Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare conveys his congratulatory message to the Temotu Provincial Government and its people as the province marks its 33rd Appointed Day Celebration today.
The Government, through the Ministry of Finance and Treasury as Ministry accountable and responsible for Solomon Airlines, condemns the action of its Chief Executive Officer, Captain Ron Sumsum to shut down Solomon Airlines today and halt all flights for both domestic and international service.
For an individual to hold the country at ransom is a very serious matter, says former Governor-General Sir Nathaniel Waena. Senior citizen, Sir Waena made the comments in light of revelations that Chief Executive Officer of Solomon Airlines, Ron Sumsum has decided to ground all our Airline flights…
The Ministry of Finance and Treasury has welcomed the call by the Parliamentary Opposition, urging the government to carry out an audit in each of the Government Ministries following numerous claims that ‘ghost’ companies have embezzled millions of dollars from the state coffers.
The local cocoa industry’s target to produce 20 metric tonnes per annum appears achievable. Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Jimmy Salea says the Cocoa and Chocolate week recently held in the capital has provided significant information that will help boost the cocoa…
The Labor Mobility Unit (LMU) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) has refuted a local media report claiming that the Labour Mobility program has been hijacked by politicians.
Consultation between landowners and three significant stakeholders in the USD$15 million Fiu Hydropower Project in Malaita Province is currently underway in Auki.
A one-day awareness on the Anti-Corruption Bill successfully concluded in Buala, Isabel province. The awareness was organized by the Development Service Exchange and Office of the Prime Minister. It aims to consult development groups and organizations about the anti-corruption bill 2016.
The Task Force mandated for the major development projects in Malaita Province has found strategic issues relating to land as one of the factors hampering development in the province.
An Australian Government Science Agency team is pooling resources with the National Government on the development of a new ‘project and mapping’ storage system.
The Correctional Services of Solomon Islands (CSSI) has successfully carried out its responsibilities over the last 10 years. Permanent Secretary of Police and Correctional services Edmund Sikua made this statement during the opening of the new Gizo Correctional centre. Mr.
The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has invited nominations from the public, Civil Societies, Organisations, Communities, Private Business Bodies and Churches to submit their nominees.
The Makira Ulawa Provincial Government is one notch up in its effort to assist banana farmers to meet local and export demands. Provincial Premier Stanley Siapu discloses, his government has cut out an agreed budget allocation to assist banana farmers to be administered by the Makira Banana Growers…
The National Government is committed to tackling tobacco use in the country, says Permanent Secretary of the Health Ministry Dr. Tenneth Dalipanda. PS Dalipanda says the government will move a step further and legislate an ‘Act’ to advance the government’s plain packaging agenda.
Electricity bills are expected to go down by the end of this year. This was announced by Finance Minister, Snyder Rini in Parliament last week. The Finance Minister says, he has been enquiring about the tariffs since last year but because of the complicated processes involved, public will wait till…
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) has re-opened its operating theatres allowing full resumption of surgical services. Announcing the re-opening today, National Referral Hospital chief Executive Officer Dr Steve Aumanu says the hospital management made the announcement following a successful…
The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has repudiated Island Sun’s headline news claiming the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government has ‘withdrawn’ the Anti-Corruption Bill 2016.
Construction of a new and bigger morgue for the National Referral Hospital (NRH) is expected to commence this year under a $5 million allocation from the Government’s Development Budget. Minister for Health and Medical Services, Hon. Dr. Kaitu’u Tautai Angikimua announced in Parliament.
Parliament has been adjourned till 17 May. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced the special adjournment in Parliament yesterday. He explains, reasons for the special adjournment is that a Government delegation will be heading to Vanuatu next week to present the country’s bid to host the 2023…
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government claims it is intact. Special Secretary to Prime Minister SSPM Mr. Andrew Muaki made this explanation on allegations that a few Government MPs may switch allegiance to the opposition. Muaki said, Hon. David Tome; Hon. Jimmy Lusibaea; Hon.
