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Finance
CBSI Warns against “One Link Pacifica.”
CBSI warns of another pyramid scheme in Solomon Islands Honiara, Solomon Islands. The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) is strongly advising the general public to avoid investing in a new pyramid scheme that is currently being promoted as “One Link Pacifica.” CBSI and the Solomon Islands…
17 Dec 2019
Diplomacy
New British High Commissioner to SI welcomed
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, MP has welcomed the new British High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, His Excellency Dr. Brian James Jones to the country. This was when His Excellency Dr.
16 Dec 2019
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Hunt for escaped prisoners on
Three inmates have escaped the Rove Correctional Centre last night but authorities are now hunting them down. Commissioner Correctional Services of Solomon Islands, Gabriel Manelusi confirmed, the three inmates escaped after cutting open the security fence without the knowledge of duty officers.
16 Dec 2019
Development
‘No fuel bunkering laws on SI EEZ’
The Solomon Islands does not have any legislation against fuel bunkering in its Exclusive Economic Zone. Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition and MP for Aoke Langalanga Constituency, Hon Matthew Wale asked the Ministry of Mines, Energy, and Rural Electrification if the country has legislation for…
16 Dec 2019
CDF
Independent Group calls on PM to reconsider Caucus decision on CDF
The Leader of the Independent Group has appealed to the Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to rescind the decision of the Caucus and allow the five Members of Parliament to receive their portion of the Rural Constituency Development Fund (RCDF).
14 Dec 2019
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New East Makira MP elected
East Makira voters have unanimously and firmly spoken in the election of their new Parliamentary representative. One of only two female candidates, Lily Maefai, the wife of the deceased East Makira MP, the late Charles Jordan Maefai is clearly the people’s choice.
14 Dec 2019
Mining
Axiom failed to meet the Ministry’s conditions
Axiom Mining Company Limited has failed to fulfilled terms and conditions set out by the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification. Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Hon. Bradley Tovosia informed Parliament yesterday.
6 Dec 2019
Elections
Makira elections preparation going on well
Preparations for the Makira Ulawa Provincial elections and East Makira Constituency by-election are progressing well. The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission office confirmed in a statement saying, it is committed to combining the national and provincial elections to perfect its electoral…
3 Dec 2019
Diplomacy
Sisilo, new SI High Commissioner to Australia
His Excellency Mr. Robert Sisilo has been appointed as the High Commissioner-designate of the Solomon Islands to Australia. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the appointment during a commissioning ceremony held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. During the ceremony, Mr.
3 Dec 2019
Business
Government assured SICCI
The Solomon Islands Government will continue to support the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) and its works. Hon. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the assurance during the 2019 Business Excellence Award night at the Coral Sea Resort last night.
1 Dec 2019
Miss Solomon Islands, 1st runner up to Miss Samoa
Miss Solomon Islands, Gladys Habu was the 1st runner up of the Miss Pacific Islands 2020. Miss Solomon Islands won the best Float parade and best Talent awards to make up for the 1st runner up.
1 Dec 2019
Police
‘RSIPF in good shape,’ says Varley
The outgoing Royal Solomon Islands Police Commissioner Matthew Varley believes, and has described RSIPF as the ‘best in the Pacific Region’. Mr. Varlley assured Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare during a farewell parade ceremony held at the Rove Police Head Quarter on the eve of the weekend.
29 Nov 2019
Politics
Oti reminds PAC to produce the report before next sitting
Speaker of the National Parliament Patterson Oti reminds the Public Accounts Committee to furnish his office with a copy of the Public Accounts Committee Report into the 2020 National Budget no later than 4 December 2019.
28 Nov 2019
Regional
Bougainville referendum vote in Honiara today
A vote of referendum for self-determination by the Vanuatu and Honiara based Bougainvillians has successfully completed in Honiara today. The vote brought out many Bougainvillians residing in Honiara and Vanuatu to cast their votes at the Honiara, PNG High Commission Office.
28 Nov 2019
Disaster
Tropical Cyclone Rita current for Temotu province
A Tropical Cyclone Warning is current for Temotu Province, confirms the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service. In its fifth warning at 4:30 pm today, the Met Office said Category One Tropical Cyclone Rita with a central pressure of 989 hectopascals was located approximately six nautical miles…
25 Nov 2019
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Youths can support economic growth
The country’s youthful population can support future economic growth once harnessed well, says His Royal Highness, Prince Charles, Philip Authur George, the Prince of Wales.
25 Nov 2019
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13 recognized for service during Investitures at Government House.
His Royal Highness, Prince Charles, Philip Arthur George, Prince of Wales has attended a private meeting with the Governor-General Sir, David Vunagi yesterday. While at the Government House, the heir to the throne also undertook Investitures at Government House.
25 Nov 2019
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Border operations going on well
Police operations at the country’s common border with Bougainville is continuing. Outgoing Police Commissioner Matthew Varley confirmed at his final weekly media conference over the weekend. He said they are confident the Bougainville Referendum will proceed peacefully.
24 Nov 2019
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‘Corruption is our dilemma’
It has become our common culture to accept and live with corruption and other acts of injustice say Governor-General His Excellency Sir David Vonage. These erode moral acts in life that Solomon Islanders and their leaders should value to promote peace and loving society.
24 Nov 2019
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Prince Charles joined wreath-laying ceremony
His Royal Highness, Charles, the Prince of Wales this afternoon attended a wreath laying ceremony at the Solomon Islands Scouts and Coastwatchers’ Memorial.
24 Nov 2019