Police Commissioner, Frank Prendergast has said the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is continuing to develop its work program on Cyber Crime.
Police investigations continue regardless how long an offender has been on the run, says Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast. Asked whether police still continue its investigations on fugitive Edmond Sae, Commissioner Prendergast says like other offenders, Mr Sae may run and try to hide but the…
A second Bauxite Mining company operating on Rennell Island was given a 14-days notice to respond to the government or face cancellation of its mining lease for failing to meet expected conditions.
Government consultations on its proposed Free Economic Zone Bill began in Honiara today. The Bill is expected to be tabled in Parliament this year. A statement from the Government Communications Unit says outcomes from this consultation will form the basis of the bill’s draft.
Consultations on the Government’s proposed Free Economic Zone Bill will begin in Honiara tomorrow. A government statement says the consultation’s outcomes will form the basis to draft the Free Economic Zone Bill.
The High Court case challenging the validity of the Members of Parliament Entitlements Commission (PEC) Amendment Regulation 2015 has been listed for first hearing on June 5.
The Solomon Islands Democratic Party has strongly condemned the tax-free entitlements recently awarded to members of Parliament by the Parliamentary Entitlements Commission.
Fishermen in Mbita’ama, North Malaita have welcomed the new Fisheries Management Act saying this is a positive move from the Democratic Coalition for Change Government.
Proceedings have been commenced in the High Court challenging the validity of the Members of Parliament Entitlements Commission (PEC) Amendment Regulation 2015.
Three members of the Public Service Commission (PSC) have been sworn-in before the Governor General Sir Frank Kabui at Government House today. The Commissioners are first timer, Tione Bugotu and the reappointment of Jane Waitara and Nanette Tutua.
A vessel suspected of conducting illegal fishing activities in Solomon Islands waters has been arrested and is now detained at the Aola police patrol boat base in Honiara. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast confirmed the arrest in his weekly media conference yesterday.
The passage of the Fisheries Management Bill 2015 will ensure our continued access to the European Union markets. Hon. John Maneniaru, Minister of Fisheries made this explanation when he tabled the Bill.
The Fisheries Management Bill 2015 has passed through the committee of the whole House and in third reading with amendments. The Bill seeks to make provisions for the conservation, management, development and sustainable use of fisheries and marine resources in the country.
A special taskforce has been established to investigate the beche-de-mer industry following allegations that export licenses for marine products that were issued were in breach of fisheries laws.
The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources has said the Fisheries Management Bill 2015 is about managing the country’s fisheries resources for a better future.
Member of Parliament for North Malaita Jimmy Lusibaea has questioned Parliament about whose interest is Solomon Islands pushing to pass the Fisheries Management Bill 2015. Mr.
The Bills and Legislation Committee has invited written submissions from members of the public on the Fisheries Management Bill now before parliament. Submissions must be based on people’s written views, knowledge or experiences about the Fisheries Management Bill 2015.
Solomon Islands is in the process of reviewing its draft intellectual property strategy in a push to modernise the country’s protection laws. The protection law date back to the early 1900’s.
The 2015 budget has been passed by Parliament. A total of $4 billion, $60 million, $253,863.00 promises major reform programs and services for the people of Solomon Islands and lay foundations for future growth.Parliament appropriated the 2015 budget to the service of the year ending 31st December…
The Workers Union of Solomon Islands (WUSI) is calling on the Government to immediately deport the Chief Executive Officer of the Solomon Islands Ports Authority.
