The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission’s ‘neutrality’ has been criticized – day one of the Biometric Voter Registration Process. Speaking on behalf of hundreds of White River Residents, Mr.
A four-day awareness program is currently being rolled out in the Malaita Outer Islands of Luaniua and Pelau. A group comprising non-governmental organisations have travelled over the weekend to conduct the awareness program.
Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela has arrived in Nauru over the weekend for the 49th Pacific Islands Forum, PIF, meeting. A Government statement said most Pacific island Leaders have also arrived in Nauru over the weekend ahead of today’s official opening.
Parliament has passed the ‘Solomon Islands Maritime Authority Bill 2018’ last Friday. The now Act seeks to establish SIMA as a financially self-sufficient organisation with sufficient resources to carry out its functions; facilitate the implementation of international and regional maritime…
Task Force Janus led by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, RSIPF, has made another arrest, this time a senior public servant from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. Police Commissioner Matthew Varley told local journalists at his weekly media conference in Honiara today.
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) has warned intending candidates for the upcoming general elections not to campaign under the guise of voter awareness outside of campaign period.
People using drones in the country must apply for permit and certification from the Civil Aviation department, Ministry of Communication and Civil Aviation.
Parliament has passed the Constitution (Amendment) (Electoral Reform) Bill 2018 with a two third majority of 38 votes, a constitutional requirement. The nine clause bill went through second and third readings and was passed with amendments in a day.
Road upgrade from Central Honiara to White River in the west will most likely be funded by the Asian Development Bank, ADB. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, Steven Maesiola announces.
Society needs women in decision-making, says the visiting former New Zealand Prime Minister, Helen Clark. Ms Clark who is the fifth longest serving and first female Prime Minister of New Zealand is in Honiara on a four-day visit.
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Elizabeth Clark has arrived in the country ahead of Wednesday’s launch of the ‘National Youth Policy’. Ms Clark will launch the policy in collaboration with the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs in partnership with the United Nations…
Australia will remain a devoted friend to Solomon Islands amid concerns of China’s increasing influence in the Pacific region. Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Roderick Brazier told a media briefing on board HMAS Toowoomba over the weekend.
Malaita Province has cleared all its debts, says Premier Peter Chanel Ramohia. Premier Ramohia confirmed this during the recent Malaita Day celebrations held at Afio, Small Malaita. He described the debt servicing as one of his government’s achievements since taking office in 2015.
A major pillar of the United Party, UP, in terms of the country’s development in the seventies was agriculture. According to Party President, Peter Kenilorea Junior, it is quite interesting to note how the party was founded on agriculture and other pillars.
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission has launched the 2018 Voter Registration Exercise today. The launching marked the commencement of awareness activities and preparations for the nation-wide Voter Registration Update Exercise early next month.
Providing services to the country’s population is no easy task, says Prime Minister Rick Nelson Houenipwela. Prime Minister Hou made the statement today when reflecting on Malaita Province’s 35th Second Appointed Day theme for this year.
The ‘Strata Titles Bill 2017’ has gone through its Second Reading in Parliament today. Winding down debate on the bill this afternoon, Minister of Lands, Housing and Survey, Andrew Manepora’a assured MPs on both sides of the House, their concerns and recommendations on the bill are considered.
It is incumbent upon the Government bench to maintain its numbers when Parliament deals with government bills. Leader of the Parliamentary Independent Group, Dr Derek Sikua raised this point of order in Parliament yesterday.
The National Parliament this afternoon passed the ‘Whistleblowers Protection bill 2016’ into an ‘Act’. The new Act was passed with amendments to clauses in relation to ‘Interpretation and Protection from Liability and Victimization’ after a long day of deliberation at the Committee of the Whole…
The Solomon Islands economy has shown an encouraging growth projected at 3.4 percent in 2018. The International Monetary Fund’s 2018 Article IV Mission to Solomon Islands announced this yesterday.
