The Democratic Coalition for Change Government will develop the country’s first ever National Urbanisation Policy. Governor General Sir Frank Kabui announced the policy when he delivered the Speech from the Throne in Parliament last week.
The Solomon Islands Law Reform Commission has urged the Justice Minister to bring Law Reform Commission reports before Cabinet. Speaking yesterday at the launch of a legal consultation paper on homicide offences, Waita Ben Tabusasi told Minister Ishmael Avui, the Commission made reports on…
A Government delegation will be travelling to Malaita Province on a mission to resolve the closure of Gwaunaru’u Airport. Permanent Secretary for Infrastructure Development, Francis Lomo told the Public Accounts Committee this week, the delegation will include Ministry officials and Prime…
A youth advocate says climate change should be seen as bringing positive changes for the country. Christina Ora says climate change is perceived as negative and one of the greatest barriers towards development.
Supporting relief supplies have left Honiara for Temotu province via the MV Florence vessel today. Thanks to the National Government through the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) for its prompt response.
The Provincial Assembly Member for Temotu’s Reef islands, Jack Laka has called on the national government to consider their plight by delaying the beche-de-mer ban for another year.
Three new sites have been identified by the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government for airports to be built in Malaita province. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare revealed this in his remarks at the launch of the Malaita Provincial Government’s policy document recently.
The Minister for Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening Duddley Kopu has urged Provincial Governments to properly implement their budgets and ensure services and developments happen where it is needed.
The United Arab Emirates has donated US $200,000 to assist the National Government deal with impacts of Tropical Cyclone Pam. Responding to the assistance, Foreign Affairs Minister Milner Tozaka said the gesture by the United Arab Emirates demonstrates the strong and firm relation that exist…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Patrol Boat is now in Vanuatu to deliver humanitarian assistance. The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast confirms today.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Honourable Milner Tozaka presented a cheque of 11 million Vatu to Vanuatu’s Minister of Climate Change Honourable James Bule in Port Vila today to support relief efforts by the Government of Vanuatu following the aftermath of cyclone Pam.
Implementation of recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report will be a major task this year, says the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Frank Kabui.
The Member of Parliament for West Makira Derrick Manuari has called on the Solomon Islands Government to stand up and fight for the freedom of the people of West Papua.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and the Minister of Health and Medical Services Dr Tautai Kaitu’u have expressed their profound gratitude to the staff of the Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita Province for diligently serving their patients in a very challenging work environment.
The Governor General Sir Frank Kabui says the Government will develop a National Tourism Legislation and review the National Tourism policy to ensure tourism development in the country is environmentally, socio-culturally and economically viable.
This country needs a long-term strategic development plan, Leader of Opposition Honourable Jeremiah Manele told Parliament today. Contributing to the motion of the ‘Speech from the Throne’ delivered by His Excellency, the Governor General this week, Mr Manele said Solomon Islands needs a 35-year…
A man from the Duff islands, Temotu province has called on responsible disaster authorities not to forget the Duff islands in their assessment efforts. Noel Huta who claims to be the Chair of their disaster committee told SIBC News, the disaster authorities must not forget to conduct assessments on…
The Solomon Islands 2013 Bio-Security Act has been enacted. The Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Honourable Augustin Auga has gazetted the 2013 Bio-Security Act in a Notice of Commencement early this month.
Malaita’s only major hospital Kilu’ufi has been earmarked for upgrading under the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government’s policy document. The Minister of Health and Medical Services, Dr Tautai Kaitu’u told medical staff at the hospital when visiting them recently.
The National Government will develop the country’s first ever National Urbanisation Policy. Governor General Sir Frank Kabui revealed the policy when he delivered the ‘Speech from the Throne’ at the National Parliament yesterday.
