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Celebrating women’s contribution in Solomon Islands’ Public Service

Minister for Public Service Hon. John Junior Tuhaika and Australian High Commission Minister Counsellor Lindsay Buckingham have jointly launched a Women of Influence publication series with four outstanding senior women public servants who have made significant contributions to public service and…

4 Jul 2024

Culture
Konofilia family says sorry to PM Manele and GNUT members
By Andrea Ma’hanua A customary reconciliation ceremony between the Konofilia family and Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele was held at the Prime Minister’s Office today.
8 May 2024
Accessories
WALE QUESTIONED MOVE TO SACK MEWA FROM FORESTRY PORTFOLIO
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.
21 Dec 2020
Elections
SIEC to take over all provincial elections soon
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission, SIEC, will soon be responsible for all provincial elections in the country. Chief Electoral Officer Mose Saitala announced, this is contained in the new Electoral Act recently passed by the National Parliament.
9 Sept 2018
Government
Western Province submits TSM inclusion in provincial Act.
Western Province has made a submission to the Ministry of Provincial Government and institutional Strengthening to include a Temporary Special Measure to have three reserved seats for women in its Assembly, into the provincial Act.
30 May 2018
Fiji
MSG LEADERS HAVE GREAT RESPONSIBILITIES
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Chair, Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare says leaders of MSG countries have a ‘greater’ responsibility to ensure their decisions have positive impacts on the lives of their citizens.
18 Jan 2017
Development
SOUND INVESTMENT VITAL FOR DEVELOPMENT: FIULAUA
The Chairman of the Government Caucus and Member of Parliament for Central Kwara’ae, Jackson Fiulaua says sound investment incentives are important to the country’s economic development.
18 Jan 2017
Government
LEADERS MUST BE HONEST: OPPOSITION LEADER
Solomon Islands is stagnant as leaders have lost focus of the future we want for our children, says Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition Jeremiah Manele. Hon. Manele said leaders must be honest in taking up their mandated responsibility to serve the people of Solomon Islands.
3 Jan 2017
Government
LEADERS HOLD THE FUTURE: PM SOGAVARE
The future of Solomon Islands rests squarely upon the hands of all Solomon Islanders of today. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the statement in his Christmas message to the nation. Mr Sogavare said, it is our hope that this festive season brings change in attitude to all citizens.
3 Jan 2017
Culture
CULTURE FAILED TO SUPPORT WOMEN IN PARLIAMENT: PM
Despite culture being the bedrock of our identity as Solomon Islanders, it never supports the idea of equality in Parliament. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the statement during the award ceremony for recipients of the 2016 Secondary School Essay Competition on Women’s Leadership and…
26 Oct 2016
Government
GOVERNANCE SYSTEM DISCRIMINATES BETWEEN MEN & WOMEN: PM
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has said one cannot deny the degree of discrimination that the country’s governance system creates between men and women.
24 Oct 2016
Corruption
PRIME MINISTER URGED TO TAKE ACTION IN FIGHTING CORRUPTION
The Parliamentary Opposition Group has urged the Prime Minister to put words into action and stop rhetoric’s about his seriousness in the fight against corruption.
2 Oct 2016
Church
CHURCHES READY TO WITNESS NEW LEADERS
The Catholic Church of Solomon Islands will witness the installation of its new Archbishop early next month. Newly elected Archbishop, Christopher Cardone is to take up the role as the head of the Catholic Church in Honiara Diocese after June’s announcement.
30 Aug 2016
Funds
CALL TO CLARIFY BORROWING POLICY SUPPORTED
A Malaita citizen David Siteabata has joined the Member of the Provincial Assembly for Ward Seven in Malaita Province Hon. Leslie Kwaiga in calling the Malaita Provincial Premier Hon. Peter Ramohia to clarify the Malaita Provincial Government’s Borrowing Policy. Mr.
30 Aug 2016
Central Islands Province
ANDREW MUA IS NEW HONIARA CITY MAYOR
Honiara City has a new Mayor, he is Councilor for Ngossi Ward one, Honourable Andrew Mua. The election held at the Honiara City Chambers was witnessed by 18 Councilors, which included eleven elected councilors of HCC, Parliament Member for East Honiara, Parliament Member for Central Honiara,…
22 Aug 2016
Diplomacy
SI GIVEN LEADING ROLE TO ADVOCATE ON WEST PAPUA ISSUES
Solomon Islands has been given the leadership role in advocating on the issues of human rights violation and allegations in West Papua. The leadership role was bestowed upon the country following last week’s Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers meeting in Suva,Fiji.
19 Aug 2016
Education
JICA’s PACIFIC LEADS CANDIDATES SHARE THEIR GOALS
Acquiring a Masters degree certificate in Japan for Solomon Islanders will help boost bilateral ties between both countries. It will help Travis Sogirie Ziku to further assist Solomon Islands and Japan’s bilateral relations.
19 Aug 2016
Abuses
MUAKI YET TO APPEAL AGAINST SEXUAL HARASSMENT CHARGES
The Special Secretary to Prime Minister Andrew Muaki says he is yet to lodge his appeal with the Leadership Code Commission against his sexual harassment charges. Mr. Muaki told SIBC News today his lawyers are currently working on the appeal.
18 Aug 2016
Corruption
FORMER CITY MAYOR ESCAPED 12-MONTH JAIL TERM
Former City Mayor Alference Fatai has escaped a 12-month imprisonment term for bribery. The Magistrate Court yesterday sentenced Mr. Fatai to 12 months imprisonment but suspended it for two years. Principal Magistrate Shepherd Lapo suspended the sentence because of Mr.
18 Aug 2016
Alcohol/Drugs
ILLICIT DRUG HUB TORCHED
An illegal drug outlet at Silolo near Malu’u in North Malaita was burned down to ashes over the weekend. Head of Silolo Law Enforcement group Mr Wilson Talofunu confirms to SIBC’s Stringer in Malu’u, North Malaita Lensley Kwaimani. Mr. Kwaimani reports.
9 Aug 2016