Over 200 lots of unallocated land in Honiara is currently being offered as 50-year fixed term estates for residential purposes. In a press release, the Ministry of Lands and Housing says the lots are at April Ridge, near Gilbert Camp Aekafo and Lau Valley in East Honiara.
The Ministry of Finance and Treasury have held a successful briefing for journalists on the Public Financial Management Reform Roadmap, in Honiara this week.
Saint Nicholas High School will soon change its name to Saint Nicholas College. The school, located opposite the Bahaii Church, hosts a Kindergarten, primary school classes, secondary school classes and a number of USP classes.
An inaugural Youth Festival is being planned for December this year. The Festival is part of the SPC-led Youth at Work program and follows a number of successful Youth Markets in Honiara.
The Solomon Islands Football Federation Youth League will begin next Wednesday. SIFF’s Media Officer Joseph Boso confirmed the Youth League to SIBC Sports this week.
Building a strong public financial management system is everyone’s business, says the Supervising Permanent Secretary for Finance and Treasury. Elizabeth Kausimae made the statement this morning, at a workshop for journalists and the civil society on public financial management, and its reform…
The Permanent Secretary for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Ethel Sigimanu has challenged national leaders to recognise young people as leaders in their own right. Mrs Sigimanu made the statement during the national youth award this week.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Commissioner Frank Prendergast will attend a Pacific Islands Chief of Police Conference in New Zealand this weekend. Commissioner Frank Prendergast says the conference is important as it focuses on crime prevention.
More than 140,000 people of Malaita province now have improved access to better health services with the opening of the Kilu’ufi Eye and NCD Clinic at Kilu’ufi’i Hospital in Malaita Province.
Mining company, Axiom KB says the company is now optimistic to restart its exploration following this week’s decision by the Court of Appeal to dismiss Sumitomo’s injunction against the joint venture’s operation in Isabel.
Anglican Father John Gatu Senior says while a lot has been said about the need for leadership change, the greater need remains – a change in the voter attitude.
The first ever National Women’s Soccer League has now progressed into its second round. Solomon Islands Football Federation’s (SIFF) Media Officer Joseph Boso told SIBC Sports, eight clubs are competing in the competition.
The nomination period for next month’s National General Elections will officially close on October 22. The Chief Electoral Officer, Polycarp Haununu clarified the date during a media conference yesterday. He said intending candidates have until October 22 to deliver their nomination forms.
Solomon Islands has a new Italian Ambassador. He is Pier Francesco Zazo and he presented his letter of credence to the Governor General at the Government House this morning.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force will begin its crime free election operation this weekend. Police commissioner Frank Prendergast says the operation will focus on reducing alcohol related criminal activities in Honiara City. He says the operation will target liquor shops in Honiara.
The President of the Solomon Islands People First Party, Dr Jimmy Rodgers has promised real change for Solomon Islands. Dr Rodgers, the former head of the Secretariat of the South Pacific told a press conference today, the Party wants to bring real change to Solomon Islands.
Two young Solomon Islanders have been named recipients of the 2013-14 National Youth Award. They are Harry James, and in runner up place, Gladys Boka. Harry James and Gladys Boka were both awarded for their role in leadership and community work.
The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) is planning to establish a Working Group to work on recommendations and outcomes of a Lessons Learnt Workshop on this year’s April flash floods.
A young woman has just become the first Solomon Islander to be accepted into the elite acting school, The Australian Film and Television Academy, TAFTA. Georgianna Lepping successfully auditioned for the founder of TAFTA John Orscik, via Skype.
Solomon Islands will go to the polls on November 19. Governor General Sir Frank Kabui signed a declaration on the date yesterday in Honiara. Meanwhile, Chief Electoral Officer Polycarp Haununu says this is a historic election for Solomon Islands as it will use the country’s new, accurate, credible…
