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Donald Marahare is new Chair of Solomon Water board

State Owned Enterprise, Solomon Islands Water Authority, trading under brand name Solomon Water has introduced its new board chairman Donald Marahare to Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare. Chairman Marahare took over from outgoing chair Carson Korowa. In his brief remarks, Mr.

15 May 2022

Government
PRIME MINISTER LAUNCHED IT SOCIETY OF SOLOMON ISLANDS
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has launched the Information Technology Society of Solomon Islands (ITSSI). A statement by the Office of the Prime Minister says the establishment of the organization provides an excellent opportunity for the Government to obtain its professional views on the…
23 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
Diplomacy
WHO WESTERN PACIFIC REP MET PM SOGAVARE
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.
20 Jul 2016
ADB
PACIFIC SOEs PERFORM WELL: ADB REPORT
Solomon Islands’ State Owned Enterprises portfolio’s return on equity jumped from minus 11 percent in 2002-2009 to 10 percent in 2010-2014. This is according to a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report, the Advance copies of Finding Balance 2016, the latest edition of ADB’s landmark assessment of…
20 Jul 2016
Honiara City
SINCW LAUNCHED FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN
The Solomon Islands National Council of Women (SINCW) has launched its five-year national plan. President of the Women’s Council, Ella Kauhue told SIBC News in an interview the launching is significant for her organisation.
4 Jun 2016
Government
TSI COMMENDS BILLS AND LEGISLATION COMMITTEE’s WORK
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) commends the work of the Parliamentary Bills and Legislation Committee in the scrutiny of government Bills accepted for tabling in Parliament Sittings.
26 Apr 2016
Investment
SPO PAYS OVER $53-M DIVIDENT TO SINPF
The South Pacific Oil has paid out of its 2015 profit a dividend of more than $53 million to the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF). The South Pacific Oil (SPO) Limited says, 2015 was the most profitable year after nine years of its commercial operation.
5 Apr 2016
Constitution
CRU CONSULTATIONS ON AT UPNG’s WAIGANI CAMPUS
Consultations on the second 2014 Draft Federal Constitution of Solomon Islands for students and academics living abroad has begun for students at the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) in Port Moresby, Monday this week.
1 Apr 2016
Correctional Services
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE IS ALTERNATIVE TO LOCAL JUSTICE: MANI
The coordinator of the Sycamore Tree thinks an alternative to the country’s local justice system could be “restorative Justice.” Simon Mani, has been coordinating the voluntary organisation for more than 10 years, and thinks the local Justice system is focusing only on perpetrators and not on…
24 Mar 2016
Abuses
SEIF PLES & OUR TELEKOM SIGNED AGREEMENT
The Seif Ples Gender-based Violence Crisis and Referral centre and Solomon Telekom Company Limited have signed an agreement recognising the work of ‘Seif Ples’. Seif Ples Gender-based Violence Crisis and Referral centre continue to assist victims of gender based violence in Solomon Islands.
18 Nov 2015
Aid
SAVE THE CHILDREN SOLOMONS FUNDS SANITATION FOR AFUFU
Save the Children Solomon Islands is funding a sanitation building project for Afufu Community High School in Malaita province. School Board Chair Timothy Talui says proper water and sanitation is among top priorities for Afufu school this year.
9 Oct 2015
Government
SOLOMONS REITERATES COMMITMENT TO UN PEACE MISSIONS
Solomon Islands reiterates its interest in serving in the United Nations peacekeeping missions. The 70th United Nations General Assembly recently heard.
8 Oct 2015
Finance
PORTS AUTHORITY HITS $41-M PROFIT IN 8 MONTHS
The Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) has generated $41 million profit in its financial year report, in just eight months. Minister for Infrastructure and Development Stanley Sofu made the announcement during SIPA’s brief update on its progress, achievement, financial position and its future…
1 Oct 2015
Solomon Islands
CHARITABLE HEALTH ORGANISATION FORMED
A charitable organisation called the Hapi Isles Foundation was officially launched last night in Honiara. The Foundation is a Charitable Organisation, which aims to improve the quality of care for patients at the National Referral Hospital.
21 Aug 2015
Laws
SOLOMON ISLANDS SUBMITTED APPLICATION TO INTERPOL
Solomon Islands has submitted its application for membership to the INTERPOL during a visit to Singapore last week. A government statement said the Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Services Hon.
13 Aug 2015
Elections
SIDT CALLED ON TO PAY UP THEATRE GROUPS
Theatre groups from Central Islands, Guadalcanal, Isabel and Makira Ulawa provinces who were engaged in providing election awareness prior to last year’s national elections are still awaiting their payments.
13 Aug 2015
Education
RECENT WORLD VISION LITERACY TRAINING A SUCCESS
World Vision has recently completed its grassroots literacy training workshop in Honiara successfully. A statement from the non-government organisation said the training was part of its vision to encourage and empower youths to participate and contribute to enhancing development in their…
12 Aug 2015
Business
PNG BUSINESSES OPENED DOORS TO SOLOMON MADE PRODUCTS
Businesses in Papua New Guinea are opening their doors to local products by women in Solomon Islands. A team from SIWIBA on the invitation of PNG women attended the Business Women Expo in Papua New Guinea last month where they showcased local products and developed contacts with the businesses…
6 Aug 2015
Malaita Province
MALAITA WOMEN’s COUNCIL TO HAVE AGM
The Malaita Provincial Council of Women is gearing up for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) later this month. President of the Council Martha Rurai says the meeting will include the election of new office bearers for the next two years.
2 Aug 2015