Major reforms have now been placed in the Public Finance Management System, says the Minister of Development Planning and Aid Coordination, Connelly Sandakabatu. Speaking to local journalists last week, Mr Sandakabatu says a major reform is in place for the Public Finance Management System.
Bemobile Telecommunication Company has today presented to the Inland Revenue Division, IRD, a cheque of more than 7- Million dollars. The payment was announced by the Bemobile Board Chairman, Andrew Johnson this afternoon.
The Parliamentary Bills and Legislation Committee is calling for written submissions for its inquiry into the Business Names Bill. In a statement posted on its web site, the Committee says it is seeking submissions from individuals, groups and organizations.
Former Malaita Premier, Richard Namo Irosaea has called for the termination of suspended public servants. Freelancer George Atkin reports Mr Irosaea questioned why the Public Service has prolonged its decision about what to do with the suspended public servants, many of whom have been on suspension…
Lots of farmers in North Guadalcanal have lost their domestic animals during the recent flash floods in the country. SIBC’s North Guadalcanal stringer, Dudley Gani reports a lot of local farmers have lost their locally raised pigs, cows and chicken in the recent floods.
Secretariat of the Pacific Community, SPC, is providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Agriculture to aid in their rehabilitation efforts as the repatriation of flood victims in Honiara.
Concerned Citizens group, Forum Solomon Islands International, FSII, questions the delay of the construction of the 4th USP campus at Doma, West Guadalcanal.
The Governments of New Zealand and Solomon Islands have today held high-level consultations on their development cooperation. A statement from the New Zealand High Commission office in Honiara says, discussions were focused on the progress of the joint commitment the two countries signed in 2011…
A three day Networking workshop organised by the Ministry of Rural Development, co-facilitated by the Small Malaita Constituency office has ends successfully at Afio.
The Joint Civil Society Groups and Concerned Citizens have called on Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo and his government to stop politicising St. Barbara and the future of the Gold Ridge Mine.
The President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency, or JICA Akihiko Tanaka has today paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo at the Office of the Prime Minister & Cabinet in Honiara.
Former Russell Islands Plantation Estate Limited, RIPEL, employees in Yandina say the government has failed to address their issues. Former RIPEL employee spokesperson, Fisher Lulu alleged, they had information from the Prime Minister’s office, the issue will be dealt with by the new government…
Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui has been re-elected as the Governor-General designate of Solomon Islands yesterday. Making the official announcement at the National Parliament’s Eastern entrance, Speaker of Parliament Sir Allan Kemakeza says Sir Frank was re-elected with an absolute majority at the end of…
The Government has appointed two new Permanent Secretaries. They are Dr Franco Rodi as the new Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development, and Jim Saelea as the new Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock.
Chief Electoral Officer, Polycarp Haununu has announced the Biometric Voter Registration which started on Monday 10 March ended on Friday 2nd May, 2014.
Forum Solomon Islands International says it is concerned about the prolonged closure of the Gold Ridge Mine and the adverse effects on the country’s struggling economy.
Three people – all male – have been nominated to contest yesterday’s election for Governor General. The Office of the Clerk to Parliament confirmed it received the three candidates names at the close of nominations at 4pm Monday.
A high powered delegation from the University of Goroka, UOG, in Papua New Guinea is in Honiara to conduct and witness the university’s first ever offshore graduation in Honiara. A statement from Goroka University says, 64 of its students will be graduating.
While a lot of people are waiting for the government to fix their roads and bridges, people of Naro, West Guadalcanal have taken the initiative to fix the road themselves to cater for their vehicles to reach Honiara city.
Youths in North Malaita are calling on the national government to stand by its promises in terms of national projects for Malaita Province. Being part of the North Malaita Constituency Youth Congress, the youths made the call saying such national projects would engage young people, which would help…
