A number of teachers and school leavers in Mbita’ama, North Malaita are calling on the Democratic Coalition for Change Government to re-introduce government scholarships at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU).
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government is committed to developing the country into a unique tourist destination.
The Ministry of National Unity, Reconciliation and Peace is on high planning mode as it prepares to implement the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government’s policy direction on peace building.
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development will improve vocational schools in the country by having more technical workshops and staff this year. Under its National Action Plan, the Ministry aims to improve infrastructure in rural training centres for better education standards.
The Minister of Fisheries, Honourable John Maneniaru has stood by his decision to approve the issuance of export license to Ontong Java Development Company.
The Pan-Oceanic Bank Chairman, Mr Upali de Silva said his company is optimistic about achieving progress based on the overall economic growth projected by the Democratic Coalition for Change Government.
Developing the Agriculture sector is a top priority of the national government. The Agriculture Ministry’s social page said more than 80 percent of the country’s population depends on this sector.
The Acting Head of Obstetrics and Genealogy Department of the National Referral Hospital Dr Ramdinthara Sailo has acknowledged the New Zealand Government for their donation of delivery beds to the Labour ward of the National Referral Hospital through the UNICEF Solomon Islands yesterday.
A new World Bank report has looked at ways in which the Solomon Islands Government and development partners can improve their funding mechanisms; resource distribution and; planning processes for investing in rural infrastructure and service delivery.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says his Democratic Coalition for Change Government is committed to see the Auluta Palm Oil Project implemented. The Prime Minister made the statement when he met with a delegation from the Project site this week.
Singapore’s Ambassador to the Pacific Islands Forum has presented a range of anti-corruption books to Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare saying they will help to effectively address corruption issues in the Solomon Islands.
UNICEF had today handed over two medical equipments to the National Referral Hospital, including a delivery bed for the Hospital’s labour ward. The other equipment was a multi-parameter patient monitor for the Nursery ward.
The Parliamentary Opposition has described the Prime Minister’s response to the current beche-de-mer export license issue as ‘shallow’ and without warranty.
The Parliamentary Opposition has called on the Fisheries Minister John Maneniaru to revoke a beche-de-mer export license granted to the Ontong Java Development Company, saying this will threaten his status as a person with integrity.
Pressure group, the Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) says it gives unreserved supports to the decision made by the Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and members of his Cabinet to grant a beche-de-mer exporting license to the Ontong Java Development Company Limited.
The Solomon Islands National Teacher’s Association (SINTA) has this week increased its credit union member fees. In its Annual General meeting recently, the National Executive Council agrees to increase its union fees from $20.00 to $40.00 effective this week.
Rennell and Bellona Premier Collin Tesuatai has met with Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare where the two leaders discussed issues affecting the Province and its people. At the meeting, Premier Tesuatai expressed his executive’s vision to restore and develop the province.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has confirmed he gave instructions to issue a beche-de-mer export license to Dr Reginald Apia of the Ontong Java Development Company Limited.
Su’u National Secondary in Malaita Province became the second recipient of computers, a generous gesture by the Georgian Government to the people of Solomon Islands.
Premier for Central Islands Province Selwyn Mapuli says his government is intact and there is no opposition. Premier Mapuli made the statement in response to reports his Government is experiencing political instability. The Premier says he is confident his executive members will remain united.
