The body of the late Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea H.E Mr. Barnabas Anga will arrive this afternoon. A statement from the Government officially confirmed. H.E Mr.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade formally announced the passing of Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency the late Barnaba Anga in Port Moresby on Friday 9 July 2021.
Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani condemned the decision by the Minister of Communication and Aviation Peter Shannel Agovaka to divert the USD31.7 million dollars World Bank funding for Malaita Province.
A ground-breaking ceremony for the Western Border and Patrol Boat Outpost was held in the Shortland Islands by the Australian and Solomon Islands governments, today.
Leader of the opposition, Hon. Mathew Wale has called on the government to put a moratorium on all mining activities and get the mining bill before parliament.
The proposed policy to extend the life of the current Parliament house would go through proper processes and it will not be rushed. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare clarified the matter, in response to a question by Member of Parliament for East Are’Are Peter Kenilorea Junior on whether or not the…
A ground-breaking ceremony of the Mamara City project sets for this coming Friday. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare will be the guest of honor at the ceremony.
The Government’s COVID-19 Oversight Committee has been directed to consider imposing travel restrictions from very high-risk countries. This is following the current worsening global COVID-19 Pandemic situation. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the order today in his weekly national address.
The National government and the Central Bank of Solomon Islands have launched the National Financial Inclusion Strategy 3 this morning. The launching is in parallel with the announcement of the Inclusive Digital Economy Scorecards (IDES).
The Governor General, His Excellency Sir David Vunagi has formally announced the death of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip. His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh, died on Friday morning at the age of 99 at Windsor Castle in England.
The Solomon Islands government has moved a motion of obituary speech in the floor of the National Parliament to pay tribute to Papua New Guinea’s first Prime Minister and Grand Chief the late Sir Michael Thomas Somare this morning.
The motion of no confidence against the Premier of Guadalcanal Province Francis Sade has been withdrawn on the floor of the assembly this morning. Mover of the motion and Provincial Assembly Member for Wanderer Bay ward Cecil Manakako speaking to withdraw the motion.
The United Nation Agencies are committed to supporting the Solomon Islands Government in developing a Right to Information framework. This aims to empower individuals and communities by giving them a role in ensuring governments are accountable and transparent.
PRIME Minister Manasseh Sogavare has visited the Solomon Islands Institute of Sports (SIIS) to witness first-hand the progress on the work of the first-ever dedicated investment to Sports Development in the Solomon Islands.
The Domestic Tourism Bubble (DTB) Policy or Iumi Tugeda Holiday packages have been finally launched in line with the “Tourism in Focus 2021″ under the theme “Re-define, Re-adjust and Re-align.” Speaking during the launching today, Minister for Culture and Tourism Bartholomew Parapolo said, the…
The historic fifty-six successful applications for dual citizenship have been approved by the Solomon Islands Citizenship Commission. This is following the commencement of the Dual Citizenship Act 2018, a statement from the Government Communication Unit Confirmed.
The decision to quit the Pacific Islands Forum by the five Micronesian countries could potentially undermine Padific diplomacy. Director of the Center of Pacific Islands Studies at the Manoa University, Hawaii, Dr. Tarcicus Kabutalaka told a 531pi radio interview.
The United Liberation Movement for west Papua has paid tribute to the late Sir Paul Tovua. In a statement, ULMWP leader and spokesperson, Dr. Jacob Rumbiak described Sir Paul as a fearless national leader and one of the founding fathers of the Melanesian block.
One of the country’s Statesmen and founding fathers, the late Sir Paul Tovua was call to rest 3.58 pm this afternoon at the National Referal Hospital. In his condolence message, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare described Sir Paul as a “Giant of man.” “The Solomon Islands bade farewell to a Giant of…
The Government through the Ministry of Finance has concluded a loan and grant negotiation of over 1-hundred seventy million US dollars with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Honiara last week.
