The Pacific Association of Supreme Audit Institutions (PASAI) has supported the government in reconciling its financial accounts. Key government officials locked discussions on the roles played by Members of Parliament in overseeing the administration of public funds.
The Solomon Islands economy is projected to grow at 3.3 percent, down slightly from the 3.5 percent initiallyanticipated for this year. A monetary policy statement from the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) for last month states, the downward revision represents slowdowns in emerging economies…
Solomon Islands reiterates its interest in serving in the United Nations peacekeeping missions. The 70th United Nations General Assembly recently heard.
Forum Solomon Islands International is demanding that the Government report on issues around filling the country’s High Commission Offices in Canberra and Port Moresby. On its discussion page, FSII members also seek explanation on the delay in sending an Ambassador to Taipei, Taiwan.
The public-private partnership is an approach the Democratic Coalition for Change Government is keen to promote to ensure community development and institution building in the country. Acting Prime Minister Douglas Ete made the statement to officially open the 8th Premier’s conference yesterday.
Solomon Islands reaffirmed its faith and commitment to the United Nations organisation and its chair. Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare made the statement at the United Nations General Assembly on Friday. Prime Minister Sogavare says, the UN represents peace, security and cooperation.
The Solomon Islands Ports Authority – SIPA is debt free. This was announced by SIPA’s Chief Executive Officer – Collin Yow yesterday during SIPA’s brief presentation on its progress, achievement, financial position and future plan. He says, as of yesterday SIPA is debt free.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has received nine new vessels from the RAMSI Participating Police Force (PPF). Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast says the vessels are called “stabi crafts” and very capable.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has called on the Geneva-based United Nations Human Rights Council to do more in investigating and monitoring allegations of human rights abuse and violence in Papua and West Papua regions of Indonesia.
Chairman of the Political Parties Integrity Commission Sir Paul Tovua says he hopes current reform programs bear effective positive outcome. Sir Paul told SIBC News, after 37 years of political Independence, Solomon Islands must change drastically to become better legislated.
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare expresses satisfaction on the outcome of yesterday’s meeting between the Leaders of the Pacific Small Developing Island States and the United States on the issue of Climate Change in New York.
The Parliamentary Opposition has accused the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) of misleading people in this nation in trying to defend Skyline Investment Group Company.
The Lavukal Trust Board calls on the Government to immediately address the RIPEL issue as former workers resort to illegal activities for survival. A spokesman for the board Eddie Grant Suku says the Board has received and witnessed former RIPEL workers using dynamite for fishing.
The Parliamentary Opposition Group has described the response by the Secretary to Prime Minister Joseph Waleanisia in defending the Special Secretary to Prime Minister Rence Sore as ‘lame’ and ‘childish’.
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare and his delegation to the 70th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) arrived in New York early yesterday morning.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has reshuffled two of his Cabinet Ministers as part of his ongoing approach to utilize the capability of his Ministers in other portfolios.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock is mapping out its El-Nino effect Response Plan. It is an Agriculture Drought Response Plan (ADRP) providing guidance to the agriculture sector in the event of a drought.
Jejevo community in Isabel province is yet to receive its disaster food supplies after assessments have concluded. The community is still experiencing food shortage, months after Cyclone Raquel devastated their livelihood and left. Community Leader, Mr.
The Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) celebrates 63 years of broadcasting this week. There are two broadcasting anniversaries in September. The Solomon Islands Broadcasting Service – a department of Government – began broadcasting in September 1952.
Solomon Islands Visitors Arrival has shown a 15.6 percent increase in April this year. The Solomon Islands tourism industry confirmed this figure. It adds this is a massive shot of confidence for tourism development in the country.
