The Solomon Islands Democratic Party, among other priority policies is planning to promote and develop the tourism sector to replace the logging industry. The party’s former Parliamentary Wing Leader, Mathew Wale confirmed at the party’s fundraiser last night.
The Democratic Alliance Party manifesto launched yesterday clearly sets out DAP’s roles and responsibilities if voted in, to govern the country after the 2019 National General Election.
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission has evidence that certain intending candidates are campaigning outside the official campaign period. The official campaign period will only begin after the announcement of the election date by his Excellency the Governor General, Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui.
The caretaker Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela today opened the 2019 Tourism In Focus at Coral Sea Resort in Honiara. Led by the Tourism Solomons, Solomon Airlines and Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the event gathered local tourism operators, government officials and other organizations to discuss…
The grounds for an election petition are much more wider now than before, says Chief Electoral Officer Mose Saitala. Mr Saitala revealed at a media conference held at the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission office in Honiara this week.
A total of nine containers containing medical drugs and other consignments have been released from the Solomon Islands Ports Authority as of Tuesday this week.
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission announced yesterday it has approved the final Voter List for the upcoming National General Elections. Chief Electoral Officer Mose Saitala confirmed, there is an overall increase of electors for this year compared to 2014 when the list was first created.
Funding delays from the Ministry of Finance and Treasury has resulted in the re-occurrence of the country’s drug shortage. The National Medical Store Manager, William Horoto confirmed to SIBC Online over the weekend.
The first batch of exam results have been officially released, beginning with Forms three and five today. Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Treasury, Manasseh Sogavare signed the official release.
Liang Huazan of A-Plus Ltd, who is currently developing the controversial Fixed Term Estate land next to the Aeronautical Telecommunication Station at Henderson says, his work will continue. Mr Huazan said he has all the legal documents where the Commissioner of Lands in 2016 gave the title to him.
Makira Ulawa Provincial Premier Stanley Siapu said, his government is working on de-registering the Makira Platform Movement. Premier Siapu said his government welcomed the call made earlier by the caretaker MP for West Makira, Derick Manuari for any upcoming government to seriously address the…
The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey embarks on retrieving a Fixed Term Estate, FTE, allegedly sold by its suspended Commissioner to an Asian. The piece of land is located next to the Aeronautical Telecommunication Station, along the main road at Henderson Airport.
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission has received four thousand voting screens to be used in the 2019 National General elections. Funded by the New Zealand Government, the screens arrived in the country yesterday.
The Solomon Islands Governor General’s term in office will end on 7th July 2019. Governor General Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui made the announcement in his New Year message broadcasted on the National Voice.
The newly appointed Political Parties Commission has had its first meeting on 31 December 2018 and deliberated on urgent matters brought before it last year.
Former Temotu Province Premier Fr Brown Beu and his deputy premier Bradley Tau, including a former provincial secretary of the province were arrested and charged before Christmas for allegedly committing corruption in office.
The caretaker Government has been given a seven days ultimatum to appoint members of the Political Parties Integrity Commission. According to a statement from the United Party, the caretaker government has until this Thursday to make the appointments or answerable to a court of law.
Christmas prompts us to demonstrate the compassionate nature of humanity. This is contained in the care-taker opposition leader’s nationwide Christmas address.
2018 was filled with many tribulations and challenges, says care-taker Prime Minister in his Christmas address nationwide. It is therefore fitting that God’s provision, protection and guidance this year be acknowledged, says Rick Houenipwela. Recapitulating, Mr.
Solomon Islands United Party have, through their legal representation, issued a letter to the Prime Minister demanding that the Party be registered in accordance with the Political Parties Integrity Act 2014.