The Guadalcanal Provincial Government has strongly condemned the development of seafronts and high water marks within the Honiara City without approval from the authority and tribal landowners.
The Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare says remote constituencies in the country will benefit greatly from an additional $20 million funding from the Republic of China Government for social economic development.
The Parliamentary Opposition Group has welcomed Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare’s proposal to review major projects in Malaita Province. But Opposition Group cautions, Prime Minister’s admittance that major projects in Malaita needs reviewing is an indication that the DCCG strategy for Malaita was…
The national government will have to relook on its approaches to implementing the Malaita national projects in its effort to ensure they are implemented in the coming years.
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government is committed to developing the country’s cultural sector into a meaningful pillar of unity for the country.
The Member of Parliament for Lau Baelelea has been urged to prioritise major projects to develop his constituency. Recently, Hon. Augustine Auga has handed over business capitals of $2,000 for people of Kwainafala to develop small businesses in his communities.
Solomon Islands will be among member countries of the United Nations to attend the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit on the 25-27th of September.
The Solomon Islands Government has signed a historic land lease agreement with the University of the South Pacific (USP) which will now give way for the construction of the University’s fourth Campus in Honiara.
The fifth Pacific Micro-finance Week has convened today in Honiara. Executive Secretary of the United Nations Capital Development Fund, Judith Karl opens the Pacific Micro-finance week this morning. Ms.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has urged Solomon Islanders working in Fiji to join the debate in the development of their country. The Government Communication Unit reports, Prime Minister Sogavare made this plea during a dinner hosted by the Solomon Islands Commissioner to Fiji, His Excellency…
Chief Dickson Maepoina from West Are’are has called on the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government to include the House of Chiefs when conducting consultations for development in that region.
The Australian Government through its Embassy in Honiara has successfully organised its 2015 G’ Day Great Debate in Honiara today. The Australian High Commissioner Mr Andrew Byrne in his opening remarks said the debate is an annual event designed to enhance students’ public speaking abilities and…
A four days media workshop organised by the Development Services Exchange (DSE) for community-based organisations has ended today. DSE Capacity Building Officer, Lilly Chekana told SIBC News in an interview the training helps to enhance the participants’ perspective on the vital role of the media…
Makira Ulawa Provincial Premier, Thomas Weape has said the land dispute is hindering their plans to build the proposed Kirakira Market. Mr. Weape made the clarification amid concerns raised in the media over delays in the construction of the new market building at Kirakira.
Pressure group, the Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) has said the implementation of major projects earmarked for Malaita Province will provide more employment for Malaitans.
A tender notice has been issued by the Western Provincial Government that will see the road in Gizo finally undergo a face-lift. The deteriorating condition of roads in Gizo has been a long time issue for the provincial capital.
The Western Provincial Government will soon sign a partnership agreement with palm oil out growers for the development of palm oil plantations in the province.
Technical community helpers of the Rural Development Program (RDP) have received specialist training on climate change and disaster risk management. The specialist training was provided by the Community Resilience to Climate and Disaster Risk Project (CRISP) within the Ministry of Environment,…
The Central Islands Provincial Government confirms work on national projects earmarked for the province has yet to start. The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government has earmarked a mini cannery and tourist jetty for Tulagi and an airstrip at Bokolongain Small Ngella.
The registration process for the proposed international seaport at Bina Harbour, Malaita Province is expected to be completed by the end of this month. National Consultant on Land Management in the Prime Minister’s Office, Genesis Kofana confirmed in a statement today.