UNDP & Japan has sealed an agreement to Strengthen National Capacities in Government against corruption. The agreement formalized a SBD$14 million funding support for the Strengthening National Capacities to Combat Corruption Project in Solomon Islands.
South Choiseul by-election is scheduled to be held during the first quarter of this year. A confirmed date for the election is yet to be decided as preparations are still in the early stages, Commissioner/Chief electoral officer Jane Waitara confirmed to SIBC news.
Cabinet has approved additional response measures under the current Emergency Regulations in light of the two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country This is based on the assessment of the current risk level as being of ‘low risk’, taken together with the assurance from health authorities, that…
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, yesterday announced a three–phase lockdown option which has been forwarded to Cabinet for approval. A statement from the Prime minister’s Office and Cabinet says currently, the country is in the first phase which will remain until such time there is a confirmed…
The National Government is scaling down public service operations as of today. A government statement says cabinet has made the decision last Thursday and has instructed the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Service to advise public servants of this process.
The Solomon Islands government has stepped up its preventative measures and preparedness plans against the deadly coronavirus. Following negative results on the suspected cases in the country, Prime Minister Sogavare said, the government is serious and has taken measures in protecting and…
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has urged the Manasseh Sogavare-led government to inform the country on the progress and achievements of its 100 days policy program. In a statement yesterday, TSI said this is to avoid tarnishing the policy program as another talkfest.
Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea stand to benefit more from their diplomatic ties with the United States of America in terms of water resource management.
All candidates who contested this year’s National General Election have until this Saturday 20th July to file their Statement of Account or face hefty fine spelt out by the law. This is a strong warning from the Chief Electoral Officer, Mose Saitala.
The High Court today struck out the petition case filed against the Leader of Opposition Group in Parliament Hon Mathew Wale. This is the first among twenty-eight petition cases filed before the High Court.
The Australian and Solomon Islands’ Governments are pleased to announce, the installation of the Coral Sea Cable will commence this weekend in Solomon Islands.
A Memorandum of Understanding for the construction of the National Stadium for the 2023 Pacific Games was signed yesterday. A Government statement confirmed, the signing occurred at the Prime Minister’s Office between Dr.
It is totally unacceptable that the capital city of a country should go without water for an extended period. It is especially deplorable when mismanagement is involved. Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition Group and Member of Parliament for Aoke Langa Langa, Hon.
The Bintang Mining Company (BMC) in Renbel province has been accused of meddling in the province’s domestic politics as a new executive awaits formation.
The elected Governor General-Right Reverend His Excellency David Vunagi was officially sworn in today. Reverend Vunagi took his oath of alliance and office to be the next Governor General of Solomon Islands for the next five years in accordance with Section 29 of the Constitution before his…
The National Government (SIG) through its statistical agency, National Statistics -Census Office has announced that the 2019 National Population and Housing Census will be conducted on the 24th of November this year.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the country’s forests and trees are still safe from logging. This comes after his government was being criticized for sending a high level delegation to China recently on a timber trade survey, sparking public uproar, with many sharing their concerns that this…
Prime Minister Hon. Manaseh Sogavare has clarified the government delegation’s recent trip to China. The China trip was led by the Minister of Forestry Hon. Ishmael Avui, and the Minister of Mines and Energy Hon. Braddley Tovosia, along with other government ministers and officials.
Results and counting for the nationwide Provincial election is now currently underway. Western province now has new provincial members for wards 18 and 25, South Rendova and Noro respectively.
