The Malaita Provincial Executive Government has set out 24-26 June for its Development Summit. The summit will feature development objectives and a way forward for peace, reconciliation and development of Malaita province.
The Solomon Islands and New Zealand Governments have begun consultations on their commitment to the development relationship between the two countries in Honiara.
The Democratic Coalition for Change Government (DCC) believes that the establishment of constituency profiles and development plans help address development priorities that reflects people’s need in different ways.
The umbrella organisation of Solomon Islands NGOs and Civil Society has today launched a three-day exhibition on the role of NGOs in the country. The Development Services Exchanges organised the event to allow the public understand their role.
An NGO open day, organised by its umbrella organisation, the Development Service Exchange, will begin in Honiara tomorrow. Called the “DSE Civil Society Open Day” the event wants to educate the public on the roles of Non-Government Organizations in Solomon Islands.
Youths in the country must be engaged in programs and activities that will enable them to make important decisions that will benefit the country. Culture and Tourism Minister Bartholomew Parapolo made the statement yesterday when he officiated the opening of the International Museum Day.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the availability of more lands and environment allows for tourism exploration to develop Solomon Islands. Prime Minister Sogavare was speaking during the ‘National Tourism Development Strategy 2015-2019’ launch in Honiara last week.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has officially launched its National Tourism Development Strategy 2015-2019. The strategy was designed to identify and address some of the sector-related impediments and to facilitate a faster rate of economic and increased benefits from tourism.
A chief from Suafa Bay in North Malaita has called on all tribes within the area to cooperate and ensure that major development projects earmarked for Suafa Bay runs smoothly.
The country’s second international airport, Munda in Western province is entering it’s second phase of development this year. Minister for Communication and Aviation Comins Mewa revealed in Parliament last week.
Gold Ridge Mines will soon be locally owned following a historic agreement signed in Honiara this week between Australian miner St Barbara and the Gold Ridge Community Investment Limited.
Malaita Premier Peter Ramohia has urged resource owners to take advantage of development opportunities provided by the National Government to develop their resources.
A government team consisting officials from Ministries involved in implementing development projects on Malaita has successfully ended a scoping mission to Suava Bay and Bina Harbour project sites this week.
The Leader of the Opposition Group in Parliament Jeremiah Manele says his office appreciates the emphasis pledged by the 2015 budget for rural development and economic infrastructure. Hon. Manele made the statement while contributing to the sine die motion in parliament today.
The Malaita provincial government is seriously looking at improving its leadership to achieve development priorities. Malaita provincial Premier Peter Ramohia told SIBC News, his government believes, this approach will advance the province.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has launched the second phase of the Rural Development Project in Honiara this morning. Speaking at the launching, Agriculture Minister Augustine Auga says his Ministry through the project will address national objectives of poverty reduction and inclusive…
The Government will revive the Development Bank of Solomon Islands. A consultant engaged by the DCC Government to review the project announced this at the launching of the second phase of the Rural Development Project today.
Finance Minister Snyder Rini has declared he has not failed Malaita Province. Minister Rini made the statement in Parliament on Monday, in response to a newspaper article headlined “Rini fails Malaita”. But he told Parliament “this Minister of Finance has not failed Malaita”.
Minister for Infrastructure Development, Stanley Sofu has announced his Ministry wants to raise a revenue collection of $12.4 million, an increase of 4.6 percent from last year. Minister Sofu made the statement in his contribution to debate on the National Budget in Parliament yesterday.
The Ministry of Rural Development has been allocated one of the largest amounts in this year’s budget. In Parliament last week, Minister for Rural Development, also MP for Temotu-Vatud, Freda Tuki Soriacomua said her Ministry has been allocated $351 million, the biggest one in the budget.
