The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission has announced- the Omission and Objection period will be extended until August 11. Confirming the extension to local journalists in a media conference yesterday Chief Electoral Commissioner Polycarp Haununu says the extension is necessary to give all…
The Solomon Islands National Council of Women has urged the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services to consult with civil society and women’s organisations on the rearmament process for the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force.
Permanent Secretary for Mines and Energy Jeffrey Kahua has assured Gold Ridge landowners they will receive their royalties soon. This comes after the Gold Ridge People’s Power Group recently demanded the Government releases their long-awaited royalties.
Acting Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga has called on the landowners in Makira Ulawa Province to allow their land for development programs which the Provincial and National Governments want to achieve. Mr Maelanga made the statement during the province’s 31st anniversary Monday this week.
Forum Solomon Islands International has called on the National Government to quickly repair Tinahulu River Bridge. The bridge, which connects Honiara and the Gold Ridge Mine site, was damaged by the flash floods in April.
Registered Voters in Namoia polling station in East Malaita are yet to receive their registered voters list. An Enoch Idui from East Malaita told SIBC News today the Provisional Voters List was supposed to reach the polling station two weeks ago.
Eight potential investors who have expressed interest in building and operating the Tina River Hydro Project took part in a major project briefing in Honiara, last week. The companies participating in the event were from Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Spain and Sri Lanka.
The Permanent Secretary for Mines and Energy Jeffrey Kauha has denied claims an Asian Mining Prospecting company is conducting mining activities illegally in West Rennell, Renbel province.
Makira Ulawa Province today celebrated its 31st Second Appointed Day in the provincial capital Kirakira. Speaking during the celebrations Premier Thomas Weape highlighted some achievements of the province during his term in office.
The Ministry of Provincial Government will work together with the Ministry of Home Affairs through the Electoral Commission to ensure a transparent general election in the Provincial government this year.
The Prime Minister says he hopes Taiwan will include the fight against malaria in their cooperation with the Solomon Islands. Prime Minister Lilo made the statement during his meeting with Taiwan’s Foreign Minister in Taiwan this week. In their meeting, Mr.
The Kochiabolo tribe in Central Guadalcanal has praised the NCRA government for it’s Mines and Minerals and Land and Entitlements Act saying the Act will now benefit the people through their shares and land titles.
Acting Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga today congratulates the Provincial Government and people of Makira Ulawa Province for attaining 31 years as a provincial assembly.
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has met with Taiwan’s Foreign Affairs Minister David Lin in Taipei yesterday, which both leaders discussed matters of mutual interests.
A memorandum of understanding was recently signed by the Ministry of Development Planing, Ministry of Provincial Government and the United Nation Development Program for the phase two continuations of the Provincial Government Strengthening Program, PGSP.
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has congratulated the new Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Dame Meg Taylor of Papua New Guinea. At the same time, Mr Lilo has spoken highly of Solomon Islander Dr.
Solomon Islands Development Trust Director, Longden Manedika has said a project that addresses voter education should not address the usual awareness of voters only, but also events after an election. Such a project should address the aftermath of an election result.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force needs to restore its armed capability to effectively enforce the law and support its operations, says the Acting Police Commissioner, Juanita Matanga.
A three day Community Governance workshop has been successfully held in Bimbolo, Gizo, Western Province. Deputy Director of Peace and Reconciliation in the Western Province Wilson Liligeto told Radio Happy Lagoon, after a Symposium in 2008, chiefs in the Province recognised the need for empowerment…
Guadalcanal Province has today commemorated its 30th anniversary since attaining self governance as a province in 1984. The celebrations were held at the Don Bosco Technical Institution at Henderson, with the theme ‘Peace and Unity for Prosperity’.
