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Environment
Solomon Islands reaches Net Zero
Green House Gas (GHG) Assessment carried out under the Third National Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change indicated that Solomon Islands has already reached net zero and thus become a carbon sink through GHG removals from tropical forests.
24 Apr 2023
Labour Mobility Scheme
More people apply for Labour Mobility Unit work ready pool recruitment drive in Temotu, Isabel and Makira provinces.
The Labour Mobility Unit within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade has now recorded more than 16,000 applicants for its work ready pool following recent recruitment drives in three provinces.
24 Apr 2023
FAO
Solomon Islands Ambassador in Brussels expressed deep concerns on challenges faced by Small Islands Developing States’ (SIDS) on Food insecurity.
Solomon Islands Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium and Permanent Representative to the European Union, His Excellency Mr Moses Kouni Moses, expressed grave concerns towards the current challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS) on Food insecurity.
21 Apr 2023
Bilateral Partnership
PM RECEIVED COURTESY CALL FROM UK’S FOREIGN AFFAIRS’ SECRETARY
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has received a courtesy call from the visiting United Kingdom’s Foreign Affairs Secretary, Honourable James Cleverly. Honourable Cleverly’s visit marks the first time a foreign secretary of UK has visited Solomon Islands in a long time.
21 Apr 2023
Bilateral Partnership
Solomon Islands to open Embassy in Abu Dhabi.
Preparations are ongoing for Solomon Islands to open its new Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates this year,. Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare told the visiting (UAE) non-resident Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Abdullah Al Subousi on Thursday 20th April.
20 Apr 2023
Cabinet
PM expect outstanding Bills by June, nothing less
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has instructed officials in the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to follow up on a number of outstanding Bills siting in the Legislative calendar dated back to 2019, calling on Permanent Secretaries as accounting officers of the government in residence…
20 Apr 2023
Bilateral Partnership
U.A.E Ambassador to Solomon Islands present credentials to Governor General
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E) to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Abdulla Al Subousi presented his letter of credence to the Governor General, His Excellency, Sir David Vunagi today.
19 Apr 2023
Environment
Work on Proposed Single Use Plastic Ban in Progress
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment Climate Change Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM), Dr Melchior Mataki says a regulation to ban single use plastics in the country has already been approved by cabinet and “not awaiting cabinet endorsement ” as carried by the national…
19 Apr 2023
Bilateral Partnership
New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister Hon Sepuloni concludes visit in Honiara
New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Carmel Sepuloni with her delegation left the country yesterday after a successful two-day visit to Honiara. Hon. Sepuloni arrived in Honiara on Sunday with her Minister of Climate Change, Hon.
19 Apr 2023
Commerce
South Pacific Oil Pays Relocation Site
The South Pacific Oil Limited (SPOL) has paid off its land at Ranadi where it plans to relocate to in the future. Chairman of the SPOL Board and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration, Riley Mespitu told the local media recently.
18 Apr 2023
Environment
Proposed Plastic Ban Awaits Cabinet’s Endorsement
The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology has submitted a paper to the Cabinet on banning certain categories of plastic in the country. Permanent Secretary, Dr Melchoir Mataki at the OPMC press conference said the paper is now awaiting Cabinet’s endorsement.
18 Apr 2023
Business
DPM MAELANGA HIGHLIGHTS FUNDAMENTAL REFORMS AT BUSINESS FORUM
Deputy Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga has highlighted key structural reforms taken by the Solomon Islands Government to enable business development at the Australia-Solomon Islands Business Forum currently underway in Brisbane.
18 Apr 2023
SINU
PM GRACED SINU’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has celebrated its 10th anniversary today, the occasion marks the tenth year since the then Solomon Islands College of Higher Education (SICHE) transited into the university it is today.
18 Apr 2023
Diplomacy
UK Foreign Secretary to visit Solomon Islands this week.
The United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs will be visiting the Solomon Islands from the 19th– 20th April 2023 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade confirmed that the UK Foreign Secretary, The Rt Hon.
18 Apr 2023
Aviation
NEW DEPARTURE TERMINAL OPENS FOR PUBLIC
Travelers departing the country will now be using the new international departure terminal. The terminal opened its doors to the public on Monday this week, following its official handover last month. Terminal Operation Supervisor, Eleanor Meli confirmed this to SIBC in an interview today.
14 Apr 2023
Bilateral Partnership
MFAET announces visit of New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade is pleased to announce a two-days visit of New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Carmel Sepuloni to the Solomon Islands from the 16th-18th April 2023.
14 Apr 2023
Rural Development
SVTA HELD BASIC COOKERY AND BAKING WORKSHOP FOR PUSIJU COMMUNITY
Pusiju community in Vella la Vella Island, Western Province celebrated their Easter weekend in style by empowering local women, girls, and men with a basic Cookery and Baking workshop. 46 members from the Sirubai Voko Tribe Association (SVTA) and non-members attended the two-day workshop .
13 Apr 2023
Consumer Affairs/Price Control
PRODUCT PACKAGING AND LABELLING POLICY UNDERWAY
The Commonwealth Secretariat (London) through the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat is assisting the Consumer Affairs and Price Control Division of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labor and Immigration, MCILI, to draft the country’s Product Packaging and Labelling Policy this year. Ms.
13 Apr 2023
Diplomacy
Prime Minister welcome SI- Pakistan partnership in mutual areas of interest and cooperation.
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP received a courtesy visit from the new non-resident High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Mr. Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri yesterday.
13 Apr 2023
Strongim Business
Australia partners with HCC to turn Central Market Green Waste into Organic Fertiliser
Honiara Central Market green waste is set to be turned into organic fertiliser under the Australia Solomon Islands Partnership, after Australia’s Strongim Bisnis program signed MOUs with Honiara City Council (HCC) and two private sector fertiliser producers on 5 April.
12 Apr 2023