Former Prime Minister and MP for Central Honiara, Hon. Gordon Darcy Lilo, has vigorously defended himself against allegations regarding the bauxite mining situation on Rennell Island in the Rennell/Bellona Province.
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup 2024 has announced that all matches scheduled for Day 4 today (Wednesday 18 December) of the tournament will begin with a minute of silence to honor the recent earthquake victims in Vanuatu.
By Alfred Pagepitu The Member of Parliament for Central Honiara Constituency, Hon. Gordon Darcy Lilo withdrew the Motion of No Confidence against the Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele this morning.
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has been strengthened with the swearing-in of the new Minister for Public Service, Honorable Francis Sade, MP. Minister Sade was sworn in today before the Governor-General, David Tiva Kapu, at Government House.
By Sharon Nanau Lands Commissioner Alan McNeil defended the sale of the Dodo Creek land, clarifying that the sale followed proper procedures and refuting claims of undervaluation and improper handling of the land sale.
By Alfred Pagepitu Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele is set to face a vote of no confidence in Parliament on Monday, December 16, 2024. Clerk to the National Parliament, Jefferson Hallu confirmed to SIBC news. Mr Hallu said the motion was formally put on notice on Thursday, December 5th.
Western Province marked its second appointed day yesterday (11th December) in Gizo. The Western Day proper is on 7th December, but this year it was shifted to 11th December to accommodate the schedule of the key guests and on a weekday.
The Year 6 to 7 National Placement Committee is currently attending a two-week meeting in Honiara to deliberate on the 2025 placement of Year 6 pupils into Year 7. The meeting begun on Monday 9th December and will be concluded on Friday 20th December, and is held at the St Barnabas Cathedral Hall.
The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) has successfully completed a series of educational awareness on the Constituency Development Funds (CDF) Act 2023 for communities and constituents of South Guadalcanal Constituency (SGC).
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is aware of the application to the Parliament for the Motion of No Confidence hence is reminding Honiara Residents and our good people of Solomon Islands to stay calm and respect the principles of democracy.
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) is pleased to announce the upcoming release of a new circulating 1 dollar coin featuring the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III.
The Western Province has launched a week-long (9th-13th December 2024) celebration to commemorate its 43rd Second Appointed Day, emphasizing the theme of ‘Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Creativity rooted in our cultural heritage, for the advancement of Western Province’s future.’ Ramrakha Talasasa,…
The Prime Minister, the Honorable Jeremiah Manele, MP, received a courtesy call today from the former Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (PNG) and current Member of Parliament, the Honorable Peter O’Neil, MP.
By Sharon Nanau in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Financing and technical challenges remain a major constraint for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), including the Solomon Islands, in fulfilling their obligations under the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
By Sharon Nanau in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia The preliminary meetings for the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) concluded yesterday, with the Asia-Pacific region reaffirming its commitment to tackling desertification, drought, and…
By Sharon Nanau in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia The Solomon Islands delegation is gearing up for the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD-COP16), set to officially begin on December 2, 2024. Led by the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Hon.
As the Solomon Islands begins final preparations for its hosting of next month’s 2024 Oceania Rugby Sevens Tournament, Tourism Solomons has described the event as yet another major opportunity for the country to show off its prowess in staging a major international sporting event.
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all women and girls. “We are determined to provide the support and resources needed to prevent and address gender-based violence,” Prime Minister the Honourable Jeremiah Manele, MP,…
Last week, the Prime Minister, the Honourable Jeremiah Manele, MP, received a courtesy call from Dr Rhonda Robinson, Director of the Geoscience, Energy, and Maritime Division of the Pacific Community (SPC). Ms. Robinson was accompanied by three of her senior staff members.
By Fredrick Kusu in Bangkok, Thailand The Ministerial Conference on the Beijing +30 Review has concluded in Bangkok with the adoption of draft decisions to accelerate the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action on gender equality.
