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SIEC Prepares for by-elections
Preparations are well underway for the North East Guadalcanal and Central Honiara constituencies by-election later this year. Chief Electoral Officer, Jane Waetara said, the Solomon Islands Electoral Office is currently planning and implementing all pre-election activities.
14 Sept 2020
Breaking News
Australian High Commissioner officially visited PM Sogavare
The Australia and Solomon Islands have openly deliberated on issues of common interest for both countries. This was made possible during the Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Dr. Lachlan Strahan’s first official courtesy visit to the Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare today.
5 Aug 2020
Breaking News
Manufacturing Industry Working Group established
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) recently established its Manufacturing Industry Working Group (MIWG). The Working group is Chaired by Mr Kazi Mushfiqur Rahma, General Manager of Solomon Islands Tobacco Company Ltd (SITCO).
6 Jul 2020
Breaking News
Domestic Cable network completed
Construction of the Coral Sea Cable System and Solomon Islands Domestic Network is now complete and both will be ready for use early next year. The Australian High Commission Office in Honiara confirmed in a statement. This comes after 18 months of planning and construction, it adds.
20 Dec 2019
Breaking News
New Hospital’s ‘Business case’ completes soon
There is no clear update as to where and when the relocation of the National Referral Hospital after years of project talks, truth be told. Minister of Police and Security Hon.
20 Dec 2019
Top Headlines
Tina River Hydro to benefit communities
People of Malango and Bahomea in the Central Guadalcanal will soon receive some of the first benefits of the Tina Hydro Project following the launch of the Community Benefit Sharing Project.
20 Dec 2019
Breaking News
Financing agreement for Tina River Hydro project announced
The government of the Solomon Islands yesterday announced the formal completion of a financing agreement for the Tina River Hydropower Development Project.
19 Dec 2019
Breaking News
‘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
Aid
MCA working close with Munda people
The Ministry of Communication and Aviation is collaborating with the Dunde Council of Chiefs to resolve land issues in relation to the Munda International Airport. Munda landowners have last week threatened to close down the airport over unsettled lease payments.
28 Nov 2019
Malaita Province
MOI exams delayed
Poor transportation to Malaita Outer Islands has resulted in the delay to exam papers for form threes in the Sikaiana Atoll. A Teacher who requested anonymity told SIBC News, their students just seated for their exams last week.
28 Nov 2019
Breaking News
China to continue with CDF funding; ‘Not in Cash!’
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) will continue to support the country’s development projects, Rural Development Funds (CDF). This was an assurance from the Solomon Islands Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare upon his return from his official visit to PRC, today.
15 Oct 2019
Breaking News
Chinese mining firm on Gold Ridge, a concern
Recent claim by the National Government of Solomon Islands that they are not responsible for what is happening at Gold Ridge, specifically with regards to the recent contracting of Gold Ridge Mining Limited to a Chinese company has ignited grave concerns from the Gold Ridge land owners.
15 Oct 2019
Breaking News
SI_CHINA signed MOU
The Solomon Islands Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of the People’s Republic of China. This is based on cooperation within the framework of the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road Initiative.
12 Oct 2019
Breaking News
Domestic Cable network laying commenced today
Work on the Solomon Islands Domestic Network Cable System is currently underway. The cable is being laid to connect Auki, Noro and Taro with the international internet cable, the Coral Sea Cable System.
10 Oct 2019
DBSI launching soon
The Development Bank of Solomon Islands, DBSI, Interim Board has set 2nd December 2019 as the date for DBSI Soft Launching. The Government Communication Unit reports, after the Interim Board was appointed on the 10th July 2019, significant progress of relevant activities towards the opening and…
10 Oct 2019
ADB
ADB support Pacific Disaster Resilience Program.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved 24-million dollars in contingent disaster financing for the second phase of the Pacific Disaster Resilience Program.
9 Oct 2019
Breaking News
AXIOM SUES GOVERNMENT
Axiom Mining Limited has began litigation at the High Court over the government’s handling of its export permit application. Axiom General Manager, Dr. Phil Tagini said in a statement Axiom has filed a claim for judicial review against the decision of the Minerals Board and a misfeasance claim…
7 Oct 2019
Aid
International Cable system final splice
The final splice of the Coral Sea Cable System between Australia, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands has been completed over the weekend. At the end of August, the Coral Sea Cable landed at Tamarama Beach – Sydney and connected to power and transmission equipment and Australia’s broader…
1 Oct 2019
Aid
Engineering procurement for Tina Hydro power project signed
An Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract was signed in Honiara today concerning the Tina River Hydro Power project. A statement from Tina Hydropower Limited (THL) confirmed, the signing was held between and THL and the Hyundai Engineering Company Limited.
1 Oct 2019
Breaking News
Singaporean firm for Infrastructure Development here
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.
24 Sept 2019