The Solomon Islands Medical Association has issued a dialogue notice of twenty-eight days’ for industrial action against a decision by the Ministry of Finance and Treasury without their knowledge.
Solomon Islands is working towards a smooth transition strategy to graduate from the category of Least Developed Countries by December 2024. Foreign Minister Hon.
The Governor General, His Excellency, the Right Reverend David Vunagi has sworn-in two new Ministers late this afternoon in accordance with the Constitution, following the sacking this morning.
Foreign Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele has arrived in New York today ahead of the United Nations General Assembly Meeting, which kicks off Tuesday this week. The Prime Minister’s Press Secretariat reports, Mr.
The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale calls on the Commissioner of Police and the Chairman of the Leadership Code Commission to quickly investigate the allegation of bribery made by the Premier of Malaita Province against Government MPs.
Malaita Premier, Hon. Daniel Suidani has confirmed an attempt by government officials to lure his support for the China diplomatic switch. But Hon. Suidani said he rejected the offer saying it was not in the best interest of his province.
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has engaged a Singaporean-based firm to design and supervise the construction of selected roads and wharves in the country.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Jeremiah Manele has refuted claims by the Opposition Leader that the Prime Minister has ordered him not to meet with the Taiwanese delegation on Monday.
Acting Opposition Leader and Member of Parliament for East Honiara, Hon. Douglas Ete acknowledges the good will gesture given to our students, from the government and people of the Republic of China (ROC) Taiwan, despite Solomon’s decision to recognise the People’s Republic of China.
The Ministry of Forestry and Research has seized 20 containers of round log Kwila at the Solomon Ports Containers terminal, awaiting export this week. The million dollars worth round logs which should be shipped out Monday this week were seized following leaked information reaching the Ministry.
Former bilateral partner, Republic of China, Taiwan closed down its embassy in the Solomon Islands as of today. Taiwan President, Tsai Ing-wen issued a statement on the termination of diplomatic relations with the Solomon Islands last night.
A high-level delegation from the Republic of China (Taiwan’s) Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) will arrive in the country tomorrow. The Taiwanese Embassy in Honiara yesterday confirmed, Taiwan’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Dr. Szu-Chien Hsu is leading the delegation here.
The Government’s ‘Bipartisan Task Force’ report on ROC, Taiwan and mainland China has faced criticisms. Among the first to comment on the Bipartisan Task Force set up by the government of Solomon Islands is the Taiwanese Government.
At least one life has been claimed by a landslide that took the villagers of U’unimenu, South Malaita, by surprise early this morning. The disastrous landslide also buried five houses, injured two adults and living two children missing.
This clinic is supposed to be a mini hospital, supporting a population of 4000. Instead it is ravaged by white ants – meaning it could fall down on any day – has no toilet, no electricity, one full-time nurse and an unreliable water supply.
The Solomon Islands Red Cross Society is aiming to reach about 200,000 Solomon Islanders – or one third of the population – by 2020, its new strategic plan reveals.
Police in Ringi, Western Province, are still searching for a 16-year-old boy who went missing after last Friday’s boat collision near Kukudu, Kolombangara. The boat accident claimed one life. Three others were hospitalised.
Solomon Islands’ Police are promising a crackdown on people breaking the law on the nation’s roads. Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Matthew Varley said the offences included driving under the influence of liquor, driving without a valid licence and driving unlicensed…
Solomon Airlines has re-opened all services to Santa Cruz, Temotu Province. Citing land dispute issues as the reason for the initial suspension, an airline spokesman said the national carrier’s service had resumed. The suspension started earlier this month and lasted for about two weeks.
The road upgrade around Honiara’s Central Market will be finished in May, according to the Solomon Islands Government. Speaking to SIBC’s Distaem Nao host Henry Oritaimae on Monday morning, Permanent Secretary for Infrastructure and Development Henry Murray said the work was “within schedule”.
