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COVID-19 vaccine is not ‘6-6-6’
Secretary to the Prime Minister Dr. Jimmy Rodgers assures that COVID-19 vaccines are not the ‘mark of the beast’ or 6-6-6. Dr. Rodgers made the clarification following misinformation that the vaccines were suspected of being the ‘mark of the beast’ that led to some people refused to get vaccinated.
17 Aug 2021
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SU’U APOLOGIZES TO SOGAVARE
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has accepted an apology from a former hardline Malaita leader for his past actions against him and the government. Moses Su’ u, a community leader at Gilbert Camp settlement, requested a reconciliation ceremony with Prime Minister Sogavare and his Deputy Manasseh…
16 Aug 2021
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SIBC managers complete Job Instructions training
Department Managers of the National Broadcaster (SIBC) completed a five-day training in Honiara, today. The workshop is based on Job Instructions, one of the three modules under the Training Within Industry (TWI) developed by the Pacific International Centre for High Technology Research (PICHTR)…
13 Aug 2021
Government
Government received Petition from Malaitians in Honiara
The Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) has received a petition from a group that referred to themselves as Malaitans in Honiara this afternoon.
13 Aug 2021
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‘Cash flow problem is only temporary’ says McKinnie
The current government’s cash flow problem is only temporary, says Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Finance and Treasury McKinnie Dentana. Mr. Dentana made the clarification in a media conference yesterday.
12 Aug 2021
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NZD $14-million climate change funding support to benefits Pacific Islands
The Pacific Countries will be benefiting from a 14-million New Zealand dollars climate change funding support from the New Zealand government. The five-year funding assistance will help Pacific countries in addressing the impacts of climate change in the region.
12 Aug 2021
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‘No public procession/assembly is allowed’ says Attorney General
Public assembly or procession of any form will not be allowed under the current state of emergency unless authorized by the Prime Minister, says Attorney General. The Attorney General, John Muria Junior explained in a media conference yesterday.
12 Aug 2021
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‘RSIPF WILL NOT TOLERATE ANY ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR’
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is conducting a high visibility presence to monitor a planned protest in Honiara today. Supervising Director National Response Department Inspector Elvis Manakako says the high visibility presence is to reassure the general public that the police is…
12 Aug 2021
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Pacific Leaders taking steps in addressing Climate change and food security
The Pacific Regional Fisheries Ministers are taking steps in addressing regional priorities for coastal fisheries, aquaculture, and marine sectors. This came after last week’s virtual meeting where the Ministers endorsed the Pacific Framework for Action on Scaling-up Community-Based Fisheries…
10 Aug 2021
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MANGAU SAYS, PLANNED PROTEST ILLEGAL UNDER SOPE: BUSINESS TO CONTINUE NORMAL
Police reminds the public to continue with business as usual following a planned protest to the Office of the Prime Minister this morning (9th August 2021). In a media statement, Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau calls on those who intends to join the protest to refrain from it.
10 Aug 2021
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Operation Island Chief FFA-led Air Surveillance Successfully ends
The Operation Island Chief, a Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency-led (FFA) surveillance operation covering 18.4 million square kilometres ends today. FFA says the Operations have enhanced actions to tackle the illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing activities in the Pacific waters.
6 Aug 2021
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CABINET APPROVES LAND RESTITUTION POLICY
The National Government through the Cabinet has recently approved a Land Restitution Policy. The policy aims to pave the way for traditional landowning tribes to directly benefits from their alienated lands.
5 Aug 2021
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Government transfers 97 PE Land Titles to the Makira Ulawa Provincial Government
The National Government has officially transferred 97 Perpetual Estate land titles held by the government to the Makira Ulawa Provincial Government. In a brief official transfers ceremony, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the announcement during the Makira Ulawa Provincial Second Appointed Day…
5 Aug 2021
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PM in Makira for 38th Second Appointed Day
A high-Level delegation led by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare arrives in Makira Ulawa Province today for the 38th Provincial Second Appointed Day. The Second Appointment Day will be marked tomorrow in Kirakira Township.
4 Aug 2021
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Guadalcanal Province successfully celebrated 37th Second Appointed Day
Guadalcanal Province successfully celebrated its 37th Second Appointed Day at Marau in East Guadalcanal over the weekend. The celebration was attended by high-level delegations led by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and provincial leaders.
3 Aug 2021
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Government approves Solfish Company to do Nickel Prospecting in Makira
Mining companies are eying to do mining operations in the Eastern part of the country. This came after the Mines and Mineral Board granted nickel prospecting license to Solfish Company to do operations in East Makira. The Director of Mines confirmed this to SIBC News.
3 Aug 2021
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NO JAB, NO JOB: GOV’T APPROVES MANDATORY VACCINATION
The Solomon Islands Government through the Cabinet has approved a mandatory vaccination to all Public servants, State-Owned Enterprises, and the Private employees undertaking frontline work. The Cabinet approved the mandatory vaccination last Friday, July 30th, 2021.
2 Aug 2021
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China pledges a tax-free export arrangement for Solomon Islands
The Government of the People’s Republic of China, PRC, has pledged to import most of the country’s products. Chinese Ambassador to the Solomon Islands His Excellency Li Ming announced recently during a round table dialogue with religious leaders in the country.
30 Jul 2021
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SOPE further extends for four months
Motion to extend the State of Public Emergency for an additional four months has been passed in Parliament this afternoon. Hon Speaker Patterson Oti declared the motion received a majority vote of 43 with no absentees.
29 Jul 2021
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NRH beefs up its COVID-19 Alert, Prevention and Preparedness plans
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) will soon beef up its COVID-19 Alert, Prevention and Preparedness. The Ministry of Health confirmed yesterday, this will involve closure and restriction of all entry points into the hospital.
29 Jul 2021