Solomon Islands has one of the healthiest tuna stocks compared to other countries in the region and beyond, says former Chief Executive Officer of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement, PNA, Dr Transform Aqorau.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is gravely concerned over mounting sales of non-medical health treatment products in the country. In a statement issued today by the Ministry, Permanent Secretary Dr Tenneth Dalipanda said recent cases have been brought to the Ministry’s attention…
All public buses and taxis resumed normal transportation services this evening. The decision came after the Inland Revenue Division succumb to the Honiara Public Transport Association’s demand to reduce taxes to be imposed on buses and taxis in a meeting this afternoon.
The Government is currently boosting efforts to reform the forestry sector to ensure the country gains maximum benefit from its forest resources, against the backdrop of a slowing industry.
The National Parliament of Solomon Islands has lost a humble and dedicated MP. Late Hon. Peter Tom who represents West Kwaio constituency died last night at the National referral hospital- battling a long illness prior to his death.
Parliament has passed the 2017 Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2018 yesterday. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance and Treasury Manasseh Sogavare moved the passing of the bill in its third reading.
The country’s former war lord Mr. Harold Keke has made a plea for forgiveness. A statement by the Correctional Services of Solomon Islands CSSI said Mr Keke, as one of the perpetrators of the previous ethnic tension, expressed apology to the victims during a Fellowship and Reconciliation program…
The 60 plus Bangladesh nationals in the country came under Work Permit and Investment Visa. The Minister of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration William Marau told Parliament this morning, this information is extracted by a Ministry investigation. “They came through two avenues.
A Transparency Solomon Islands report has revealed that up to 26.3 million Solomon Dollars for shipping grant was unaccounted for. This was announced through a press release posted on their face book page over the weekend.
Solomon Islands has secured funding for phase two of the current Honiara road improvement project. This will ensure road sections from west and east of the new Kukum Highway road are upgraded from next year on.
The Government has to provide a genuine excuse to the Pacific Games Council if it fails to honour its contract to commence relevant legislation. Solomon Islands won the bid to host the 2023 Games last year – a bid that was highly commended throughout the country, even in Parliament.
Solomon Islands has a new Attorney General. He is Gilbert John Osmond Muria Junior. The former Special Secretary to Prime Minister was officially sworn in this morning at the Government House.
The Honiara Craft Market Centre officially opens its doors for business starting today. Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela and Taiwan’s Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Roger Luo officially opened the Craft and Arts facility this morning.
The strong bilateral relationship between Solomon Islands and Taiwan will extend to an economic and business partnership. Taiwan is leading the initiative for the two countries to enter into an economic and business cooperation.
The Solomon Islands National University, SINU, has commended fee payers who honored its call to settle their outstanding fee payments. SINU in a statement yesterday said, it has received payments of outstanding fees from student sponsors since 31st October, the deadline for payments.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has announced, it is lifting the beche-de-mer ban this month. Director Fisheries Edward Honiwala said the decision follows an order to revoke the ban implemented early this year.
The Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (Amendment) Bill 2018 was passed in Parliament this afternoon. The Eleven clause bill passed through the Committee of the Whole House with amendments.
Amendments are being made to the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund Act to bolster the financial sustainability of members ‘Special Death Benefit’ entitlement.
The Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (amendment) Bill 2018 went through Second reading this morning in Parliament. The bill aims to amend the current NPF Act to create a legal framework for the operation of the ‘YouSave’ Scheme.
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has recorded ten times as the highest a person has registered during the registration period from September 3rd to the 29th.
