Former field force officers, who are awaiting the Government to act on their claims for payment for border security services provided during the Bougainville crisis, say they are not backing off from their plan to stage a ‘stand-off’ in the upcoming election.
The Solomon Islands Party for Rural Advancement (SIPRA) has launched its policy manifesto this afternoon in Honiara. In its manifesto, SIPRA says it aims to empower all Solomon Islanders in six major development areas.
The Supervising Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Health, Dr Tenneth Dalipanda says the fight against measles in the country is not yet over and there is no room for complacency.
Anti corruption watchdog, the Transparency Solomon Islands has described the $400,000.00 terminal grants of Members of Parliament as ‘unreasonable’ and ‘unjustifiable’. Members of Parliament were entitled to only a $100,000.00 in terminal grants until the PEC increased the amount to $400,000.00.
More than 200 people have attended a meeting at the National Museum Auditorium aimed at briefing intending candidates ahead of the National General Election next month.
Health authorities have confirmed seven people have died in the country from measles-related complications, after a six months old baby in Western Province was the latest fatality.
Two former Members of Parliament have been called in for questioning at the National CID Unit. They are Bradley Tovosia, the former MP for East Guadalcanal and the former MP for South Choiseul, Elijah Doromuala.
Over a 150 police officers have received certification on Public Order Management (POM) from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF). The Training was designed to upgrade the response capabilities of the response team during the coming general election.
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force are now fully trained in Public Order Management (POM) for next month’s General Elections. This follows a demonstration staged by police officers, using live ammunition and riot gear at Hell’s Point compound East of Honiara today.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force says it is remaining vigilant in the lead up to the country’s election in November. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast told a press conference last Thursday, the Police are expecting some disturbances during the election but they remain vigilant to deal…
The caretaker NCRA Government wants to reform the Leadership Code Act to ensure the implementation of Chapters 3 and 4 of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption.
Permanent Secretary of the Agriculture Ministry says resilience for rural people to mitigate climate change extremes needs to be realised and supported. Jimmy Saelea made the comment today at the official opening of the Agriculture Week.
A recently formed Citizen group in North Malaita Constituency, People’s Power Group has successfully held its first public forum on Sunday. The forum was organised by communities leaders in the constituency, to enable eligible voters of the constituency to choose their next Member of Parliament.
The Permanent Secretary for Finance, Shadrach Fanega has been reshuffled to the Ministry of Development Planning and Aid Coordination. Mr Fanega’s new posting was announced via a government circular yesterday. He is being replaced by the Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs, Fred Fakarii.
Twelve political parties are set to contest the Solomon Islands national election on 19 November. Radio New Zealand International online reports the Registrar of the Political Parties Commission, Calvin Ziru, says 10 political parties have been registered and two more applications for registration…
The People First Party says it plans to strengthen Government institutions so public officers can be held accountable. Party leader, Dr Jimmie Rodgers says this is part of the party’s vision for law and order in Solomon Islands.
The Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs, Fred Fakarii has officially been announced as the new Permanent Secretary for Finance and Treasury. Mr Fakarii’s position as Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Finance and Treasury was released today, via a circular from the Office of the Prime…
Work has begun to upgrade and rehabilitate Susubona Wharf on the southern shore of Santa Isabel. The New Zealand Government is providing additional finance to upgrade the wharf.
A student studying at the Ruavatu Secondary School in North Guadalcanal has called on intending candidates of the constituency to initiate better ways to provide quality education for the province’s young population.
Shadrach Fanega has reportedly been sacked as Permanent Secretary for Finance and Treasury. The Sunday Star reports today, Mr Fanega was allegedly sacked because there was a delay in paying out $50 million dollars to outgoing Members of Parliament.
