The Premier of Temotu Province has singled out ‘unity’ as the most significant keystone for his province’s advancement. Addressing his people at the Provincial capital Lata during his province’s second appointed day last Friday, David Maena said, the people of Temotu province have a brighter future…
Polling materials for the Western and Choiseul provincial elections have been finalised and transported to the provinces over the weekend. Director of Governance for the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening and Coordinator for provincial elections Robert Kaua confirmed…
Acting Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the Government is now embarking on an active approach to develop the country’s national security strategy. Speaking during the opening of the South Pacific Intelligence held at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara recently, Mr Sogavare said the strategy…
Solomon Islands ought to be aware of what is going on around us on the issue of same sex marriage or homosexuality. Governor General Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui flagged the issue of same sex marriage during his speech marking Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second’s 92nd birthday today.
The country’s 40th Independence celebrations begin today following a launching this morning. The launch was to set the country on celebration mode ahead of the actual event a month from today.
Barana Community in North-West Guadalcanal today marked the annual ‘World Environment day’. This is the first time the event is held outside the capital city with rural people, also marking the progress of the proposed ‘Barana nature park to be completed next year.
The Chief Electoral Officer of the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission says, there is no concrete planning at this stage to introduce out-of-constituency voting in the country. Moses Saitala made the clarification over recent concerns raised by a Martin Karani from Makira-Ulawa Province .
The Magistrates’ Court has acquitted Baegu-Asifola MP David Tome. The former Minister for Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening was charged with one count of conversion where he allegedly converted eighty-thousand dollars intended for a reforestation project for his own use.
Western Province has made a submission to the Ministry of Provincial Government and institutional Strengthening to include a Temporary Special Measure to have three reserved seats for women in its Assembly, into the provincial Act.
The National Government is using its National Transport Fund to repair deteriorating road conditions across the country. Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, Steven Maesiola disclosed.
With the upcoming Provincial election, the Government’s stand on a proposed Temporary Special Measure for women in the Provincial Assembly is unclear. President of the Western Provincial council of Women Rendy Solomon said the progress towards the policy has been slow.
Pit occupants at the Gold Ridge Mining site have signed a legal Agreement to move out from the Mining Pit today. The Chupu ceremony today help at the Gold Ridge Mining Limited’s Pit four, involving Government officials from Mines Ministry, Environment Ministry, Wanguo International Mining Group,…
Lanelle Tanangada, wife of the former MP Jimson Tanangada has been elected the new Member of Parliament for Gizo/Kolombangara constituency after counting in the by election concluded late this evening.
Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela has confirmed funding arrangement for the Pacific Games 2023 with President of the Republic of China on Taiwan Dr. Tsai Ing-Wen.
The Ministry of Forestry and Research (MoFR) has clarified, actions recently taken by its Minister Honourable Samuel Manetoali was legitimate and legal.
History will once again be written in Canada as the final touches on an accord to be called the ‘Remittances Accord’ piloted for the province of Guadalcanal will have spill over economic benefits for the Country.
Gizo-Kolombangara constituents in the Western province will go to the polls tomorrow to elect a new Parliament representative. Five candidates are contesting the seat including the wife of the ousted M-P Lanelle Tanangada and former Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo.
The current drug shortage looming at the National Referral Hospital has nothing to do with the government’s budget support for the National Referral Hospital. Chief Executive Officer of the National Referral Hospital Dr Steve Aumanu made this announcement through the local media.
Solomon Water has made 7.3 million profit in 2017 with a total of 1-hundred million dollars revenue. Speaking during the State Owned Enterprise’s 25th Anniversary, Chairman Phil Bradford said this was a big achievement compared to 2013 when the company had accumulated a loss of 360 million dollars…
The Malaita Provincial Government denies allegations it misplaced four-million dollars of Government funds. Provincial Secretary Jackson Gege clarified the monies were not missing, but were comprised as bulky payments in one cheque.
