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People
SORE GRANTED DIRECTORSHIP OF SIDCL
The Special Secretary to Prime Minister (SSPM), Rence Sore has been granted directorship of the Solomon Islands Development Corporation Limited (SIDCL). Mr. Sore earlier last week wrote to the Commission, seeking approval as a Directorship to SIDCL. In a meeting today, the Commission considered Mr.
19 Aug 2015
MSG
PRIME MINISTER LEFT ON MSG SECRETARIAT VISIT
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has left for Vanuatu yesterday for a visit of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat in Port Vila, Vanuatu. The visit is made in his capacity as the Chair to the MSG.
19 Aug 2015
Malaita Province
BITA’AMA WOMEN MET TO DISCUSS PROJECTS
Women in Bita’ama, North Malaita have met today to discuss issues related to women’s projects from the national government. The meeting is to allow discussions between women on possible projects for women in the area.
19 Aug 2015
Peace
CONSULTATIONS ON NATIONAL PEACE-BUILDING POLICY STARTED
The Ministry of National Unity, Reconciliation and Peace together with its stakeholders have started consultations on the National Peace-Building Policy.
19 Aug 2015
Communities
KOMATE VILLAGERS SUPPORTED RSIPF’s REARMAMENT
Komate villagers in West Guadalcanal have joined other communities and provinces to support the government’s decision on a limited rearmament of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF).
19 Aug 2015
Central Islands Province
NATIONAL PROJECTS FOR CIP YET TO START
The Central Islands Provincial Government confirms work on national projects earmarked for the province has yet to start. The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government has earmarked a mini cannery and tourist jetty for Tulagi and an airstrip at Bokolongain Small Ngella.
19 Aug 2015
MSG
PRIME MINISTER LEFT FOR A VISIT OF MSG SECRETARIAT IN VILA
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has left for Vanuatu yesterday for a visit of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat in Port Vila, Vanuatu. The visit is made in his capacity as the Chair to the MSG.
18 Aug 2015
Politics
PRIME MINISTER SOGAVARE ANNOUNCED ANOTHER RESHUFFLE
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has today announced another reshuffle of his Cabinet Ministers. He made the announcement in a media statement today. This will see, Hon. Bodo Dettke as the new Minister for Culture and Tourism while Hon.
18 Aug 2015
Malaita Province
OPMC SLAMMED OPPOSITION CLAIMS ON PROJECT PROPAGANDA
The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) has refuted claims by the Parliamentary Opposition; that the development projects earmarked for Malaita Province by the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government are mere propaganda.
18 Aug 2015
Makira/Ulawa Province
NEW SHIPPING SERVICE FOR MAKIRA ULAWA PROVINCE
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has announced a new shipping service for Makira Ulawa Province today. A statement from the Ministry said the two-years contract has been awarded to Marau Shipping Services Limited.
18 Aug 2015
Communities
TOURISM WORKSHOP UNDERWAY IN MALU’U, NORTH MALAITA
A three-days Tourism workshop is currently underway in Malu’u, NorthMalaita. Being the first of its kind, the workshop was made possible through assistance from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. SIBC Malu’u stringer Lensley Kwaimani reports.
18 Aug 2015
Cabinet
PRIME MINISTER & DCCG SILENT OVER ISSUES: OPPOSITION
Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition, Jeremiah Manele has said the Prime Minister and his Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government have been very silent to respond to issues of national interest.
18 Aug 2015
Diplomacy
STRONGER BILATERAL TIES FOR SOLOMONS & NEW ZEALAND: PM SOGA
The bilateral relations between Solomon Islands and New Zealand will continue to grow stronger, says Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in a recent media conference in Honiara.
16 Aug 2015
Malaita Province
PRIME MINISTER WELCOMED WITH QUERIES
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and his delegation to the recent Malaita Provincial Second Appointed Day were greeted with banner messages, questioning the DCC Government’s promises to the people of Malaita.
15 Aug 2015
Land Issues
LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER TO SUAFA BAY
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government has appointed a land acquisition officer to undertake a survey on the development of the Suafa Bay economic growth centre and the Suafa international seaport projects.
15 Aug 2015
Guadalcanal Province
CATHOLIC WOMEN BRIEFED ON LIMITED REARMAMENT PROGRAM
About 2,000 women of the Catholic Church were briefed on the Staged Limited Rearmament of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) this week. A statement from RAMSI’s Public Affairs said the briefing was held on Thursday during the 8th Archdiocese gathering for Catholic Women at the Tangarare…
15 Aug 2015
Anniversaries
I HEAR YOU: PM TOLD MALAITANS
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has assured the people of Malaita Province that their call has not fallen on deaf ears. Speaking at the Malaita Province 32nd Second Appointed Day celebrations today, Prime Minister Sogavare congratulated the Malaita provincial government and its people for another…
14 Aug 2015
Diplomacy
MOSE COMMISSIONED AS AMBASSADOR TO GERMANY, FRANCE, DUTCH
Solomon Islands Ambassador to the European Union Moses Kouni Mose has been commissioned as Ambassador-designate to Germany, France and the Netherlands. A government statement today said Mr Mose who is also the country’s High Commissioner to Great Britain was commissioned in Honiara yesterday by His…
14 Aug 2015
Environment
FORESTRY WATCHDOG SUPPORTS MOVE TO CLEAN UP FORESTRY SECTOR
Forestry industry watchdog, the Solomon Forests Association (SFA) has supported the move by the National Government to clean up the industry. A statement from SFA said it has been advocating this since the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government came into power last year, but is long…
14 Aug 2015
FSII
SSPM SEEKS TO DE-REGISTER FSII
The country’s largest social networking group Forum Solomon IslandsInternational (FSII) said it has received information that the Democratic Coalition for Change Government (DCCG) is planning to haveit de-registered. The group’s Management revealed this in a post on its Facebook wall.
14 Aug 2015