Former member of parliament for Savo/Russells, Dickson Mua will go on trial on January 21 for allegedly misusing 3-million dollars in funds from government’s shipping grant initiative.
The High Court has concluded hearing the 15 petitions lodged after the 2014 National General Elections. Only two of the petitions were successful. The first successful petition was filed by former Prime Minister and MP for Gizo-Kolombangara Gordon Darcy Lilo, who won his challenge against Jimson…
A total of 347.5 million Solomon Dollars have been disbursed under the name of shipping grant, since the policy to improve transport services in the country was first introduced in 2013.
Any logging operation or commercial activities conducted at an altitude higher than four hundred metres is illegal. Caretaker Minister of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology, Dr. Culwick Togamana revealed in his debate on the sine die motion over the weekend. Hon.
The Solomon Islands Chinese Association, SICA, has spoken out against the Asian prostitution ring reportedly thriving in Honiara. Investigative documents obtained by SIBC News indicated a number of locations where the Asians involved were practicing these illegal activities in Honiara, one of which…
More than 1000 women from North-West Guadalcanal and the Honiara public will benefit from the West Guadalcanal Rural Farmer’s market when it officially opens soon.
The tenth Parliament will dissolve at mid-night tonight. It will stand Sine Die until the next Parliament is convened next year. Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela introduced the Motion of Sine Die last Friday to end the 10th Parliament.
Debate on the Sine Die motion- to end the 10th Parliament commenced today. This morning’s debate was opened by Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela. In his speech, the Prime Minister said his government has achieved significant stabilisation in the country’s fiscal situation through its cost cutting…
Police have today arrested and charged the current Minister of Forestry and Research and the Member of Parliament for Gao/Bugotu Constituency in Isabel Province. Minister Samuel Manetoali was arrested and charged for allegedly misappropriating government funds December 2014.
A total of 13 incidents relating to the current Public Inquiry in Solomon Islands towards the 2019 National General Elections have reached the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force as of this morning.
Police are aware of the Asian Prostitution Ring reportedly thriving in Honiara, says Police Commissioner Matthew Varley. Investigative information obtained by SIBC News indicated a number of locations where the Asians involved are practicing these illegal activities in Honiara, one of which is…
The controversial “Traditional Governance and Customs Facilitation Bill 2018” has been withdrawn on the floor of Parliament today. Minister responsible-Commins Aston Mewa withdrew the bill in accordance with Parliamentary standing orders.
A logging company operating on Kolombangara island, Western Province has defied orders by the Commissioner of Forests to halt its operations in the area.
Parliament has today passed the “Constitutional (Amendment) (Dual Citizenship) Bill 2018”. The Bill to allow for dual citizenship passed through the Committee of the Whole House without amendments. It was passed through collection of voice voting in its third reading.
The government in collaboration with civil society groups and donor partners today officially launched the much anticipated Anti- Corruption Act 2018 , and the ‘Whistleblowers Protection Act 2018’ in Honiara.
Gizo/Kolombangara Constituency in the Western Solomons has recorded the highest number of objections, says Chief Electoral Officer Mose Saitala. Mr Saitala confirmed this at a joint media conference held in Honiara last Thursday.
The Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands His Excellency Shigeru Toyama has announced the Honiara International Airport upgrading project will begin February next year. Ambassador Toyama announced during last week’s celebration to mark the 85th birthday of Japan’s Emperor.
Western Province is celebrating its 35th Second Appointed Day today. Activities to mark the day are underway at Noro township as of this morning. Speaking to guests and his people at the celebrations was Premier David Gina who said the province is doing its best to provide services to its people.
A total of Thirteen- Thousand-Six hundred and forty-six people have been objected during the Objections and Omissions phase of the Biometric Voter Registration process. Chief Electoral Officer, Mose Saitala revealed at the Police Commissioner’s weekly media conference yesterday.
The World Bank Group has today welcomed the signing of a series of key agreements which will help deliver cheaper and more reliable, renewable energy to Solomon Islands through the Tina River Hydropower Project.
