Premier for Guadalcanal Province Anthony Veke has called on the national government to lead a meaningful national reconciliation and healing process that is not propagated. Premier Veke made the statement in his speech to mark the Guadalcanal Province 32nd Appointed Day, Monday this week. Mr.
The recent resignation of the outgoing City Mayor Mr. Alfred Fatai currently awaits an approval of the Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Manasseh Maelanga before Honiara City Council management declares nominations for the election of a new mayor. Honiara City Council-City Clerk Mr.
Reconstruction of the Naha Police station in east Honiara will start next month. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast confirmed in a recent media conference. He says people will notice that the Naha Police complex being pulled down and a new one built on the same site.
A long journey or dream can be achieved through the support and encouragement of family and friends, says Sir Dr. Nathan Kere. Sir Dr. Kere made the comments during the official opening of his family’s new two storey building in East Honiara late yesterday.
Solomon Tea Company Limited has celebrated the introduction of its first product into the domestic market. Solomon Tea is the first locally owned and incorporated tea company in Solomon Islands.
The Kongulai Trustees have appreciated the response from the Ministry of Lands, the Attorney General’s Chamber and Solomon Water to hold fresh dialogue in relation to the lease of Kongulai water source and the payment of arrears for the water supply to Honiara.
The Marist Society of the Catholic Church in Solomon Islands will join other Marist societies throughout the world to celebrate the society’s 200 years of existence.
In sports, the recent 2016 Solomon Games has been dubbed one of the best ever. This was according to Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs George Palua in an interview with SIBC News. “This 2016 Solomon Games was one of the best so far and is very free for everyone. It’s been over
The Solomon Islands Home Finance (SIHF) is constructing 50 dwelling homes for sale by the end of this month. SIHF’s Senior Building Technician, Steve Urariua reveals construction begins at the end of this month. Urariua adds, clearance and subdivision of the Kombivatu area are nearing completion.
The visiting World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr. Shin Young-soo has met Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in Honiara today. Dr. Shin is visiting Solomon Islands this week as part of his regional tour of the Western Pacific Region.
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and its development partners have ‘again’ proposed to launch the planned groundbreaking ceremony for the Kukum Highway project late next month or early September.
Kongulai Trustees are calling on the National Government to own up to its commitment to meet with landowners of Kongulai to sort out outstanding water issues. This call was made by the Spokesperson of the Kongulai Trustees Mr. Charles Keku Chivili on Distaem Nao Program this morning.
Directors of the Correctional Services, are currently attending a weeklong conference in Honiara. CSSI Director of Strategic Planning, Leah Alofua explains the conference’s intention.
The Mataniko River Rehabilitation Program under the Ministry of Environment will soon conduct waste management training and awareness programs for communities living along the Mataniko river. This is part of the initiative to clean up the Mataniko river.
The Melanesian Spearhead Group’s (MSG) determination to grant full membership to the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) is not over. MSG Leaders have ‘deferred’ deliberations on the ULMWP’s application for full membership, a decision attributed to legal wording issues last Thursday.
West Papua says it wants more interaction with members of the Melanesian Spearhead Group, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and New Caledonia.
A State prosecutor has told the Court he intends to proceed with a murder case even if the murder weapon is not recovered. Prosecutor Bradley Dalipanda was referring to the murder weapon used to kill a man from Temotu province at White river in May this year.
Melanesian Spearhead Group Leaders have ‘deferred’ deliberations on the United Liberation Movement for West Papua’s application for full membership, a decision attributed to legal wording issues. MSG Chair, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced late this evening. Mr.
The Fourth Pacific Islands Development Forum (PIDF) Leaders’ Summit has successfully concluded yesterday. In his closing remarks, Chair of the PIDF Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said the Forum’s focus on climate-induced migration must be commended. Mr.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has launched the new Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC) package at the National Referral Hospital. A statement by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services says this is an effort to save mothers’ lives.
