A State Owned Enterprise delegation from Papua New Guinea is currently in the country to assess and assist with disaster relief activities. Speaking during a welcome reception at the Heritage Club over the weekend, PNG High Commission Second Secretary, Tommy Angau said the visit is important as it…
Solomon Islands first ever Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia Salana Kalu has thanked Indonesian President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono for his role in prioritising Solomon Islands’ bilateral relations and cooperation with Indonesia.
Efforts are underway to improve the cocoa industry’s knowledge of how the international cocoa market works, and to raise awareness on ways to potentially improve export returns for Solomon Islands cocoa.
Hundreds of Christians from various denominations in Guadalcanal Province have conversed together to attend a provincial Christian conference at Komovalu Assemblies of God Church.
Acting Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Juanita Matanga has called on members of the public to continue working closely with the police to reduce crime activities in the country.
Members of Team Solomon Islands had the honor to meet Queen Elizabeth the second at Glasgow, Scotland, during the Commonwealth Games. A media statement today said, Triathlon Coach Nathan Thompson saw her on the opening night of the competition from a distance but three members of the team actually…
Competing in one of the first events of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, Solomon Islands’ Tony Lomo came up against the strong challenge of Razak Abugiri of Ghana but was unfortunately defeated.
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has held a historic meeting with the President of Cuba, Raúl Castro. A press statement from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet said, this is a first encounter between any Solomon Islands Prime Minister and a Cuban President.
A group of masked men have stolen the ANZ ATM machine at the Kwaimani Building in Honiara, and police investigators are yet to apprehend any of them. Reports say three men wearing masks and carrying guns entered the building at around 11pm last night, and threatened to shoot the building’s security…
The Minister responsible for Disaster Management, Bradley Tovosia has praised the Japanese Government for its gift of a new radio broadcasting transmission facility, saying the infrastructure is crucial to minimize risks during disasters.
The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands, RAMSI, has launched a new website to reflect the changes in the mission since transition last year and to outline its priorities until 2017. The new site is designed to be easy for anyone interested in the Mission’s work to access and navigate.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has deployed its Guadalcanal-based officers to provide security services at the mining site at Gold Ridge. Acting Police Commissioner, Juanita Matanga told her weekly press conference this week, the Guadalcanal police are taking over from the Police Response…
A training on Transformational Leadership will start Monday next week in Honiara. The training, the second of its kind, will be held for aspiring women candidates for the 2014 elections and male champions.
National weightlifter Brown Ramohaka has set a personal best and a Solomon Islands National record at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, with a lift of 1-hundred and thirty-five kilograms.
Solomon Islands has created history by being the only Pacific Island Country with an Embassy in Cuba. The Embassy was officially opened in Havana, Cuba by the Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo, this week.
Solomon Islands first Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia, Salana Kalu has presented his credentials to Indonesia’s President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
The Government of Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has delivered a new radio broadcasting transmission facility through the National Broadcaster, SIBC.
Ministry of Infrastructure Development and the Police Traffic Department will begin a one way trail for the Lekamboli Lane in Honiara. The Lekamboli Lane is more commonly known as the Rock Haven Road.
Health authorities have recorded eleven suspected cases of measles, and are calling on parents to get their children immunized against the illness. The eleven cases were discovered in the last three weeks, and was reported to the National Surveillance Unit.
The Premier for Makira Ulawa Province says his Government is now taking urgent steps to address the waste disposal site issue for the Kirakira Hospital. Thomas Weape made the assurance after health workers at the Hospital issued a 14-day notice to the Makira Provincial Executive on Monday.
