Negotiation with the world’s largest telecommunications equipment manufacturer Huawei, for the implementation of the Solomon Islands submarine cable project is due to commence.
The Solomon Islands Government is encouraged to comply with the International Maritime Organisation Conventions by investing in its shipping industry. Head of the Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) Safe Boats Operation, Derek Saru told SIBC News in an interview.
Solomon Islands has finally farewelled the out-going Republic of China on Taiwan Ambassador to Solomon Islands His Excellency Victor Te-Sun Yu. The farewell dinner was hosted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Milner Tozaka.
Solomon Islands’ Health sector was offered another big assistance following the signing of an agreement between the Solomon Islands Government and the Australian Government in Honiara. The Australia in Solomon Islands’ page stated the offer will be an assistance of SBD$370,000,000.00.
The government has approached Taiwan for funding to construct the main games venue for the 2023 Pacific Games. Deputy prime minister Manasseh Maelanga who is also the Minister for Home Affairs says the stadium venue is expected to cost more than US$28,000,000.00.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has said the Manaoba Airport project is yet to be brought to a conclusion because it was not handled correctly from the beginning. He made the comment during the opening of the Funa’afou Sanitation project in Malaita.
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labor and Immigration has set new fuel price starting 1st of January, 2017. In today’s update, the Ministry confirms the new wholesale price for petrol is $6.15 per litre and $7.93 per litre for retail, $5.99 per litre is the wholesale price for Distillation…
Solomon Islands preparations to host the 2023 Pacific Games will be on the ‘full force mode’ after the enactment of the 2023 Pacific Games Bill. Acting Prime Minister and Minister responsible for sports Hon Manasseh Maelanga confirmed after the enactment of the 2023 Pacific Games Bill.
Australia and Solomon Islands today signed an agreement of about SBD$377,000,000.00 over four years (2017 to 2020) for the Solomon Islands Health Sector.
The Ministry of Home Affairs is looking at securing coaches from Cuba to train the country’s local boxers for the 2023 Pacific Games. The Minister of Home Affairs Manasseh Maelanga says this is one of the benefits Solomon Islands will derive from its bilateral relation with Cuba.
The Government is eyeing the ginger market in Canada. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said the agriculture sector is where most Solomon Islanders can actively participate in economic development. He says there is currently an opportunity for Solomon Islands to export ginger to Canada.
The management of Russell Island Plantation Estate Limited (RIPEL) has systematically worked with the government to deal with unresolved RIPEL workers issues.
A number of Bills are due for the second reading on the floor of Parliament. Before adjourning Parliament last year, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare reminded the house the Bills include the Ombudsman Bill 2016, the Wildlife Protection and Amendment Bill 2016, and the Solomon Islands Tertiary…
Solomon Islands is stagnant as leaders have lost focus of the future we want for our children, says Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition Jeremiah Manele. Hon. Manele said leaders must be honest in taking up their mandated responsibility to serve the people of Solomon Islands.
The Taiwanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Victor Te Sun Yu has described the 33 years of political friendship with Solomon Islands as one of “Trust and Empathy”. Ambassador Yu made the statement at the recent launch of the Funafou Sanitation Project in North Malaita.
The future of Solomon Islands rests squarely upon the hands of all Solomon Islanders of today. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the statement in his Christmas message to the nation. Mr Sogavare said, it is our hope that this festive season brings change in attitude to all citizens.
Prime Minister Hon Manasseh Sogavare has made a goodwill visit to Pangoe Community in Northeast Choiseul today. Soon after his arrival, Prime Minister and Madam Sogavare took a long walk through the coastal community welcomed by leaders and members of the community.
“Building a public memorial in Honiara to mark the untimely death and suffering of the victims during the past conflict will be a good way to remind us of our past mistakes and not to repeat them.” Governor General Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui made the suggestion in his new year’s message.
The implementation of the 2017 national budget is a major concern for West Kwara’ae communities, Malaita Province. A concerned Willie Kiri said, with the record 4.2 billion budget last year, no tangible developments have been seen in their area.
More than 80 locals have left for Australia and New Zealand yesterday to work under the Seasonal Workers Program for the next six months. The Solomon Islands Government urged them to represent their country with pride and dignity in their host countries.
