The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey is current working on its new Website. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey Stanley Wale confirmed recently. Mr. Wale told SIBC News the Ministry previously initiated the idea but now has funds to finally implement it.
The Member of Parliament for North Malaita Hon. Jimmy Lusibaea is still part of the ruling Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government. Mr. Lusibaea resigned as Minister of Infrastructure Development, tendering his resignation to the Governor-General in accordance with section 34 (6) (d) of…
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government is disappointed that the Opposition and Independent Groups in Parliament will not support the Government efforts in getting the Anti-Corruption Bill 2016 through Parliament.
The recent report on the high level of poverty found on Malaita, Guadalcanal, and Makira Provinces reflects the failure of successive National Governments from 2006 and NOT the Provinces concerned. This is the view of the former Choiseul Premier and MP, Clement Kengava. Mr.
The Minister of Infrastructure Development and MP for North Malaita Hon. Jimmy Lusibaea has resigned from the Democratic Coalition of Change Government (DCCG). In a signed letter addressed to the Governor General dated 29th April, Hon.
Solomon Islands National Taskforce for the Pacific Islands Development Forum (PIDF) Pacific Blue Economy Conference to be staged in Honiara this year has held its first joint meeting with the PIDF. The Prime Minister’s Media office reports, PIDF Deputy Secretary General, Mr.
The Government should start to seriously consider resettlement issues, says the Leader of Independent Dr. Derek Sikua. The North East Guadalcanal MP made the comment in Parliament during his contribution on the Lands and Titles Amendment Bill 2016 which was later passed.
The new Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Armoury will be opened Thursday this week. The Police Media Unit confirms, the building housing the armoury will be called the ‘National Response Building’, and located at the Royal Police headquarter.
The Government is set to table the Police and Transport Legislation (Amendment) (Alcohol Testing) Bill 2016, Penal Code (Amendment) (Sexual Offences) Bill 2016 and Anti-Corruption Bill 2016, next week.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and the Minister of Development Planning and Aid Coordination Hon. Danny Philip has this afternoon jointly launched the country’s National Development Strategy 2016-2035.
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government through the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development vows to continue supporting the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) in its mandate to meet the human resource needs of the country.
A half-day workshop on the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) Drawdown 2017 concludes in Honiara today. Organised by the RAMSI Special Coordinator’s Office, its main objective is to inform the media fraternity on issues leading up to the RAMSI Drawdown in June 2017 and the…
The U.S. Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea Her Excellency Catherine Ebert-Grey said US President Barak Obama believes climate change is the biggest risk globally, therefore, pledge to continue investing in different climate change initiatives.
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) commends the work of the Parliamentary Bills and Legislation Committee in the scrutiny of government Bills accepted for tabling in Parliament Sittings.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development Henry Murray has clarified processes delaying the implementation of the Naro-Lambi road, West Guadalcanal. Mr.
Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer says Members of Parliament do not have the right to dispense money under the MP’s Discretionary fund. The Chief Justice was referring to the removal of guidelines within the Parliament Members’ discretionary fund in the 2015 Parliament Members entitlements…
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has announced, the Government has increased budget funds on developments that directly affect rural people, especially infrastructure development. Prime Minister Sogavare made the announcement during Friday’s visit to the East Central Guadalcanal highlands. Mr.
The Public Service is currently formulating a ‘Public Service Bill’. This was announced by the General Secretary of the Solomon Islands Public Employees Union, Robert Au. He says the bill is proposed to be tabled in Parliament later this year.
Health Minister Dr. Tautai Angikimua Kaitu’u has assured Solomon Islanders, the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government intends to improve health facilities in Honiara and the provinces.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare’s leadership is believed to be under a lot of pressure especially from within the Government circle. A well-respected source hinted this is directly in relation to the Anti-Corruption Bill. Our source says most MPs do not want the bill to be passed in Parliament.
