A new COVID-19 case was detected onboard a cargo vessel MV Chefoo over the weekend. The vessel left Lae, in Papua to Honiara on the 15th of April and arrived in Honiara on the 17th of April. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced during his national address today.
Councilor for Rove/Lengakiki Ward, Eddie Siapu has been elected as the new Mayor for the Honiara City Council this morning. Mr. Siapu polled a total of 14 votes while his rival Reginald Ngati polled a total of 6 votes. The full Council of 20 members cast their votes during the election.
The Japanese government will inject additional 22.7 million Solomon dollars to support its ongoing Solomon Islands Airport Upgrade project. This is in addition to its ongoing upgrade project worth more than 3-hundred million Solomon dollars.
Police is calling on the public to report any information that may relate to the suspicious death of the 44- year- old female Chinese national in Honiara on Tuesday this week.
The Government denounces the brutal nature of the death of a female Chinese national in Honiara yesterday and vows to bring the perpetrator(s) to face the full force of law.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services launched the combined tourism and health COVID-19 Extra Care Measures and standards strategy.
The Governor General, His Excellency Sir David Vunagi has formally announced the death of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip. His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh, died on Friday morning at the age of 99 at Windsor Castle in England.
The government’s policy plans to freeze the recruitment process in the Public Service will affect the implementation of the 2021 budget. Leader of Opposition Hon Mathew Wale told parliament today during his debate on the 2021 Budget appropriation Bill. Mr.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources launches its re-branded Website, today. The Website is upgraded from its old Website which was launched in 2016. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Dr.
Six candidates have been nominated to contest the upcoming South Choiseul National By-Election on May 19th, 2021. Chief Electoral Officer, Mrs. Jane Waetara confirmed that five candidates have been nominated for the by-election at the closure of nomination yesterday.
The government is not transparent in its financing options for the planned deficit of 3-hundred million dollars estimated in this year’s budget, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) told Parliament this morning.
The Solomon Islands government has moved a motion of obituary speech in the floor of the National Parliament to pay tribute to Papua New Guinea’s first Prime Minister and Grand Chief the late Sir Michael Thomas Somare this morning.
What used to be a turtle slaughtering ground for a coastal community in the Solomon Islands in the past is now a safe sanctuary for the leatherback, the largest sea turtle species on earth.
A new COVID-19 positive case was recorded in the Solomon Islands. The new case was imported from Papua New Guinea. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare updates the nation in his COVID-19 special address the morning.
The New Zealand High Commission Office in Honiara, Solomon Islands held a brief war memorial ceremony at Gifu Ridge, Hill 27, near the Barana Nature Park today. This is ahead of the unveiling of the Pacific War Memorial in Pukeahu, Wellington, New Zealand tomorrow.
The Solomon Islands Governor-General His Excellency Sir David Vunagi has opened day two of the COVID-19 vaccination program by receiving his COVID-19 vaccine jab at the Central Field Hospital in Honiara. The Ministry of Health confirmed. He was observed for 30 minutes before he left the hospital.
The motion of no confidence against the Premier of Guadalcanal Province Francis Sade has been withdrawn on the floor of the assembly this morning. Mover of the motion and Provincial Assembly Member for Wanderer Bay ward Cecil Manakako speaking to withdraw the motion.
The Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA) has launched its Corporate Plan as it transitioned into a self-sustaining State-owned Enterprise (SOE). The SOE was launched today by the Deputy Minister and Minister for Infrastructure Development, Hon. Manasseh Maelanga.
The National Government has reshuffled three of its Ministers to new Ministerial portfolios recently. Former Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, Hon. Makario Tagini is the new Minister for Public Service while Hon.
The USD$15 million dollars Fiu River mini-hydro Power project in Malaita Province has been canceled due to land dispute issues over the development. The project’s major funder, Asian Development bank (ADB) Unit Head, Solomon Islands Pacific Country Office, Elmar Elbling told Public Accounts Hearing…
