Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, William Haomae is reported to have resigned from his diplomatic posting. Freelancer George Atkin reports, relatives from Small Malaita in Malaita Province say Mr Haomae will return to Honiara on March 28 – which is Friday next week.
The Malaita Ma’asina Forum is calling on the government of Prime Minister, Gordon Darcy Lilo to gazette the Constituency Development Fund Bill. MMF President, Charles Dausabea told freelancer George Atkin, although Parliament approved in 2013 the CDF Bill, the government is yet to gazette the bill…
Agriculture Chief field officers from around the country have completed a land use training program on land use planing and its importance for communities. The training was to educate people to make the right use of lands within their provinces.
The National Teacher’s Association has called on teachers to make right decisions to choose good leaders for this year’s general election. SINTA Assistance General Secretary Walter Tesuatai made the call, saying teachers should choose leaders who have the heart to promote teachers’ issues in the…
Solomon Post customers in Malaita Province are concerned that the SOE has stopped its services in the province. SIBC Stringer John Andrew Kiri reports a Frances Fiumea says there is no posting service since early last month after the Postal Office was closed.
The Solomon Islands Government expects professional policing service to the people of Solomon Islands, says Police Minister Chris Laore. Minister Laore made the statement yesterday when he officially launched the new Police Act in Honiara.
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy says the Government is working on expanding its Financial Institution Act to enable it vigorously assess financial institutions keen to invest in Solomon Islands.
The new Police Act has been officially launched this morning. The 2013 Police Act was endorsed and enforced on the first of this month. Acting Police Commissioner Juanita Matanga said the Act will enable police officers to work on areas mandated from the Act to deliver best services in the country.
The Commerce Minister has increased the number of imported goods and services under the Price Control Regulation. A government statement today says the increase follows successful consultations between the Commerce Minister Elijah Doro Muala and the Price Advisory Committee.
The Western Provincial Assembly has passed a budget of nearly 30 million dollars for services in the Province for the next twelve months. A statement today said the budget which was tabled in front of the first full Assembly meeting in Gizo yesterday.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force continues its investigation on a stabbing resulting in the death of a young woman by his father in Buala,Isabel province on Monday.
Permanent Secretaries have been told to look after their work force well by planning how well they distribute labour in their ministries. Speaking at a Permanent Secretaries’ workshop yesterday, Public Service Commission Chairperson, Eliam Tangirongo said permanent secretaries must plan their…
Forum Solomon Islands International is accusing the Ministry of Health and Medical Services of taking sides with the illegal cigarette importer, Oceanic Oasis Company Limited, OOCL.
The Chief Electoral Officer is warning people against double registrations, saying they will be exposed. In a statement, Polycarp Haununu says the Voters Identification Card will be used for verification during the revision period of the registration timeframe.
The Public Service Commission has presented its findings on the performance of government Permanent Secretaries and their ministries. The Commission began workshops with Permanent Secretaries after Cabinet approved it in 2012, which led to a Performance Agreement that was signed between the…
Permanent Secretaries of Government Ministries have been told to stop moving non-performing officers, and improve their Performance Management Systems. Chair of the Public Service Commission, Eliam Tangirongo told Permanent Secretaries yesterday moving non-performing officers from one Government…
The National Teachers Association has called on its member teachers to prioritise their careers and begin the 2014 academic year. SINTA’s General Secretary Samson Faisi made the call today after his office received numerous complaints from education authorities about teachers absenteeism in some…
A concerned registered voter for Savo-Russell constituency says politicians and intending candidates are hijacking the new biometric voters registration system by bringing in people from other constituencies and provinces to register to vote in his constituency.
Police in Buala, Isabel Province are investigating a stabbing incident involving an adult male and his daughter. The Police Media Unit says the incident happened on Monday night and is believed to have happened after an argument between the man and his daughter over the daughter’s boyfriend of…
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo and his delegation have met officials of the New Zealand Pacific Islands Business Council during the state visit to New Zealand last week.
