He was referring to mysterious deaths at the National Referral Hospital which doctors suspected is meningococcal septicaemia pending results of samples sent overseas to determine the disease. However George maintained that such deaths could be prevented if we live a healthy lifestyle. “It is sad and unfortunate to lose lives unnecessary but I believeRead More
West’s move to revitalize gov’t substations commended
THE Western Provincial Government has been commended for its plans to revitalize its five provincial substations across the province. The Western Province Administration’s Extension office has completed its assessment at Seghe and Munda, and will travel to Korovou substation in the Shortland Islands on Monday, 16 December, before moving on to Kekoso on Vella La Vella and Koleuku in Ranonga. A move, Principal Administration Officer, Gideon Tuke said is geared towards resurrecting dead government services in these provincial centers. Members of the growing Gizo Facebook Group said this is oneRead More
Child abuse in SI still high
A nationwide study by women’s Ministry indicates Solomon Islands still remains highest for Child Abuse. This is according to a nationwide research by a study team from the Ministry of women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs basically on gender-based violence and child abuse. Reflecting the findings carried in 2008, Permanent Secretary for MWYCFA, Mrs Ethel Sigimanu highlighted a base-line study on child’s protection situation unveiled many children have experienced abuse daily. More specifically Mrs Sigimanu spotlighted that the form of abuse comprises of sexual abuse, physical and neglect which oftenRead More
Police confirms investigation
Who is AGGRI-GRAZZIN? THE Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has confirmed that they have launched an investigation into the alleged misused of fund by officials from Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. In an exclusive interview with Island Sun yesterday Commissioner of Police Operation Mr Gabriel Manelusi said RSIPF has received a formal complaint and now investigation is underway. “Yes the police is working on the complaint,” he said. Mr Manelusi said the police is seriously looking into the complaint and that they are pursuing the truth behind theRead More