Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice and Legal affairs, Mrs. Ethel Sigimanu was awarded the “2019 Women of Courage” award last night at the Heritage Park Hotel. Established in 2007, Mrs. Sigimanu was the 12th Awardee of the US Government prestigious women’s award.
Suspended Commissioner of Lands, Housing and Survey, Nelson Naoapu has questioned the appointment of Allan McNiel as the new Commissioner of Lands. Mr. Naoapu says Mr.
Solomon Islands is looking at putting a complete stop to round log export by 2023, says Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare. Mr Sogavare told SIBC in an exclusive interview recently, saying that with the government’s reform programs in the resources sectors, in order to stimulate economic growth.
Solomon Islands has a new Governor General. He is Reverend David Vunagi, former Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Melanesia, and also becoming the first Governor General hailing from Isabel Province.
The Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand, Hon. Winston Peters and his delegation has arrived in the country following the departure of Australia’s Prime Minister, Hon. Scott Morrison last yesterday. Welcoming Hon.
The country’s current rate of logging is still unsustainable, admits the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Forestry and Research, Dr. Vaeno Vigulu. Dr. Vigulu made the statement in response to a question from a participant during SIBC’s radio talk back show on Sunday.
The Newly elected Australian Prime Minister, Mr Scott Morrison has arrived in the country today, starting his first ever visit to the country and the first visit of an Australian Prime Minister in eleven years since Kevin Rudd in 2008.
The Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) has launched its First 100- DAYS Policy Framework yesterday at the Heritage Park Hotel. The 100 days agenda represents the collective priorities of the four coalition Parties that form the DCGA said Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.
The Hight Court has today ruled that the Civil Case number 244 between Hon. Matthew Wale and the Governor General and others be struck out. Counsel for the Prime Minister and OUR Party have filed an interim application seeking to have the judicial review claim struck out, pursuant to Rule 9.75 of…
The High Court has received a total of twenty nine petition cases as deadline to file election petitions closed at 3:30pm yesterday afternoon. High Court Registry confirmed, petitions were filed against Hon.
The Ministry of health and medical services has launched the new Human papilloma virus in Honiara today in a bid to battle cervical cancer in the country.
The Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) Education Authority will soon ban the sale of all sugary and oily foods from its schools in the country. ACOM Education Secretary, Desmond Waita confirmed, the move was to cut down on the ever increasing trend of non-communicable diseases in the country.
The first meeting of the 11th Parliament is set for Wednesday this week, confirms the Office of the Clerk to the National Parliament. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare sets the date for the first meeting.
The first election petition case following this year’s National General Elections has been filed at the High Court of Solomon Islands yesterday. The Civil Case number 254 of 2019 was filed by Petitioner, Harry Philip who contested the Lau/Mbaelelea constituency seat in last month’s election. Mr.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has extended the proposed ban on harvesting in the country from 30 April to 31 May, 2019. Director of Fisheries, Edward Honiwala had confirmed. He said the Ministry would finalise a Gazette for the extended ban this week.
The High Court has further adjourned the Civil case number 238 of 2019 between Hon. Matthew Wale and Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to 17 May 2019. The case was listed for mention and direction before Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer. In court today, Hon.
The Parliamentary Entitlement Commission (PEC) has expressed disappointment over non-factual information carried by the local print media over the misrepresentation of salaries of Members of Parliament this week.
The Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) said, the country’s foreign policy is continually being developed. Answering an SIBC question about Solomon Islands foreign relations with ROC, Taiwan under his leadership, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said, the Status Quo was…
Police commissioner Matthew Varley refuted claims that there were loss of lives during the rioting events on Wednesday. This was also in response to claims that a civilian died on Wednesday night as a result of the rioting, which was mainly circulated through social media. Mr.
The High Court has adjourned the case on the legality of Manasseh Sogavare’s candidate for Prime Minister to Thursday next week. The case appeared for mention before Deputy Chief Justice Francis Mwanesalua at the High Court this morning. In Court today, Tim Mathews from Brisbane representing Hon.
