The Permanent Secretary for Finance, Shadrach Fanega has been reshuffled to the Ministry of Development Planning and Aid Coordination. Mr Fanega’s new posting was announced via a government circular yesterday. He is being replaced by the Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs, Fred Fakarii.
Twelve political parties are set to contest the Solomon Islands national election on 19 November. Radio New Zealand International online reports the Registrar of the Political Parties Commission, Calvin Ziru, says 10 political parties have been registered and two more applications for registration…
The People First Party says it plans to strengthen Government institutions so public officers can be held accountable. Party leader, Dr Jimmie Rodgers says this is part of the party’s vision for law and order in Solomon Islands.
A North Guadalcanal man has called on responsible authorities to check the conditions of staff houses at the Lee Kwok Kwen Farm at Popoloi, North Guadalcanal.
The Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs, Fred Fakarii has officially been announced as the new Permanent Secretary for Finance and Treasury. Mr Fakarii’s position as Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Finance and Treasury was released today, via a circular from the Office of the Prime…
A first ever week-long event on Agriculture will be held in the capital, beginning tomorrow. World Food Day will also be celebrated during the Agriculture Week.
Work has begun to upgrade and rehabilitate Susubona Wharf on the southern shore of Santa Isabel. The New Zealand Government is providing additional finance to upgrade the wharf.
South Pacific Oil has established a fuel depot in Western Province. The Radio Hapi Lagun in Gizo reports, the new fuel tank is located at the Noro Industrial Town and is the second to be established in the Province.
A pre-trial conference will be held this week for three Guadalcanal men who allegedly stole and sold six solar power panels, worth $400,000.00, from the Telekom Tower in Tamboko, West Guadalcanal this year. The men have each been charged with two counts of simple larceny.
The Ministry of National Unity, Reconciliation and Peace through its Provincial office in Malaita has successfully held a Leadership and Land Conference for Malaita Outer Islands People.
A student studying at the Ruavatu Secondary School in North Guadalcanal has called on intending candidates of the constituency to initiate better ways to provide quality education for the province’s young population.
The Telekom S-League successfully completed four matches over the weekend. Despite yesterday’s heavy downpour, two matches ended successfully with Malaita Kingz winning Koalale two goals to one in the first match. In the second match yesterday, Hana FC triumphed over X-Beam three goals to one.
Shadrach Fanega has reportedly been sacked as Permanent Secretary for Finance and Treasury. The Sunday Star reports today, Mr Fanega was allegedly sacked because there was a delay in paying out $50 million dollars to outgoing Members of Parliament.
The People First Party has launched its first National Campaign today at the National Museum Auditorium. The party’s motto is ‘Leave No One Behind’ and the party’s vision and strategies for Solomon Islands stretches out to 2050.
A ground breaking ceremony for the Honiara Port Expansion Project may take place as soon as the end of this month. This follows the signing of a major contract agreement to begin construction work on the project has been signed between the Solomon Islands Government and a Japanese joint-venture in…
Caretaker Prime Minister, Gordon Darcy Lilo has sent congratulatory messages to the President and the People of Taiwan to mark Taiwan’s 103rd National Day celebrations.
The European Union’s newly introduced Ambassador to the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu has added another first to his portfolio as he settles into his role – seeing how regional surveillance over fisheries is being led by the Fisheries Surveillance Centre in Honiara.
The Tige Catholic Community in West Guadalcanal has celebrated the blessing of their newly built church – Our Lady of the Rosary. SIBC’s stringer for West Guadalcanal John Toki reports, the construction of the new Catholic Church began in 2005 and is viewed as a great achievement for the Tige…
The Australian High Commissioner Andrew Byrne has officially opened an eye clinic at the Kilu’ufi Hospital in Auki, Malaita Province. The eye clinic was funded by the Australian Government.
Sir Allan Kemakeza has officially tendered his resignation as Speaker of the National Parliament. The National Parliament Media Unit says according to the constitution, a previous Speaker or Deputy Speaker will replace Sir Allan at the first sitting of the next House, until a new Speaker is…
