The Honiara International Airport new departure terminal will be handed over on the 15th of March 2023. Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Communication and Aviation, Mr. Moses Virivolomo announced this at a media conference recently.
Solomon Islands became the 185th Member of the World Customs Organization (WCO) on 26 January 2023, when it deposited its Instrument of Accession to the Convention Establishing a Customs Co-operation Council, with the Government of Belgium as the Depository.
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has called on concerned government ministries to continue to support Commodities Export Marketing Authority’s 7 years revitalization and recapitalization strategy.
Premier of Western Province Hon. Billy Veo and members of his executive this morning paid an introductory courtesy call on Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Hon Martin Fini has been declared the new Premier for Malaita province. Hon Fini stood unopposed after his rival, the former Acting Premier, Hon Glen Waneta withdrew his candidacy an hour before the Premier’s election this morning.
Solomon Islands will send its first workers for this year to New Zealand after a Pre-Departure Briefing held on Wednesday. The workers will be employed under New Zealand’s Recognized Seasonal Employment (RSE) scheme with a number of employers facilitated by Pick Hawkes Bay.
The National Government will continue to pursue its policies to increase unique tourism products and offerings by facilitating and supporting the development of the infrastructures relating to tourism. Prime Minister Hon.
The Parliamentary Entitlement Commission (PEC) has clarified the proposed increase to salaries for Members of Parliament. Speaking to the local media in Honiara PEC chairman Johnson Siapu said the proposed increase was made considering the cost of living adjustments in 2017 and 2019.
The Government is dismayed and concerned about the recent nonsensical tirade by the Leader of Opposition in the media. It is obvious that the Leader of the Opposition does not understand the basic and fundamental principles of representative democracy.
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare was this morning briefed on the work of the South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) Microfinance (SI) Ltd to support local young girls, women and families in Solomon Islands. SPBD founder and chair, Mr.
Online Application for those interested to work under the Labour Mobility Unit (LMU) Work Ready Pool will open from the 27th of February to the 10th of March 2023. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Collin Beck confirmed this to local media today.
The Malaita Provincial Assembly passed the motion against the former Premier Daniel Suidani this morning. Speaker Ronnie Butala confirms, 17 of the non executive members were present while none of the executive members were present when the motion was tabled this morning.
The California-based American Samoan international music artist Tenelle will be performing her ‘love and reggae’ concert series in Solomon Islands this weekend. She is expected to arrive on 7th February. Doorman’s Project (DMP) Manager and Agent Victor Lopez confirmed this to SIBC news.
The 13th International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly has provided Solomon Islands the platform to call for more support towards its investments on renewable energy for Climate Action. A delegation led by the Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Hon.
Solomon Water and its partners held a ground-breaking ceremony to start constructing the Kongulai Water Treatment Plant project. The project cost SBD 150-million which will provide clean water to 40-percent of Honiara city.
The visiting Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Ho-jeung KANG paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare on Thursday (2 February 2023).
On February 2, 2023, the United States of America officially announced the opening of its embassy in the Solomon Islands. Now, less than a year after the release of the Indo-Pacific Strategy and the announcement of the State Department’s intention to open an embassy, the United States is pleased to…
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties, in partnership with the UN Development Programme (UNDP) hosted a two-day workshop for political parties’ officials and other relevant stakeholders to advance their roles in transparency, inclusiveness and accountability of political parties.
Good Samaritan Hospital in Tetere, North Guadalcanal celebrated its 15 years anniversary today at the hospital’s compound. The hospital was built by the AMIS (Amici Missione Isole Solomon) and presented as a gift from Italian Volunteers to Solomon Islands in 2008.
Australia’s new High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rodney John Hilton has paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare this week. H.E Hilton used the occasion to properly introduce himself and his partner.
