Strengthening community partnerships is vital to blood donation campaign in Solomon Islands. The Director of the National Medical Laboratory, Alfred Dofai made the statement today at a press conference on World Blood Donor Day.
The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey seeks perpetual estate title holders around Honiara, Auki and Gizo to submit their expression of interest to the ministry, an expansion strategy.
The people of Malaita Province will now have access to a modern, spacious and well-equipped police station with the opening of the Malaita Provincial Police Headquarters, worth AUD$1.8 million, in the provincial capital Auki today.
The Solomon Islands Government under the leadership of the Democratic Coalition for Change Government has resolved to commit to better protecting the range of benefits that Solomon Islands derives from the ocean.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the future of Solomon Islands must be carefully planned to ensure that the country can sustain and protect the ocean. The Prime Minister made the statement in Honiara yesterday when he officially opened the inaugural Solomon Islands Government Ocean Summit.
A research fellow from an Australian University says there has been no effect in transforming Solomon Islands into a well-governed state, despite having been given so much aid.
The provincial capital of Central Province has been identified as a potential port facility site. An international port facilities have been proposed for Tulagi by the Solomon Islands Ports Authority and the Central Provincial Government.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock says it is looking forward to implementing the Integrated Pig and Agriculture Training Centre in Malaita province.
A new eye centre to provide free eye care will open in Honiara mid next month. A collaboration between the governments of Solomon Islands and New Zealand, with eye care charity, Fred Hollows Foundation NZ, the centre will have a significant impact on avoidable blindness in the country.
Preparatory work on land and other development-related issues is currently underway in Suafa Bay, North Malaita. General Secretary of the Suafa Bay Harivava Development Governing Council Henry Tabusu confirmed this to SIBC News in an interview today.
A one day summit on the role of the ocean in the development of the country was held in Honiara today. The summit’s discussions will go towards an Ocean Management Policy which will be part of the Government’s 20 year National Development Plan.
Member of Parliament for Aoke Langa Langa says his committee could still propose a constitutional amendment on the independence of the Parliamentary Entitlements Commission, even if the government refuses to bring it to parliament.
Matakwalao Council of Chiefs in North Malaita is to host its first meeting with Malaita Provincial Government and its Provincial Peace Council tomorrow. The meeting is part of a series of negotiations where involved parties are expect to attend.
The Leader of the Independent Group in Parliament, Manasseh Maelanga says Solomon Islands must not tolerate “spooky investors”. The East Malaita MP made the statement following media reports suggesting he has ties to mining companies Bintang Borneo and Richmont Mining Limited.
The National Archives in Solomon Islands has commemorated the International Archives Day in Honiara today. The event is observed annually on June 9th as the day the International Council on Archives has set aside to observe, advocate and promote the roles and responsibilities of archives…
The United Democratic Party had dismissed media claims, it is putting pressure on the Prime Minister to remove any member of Parliament or Minister from the Democratic Coalition for Change Government.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has congratulated Temotu Provincial Government as the latter celebrates its Second Appointed Day today. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavera says, on behalf of his Democratic Coalition for Change Government (DCCG) he desires to send his heartfelt congratulation to the…
A possible outcome of deliberations on the independence of the Parliamentary Entitlements Commission (PEC) would be an amendment of the constitution to ensure that the PEC is totally independent.
A government delegation led by Minister Honourable Andrew Manepora’a had a successful dialogue with two Landowners with registered titles along the Auki Kilu’ufi road. This negotiation is for possible acquiring of land to expand Auki Township.
Member of Parliament for West Makira, Honourable Derek Manuari says we cannot continue to deny the rights of the people of West Papua to join the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG).
