The Prime Minister says the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government will deal with the longstanding Russel Islands Plantation Estate Limited (RIPEL) issue. Manasseh Sogavare says RIPEL’s revival is a priority issue the Government wants to address by the end of this year.
The Solomon Islands and Australian governments have officially opened the newly refurbished post-natal ward at the National Referral Hospital today. It was officially opened by the Minister of Health and Medical Services Hon.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said his Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the proposed University of the South Pacific (USP) fourth campus in Doma, West Guadalcanal is realised.
Local farmers and cocoa exporters can now produce quality cocoa beans internationally for export after being presented a new National Cocoa Quality Testing Laboratory.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus remains a challenge for Solomon Islands. Mr Sogavare made the statement this morning at a media conference after having bilateral discussions with visiting Australian Parliamentary Secretary for…
The Parliamentary Opposition has described the Democratic Coalition for Change Government’s (DCCG) policy document as very ambitious and unrealistic given the timeframe and our financial capability.
The Democratic Coalition for Change Government front man Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare extends a special congratulation to members of the Solomon Islands Chinese Community as they celebrate the 2015 Chinese New Year.
The People’s Alliance Party has signed a coalition agreement with political parties forming the Democratic Coalition for Change Government. The agreement was signed in Honiara yesterday.
A new draft Education Bill aimed at replacing the existing Education Act of 1978 will be circulated soon for further nationwide consultation. The Government Communication Unit says, Minister for Education and Human Resources Development Dr.
The Australian Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Investment, Hon. Steven Ciobo MP, is in the country for two days. This is Australia’s first high-level visit to Solomon Islands since the national elections in November 2014.
Seasonal workers to Australia will receive additional support from both the governments of Australia and New Zealand this year in efforts to boost declining employment numbers of workers to Australia.
Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening Minister Honourable Dudley Kopu has said the Democratic Coalition for Change Government is really happy to support provincial governments to expand their township.
Solomon Islands is looking forward to hosting the 20th Melanesian Spearhead Group Leader’s Summit in July. Papua New Guinea Foreign Affairs and Immigrations Minister Rimbink Pato reaffirmed this following his return from a two-day visit to Honiara last week.
Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer has reiterated the need for a new court complex to support the national judiciary. Welcoming five new magistrates to the magistracy bench last week, Sir Palmer said the issue of office and courtroom space and availability will need to be addressed seriously.
Gold Ridge Community and Landowners Council demands the Democratic Coalition for Change Government (DCCG) to pay $18 million to the council before negotiating the reopening of Gold Ridge Mining.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has reassured Harifafa delegation from the proposed international seaport site at Suafa Bay, Malaita Province of his government’s commitment to kick off the national project.
Member of Parliament for Savo Russells, Hon. Dickson Mua has relinquished his role as Parliamentary wing leader of the Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement (SIPRA) and realigned himself with the Democratic Coalition for Change, DCC, Government.
Member of Parliament for North Guadalcanal Constituency Samson Maneka has provided 36 scholarship opportunities for students in his Constituency. SIBC News stringer for North Guadalcanal Duddley Gani reports this follows a total of $180,000 scholarship payment agreement the MP made with the Solomon…
The National Government allocates more than $144 million for national and local sports development for the next four years. The Democratic Coalition for Change Government believes the funds will ensure the rehabilitation and creation of new sports facilities.
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government said it hopes to see its tertiary education sub-sectors completed during its term in office. Minister of Education and Human Resources Development, Dr.
