The criminal case on the alledged breach of the Electoral Act against the Chief of Staff within the Prime Minister’s Office Robson Djokovic is now before the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP).
The Public Health Emergency Bill will take a proactive approach in dealing with public health emergencies. Attorney General John Muria Junior confirmed in an interview with SIBC News.
Chief Justice Albert Palmer calls for the urgent set up of an independent Government Remuneration Tribunal by legislation to determine the levels of salaries and remuneration packages for Judges and Magistrates.
The new Education bill is expected to go before the Parliament this year, 2021. The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development, (MEHRD), is currently working on this historic bill as the current Education Act has been existed for over 40 years.
Opposition Leader, Mathew Wale calls on the Prime Minister to explain the reasons to sack Commins Mewa from the Ministry of Forestry portfolio. In a media statement, Mr Wale said the public have the right to know truth on this matter. “It would be a real shame if Hon.
Preparations are well underway for the North East Guadalcanal and Central Honiara constituencies by-election later this year. Chief Electoral Officer, Jane Waetara said, the Solomon Islands Electoral Office is currently planning and implementing all pre-election activities.
Former Premier of Guadalcanal Province, Stephen Panga has worked out of the Honiara Central Magistrates Court a free man this week. He was previously charged for an alleged misappropriation of ten thousand dollars – his housing allowance when he was Premier in 2013.
All candidates who contested this year’s National General Election have until this Saturday 20th July to file their Statement of Account or face hefty fine spelt out by the law. This is a strong warning from the Chief Electoral Officer, Mose Saitala.
The High Court today struck out the petition case filed against the Leader of Opposition Group in Parliament Hon Mathew Wale. This is the first among twenty-eight petition cases filed before the High Court.
The Bintang Mining Company (BMC) in Renbel province has been accused of meddling in the province’s domestic politics as a new executive awaits formation.
The elected Governor General-Right Reverend His Excellency David Vunagi was officially sworn in today. Reverend Vunagi took his oath of alliance and office to be the next Governor General of Solomon Islands for the next five years in accordance with Section 29 of the Constitution before his…
The Lands Tender Board of the Ministry of Lands and Ministry of Forestry are in consultation on the occupation of the Honiara Botanical Garden upper border. Authorities involved in the dealing of this issue will be the Ministry of Lands, Ministry of Forestry, Solomon Water and Honiara City Council.
Police Commissioner Matthew Varley has sternly warn bus drivers in Honiara to observe traffic rules and avoid clogging the bus lane at the Honiara Central Market.
Suspended Commissioner of Lands, Housing and Survey, Nelson Naoapu has questioned the appointment of Allan McNiel as the new Commissioner of Lands. Mr. Naoapu says Mr.
Solomon Islands is looking at putting a complete stop to round log export by 2023, says Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare. Mr Sogavare told SIBC in an exclusive interview recently, saying that with the government’s reform programs in the resources sectors, in order to stimulate economic growth.
Solomon Islands has a new Governor General. He is Reverend David Vunagi, former Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Melanesia, and also becoming the first Governor General hailing from Isabel Province.
The country’s current rate of logging is still unsustainable, admits the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Forestry and Research, Dr. Vaeno Vigulu. Dr. Vigulu made the statement in response to a question from a participant during SIBC’s radio talk back show on Sunday.
A father will appear before court on Tuesday this week for allegedly raping his two daughters over the period of five years. The two girls, aged 14 and 17 are now under police protection after their father was arrested last month.
The Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) has launched its First 100- DAYS Policy Framework yesterday at the Heritage Park Hotel. The 100 days agenda represents the collective priorities of the four coalition Parties that form the DCGA said Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.
The Honiara City Council has declared winning councillors for its 11 wards. The elected councillors include Solomon Saii Leonard for Panatina ward, Luciano Sade for Vuhokesa ward, Robert Oge for Kukum ward, Reginald Ngati for Vura ward and Clement Terewauri for Mataniko ward.
