The Chairman of the newly established Political Parties Commission says women’s presence in decision-making at the National level is very important. Sir Paul Tovua made the statement yesterday at the official opening of a training on Transformational Leadership in Honiara.
The Omission and Objection period in parts of Choiseul Province has been successful. According to the Electoral Commission, the period began on July 25 and ends on August 6.
The Government has donated 2-million dollars to Helena Goldie Hospital in Munda, Western Province. Acting Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga delivered the cheque to Helena Goldie Hospital authorities at a handover ceremony in Munda on Saturday.
Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services, Dr Lester Ross has congratulated UNICEF for its assistance towards addressing malnutrition in Solomon Islands.
Aspiring women political candidates from around the country and male champions of women in leadership are currently attending a five-day training on Transformational Leadership. The training was officially opened at the Heritage Park Hotel Conference Room in Honiara yesterday.
The “State of Disaster” declaration for Honiara, Guadalcanal and Isabel and Malaita, has been revoked. Minister responsible for Disaster Management, Bradley Tovosia revoked the ‘State of Disaster’ at 2pm this afternoon.
Central Bank Governor, Denton Rarawa has condemned the theft of the ANZ ATM machine in Honiara, saying “this is unacceptable”. The ATM Machine was situated at the Kwaimani Building, along Kukum Highway, and was stolen on Friday night by men reported as wearing masks and carrying guns.
A visiting expert in gender and political leadership from the United States has encouraged Solomon Islands women to get into Parliament, saying they are the kind of women that make changes. Cathy Allen is in Honiara as part of the US Embassy’s Women’s Empowerment Speaker Series.
Acting Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga will be attending the Rennell and Bellona Second Appointed Day celebrations, which will be held tomorrow on the Island of Bellona.
A State Owned Enterprise delegation from Papua New Guinea is currently in the country to assess and assist with disaster relief activities. Speaking during a welcome reception at the Heritage Club over the weekend, PNG High Commission Second Secretary, Tommy Angau said the visit is important as it…
Efforts are underway to improve the cocoa industry’s knowledge of how the international cocoa market works, and to raise awareness on ways to potentially improve export returns for Solomon Islands cocoa.
Hundreds of Christians from various denominations in Guadalcanal Province have conversed together to attend a provincial Christian conference at Komovalu Assemblies of God Church.
Members of Team Solomon Islands had the honor to meet Queen Elizabeth the second at Glasgow, Scotland, during the Commonwealth Games. A media statement today said, Triathlon Coach Nathan Thompson saw her on the opening night of the competition from a distance but three members of the team actually…
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has held a historic meeting with the President of Cuba, Raúl Castro. A press statement from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet said, this is a first encounter between any Solomon Islands Prime Minister and a Cuban President.
A group of masked men have stolen the ANZ ATM machine at the Kwaimani Building in Honiara, and police investigators are yet to apprehend any of them. Reports say three men wearing masks and carrying guns entered the building at around 11pm last night, and threatened to shoot the building’s security…
The Minister responsible for Disaster Management, Bradley Tovosia has praised the Japanese Government for its gift of a new radio broadcasting transmission facility, saying the infrastructure is crucial to minimize risks during disasters.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has deployed its Guadalcanal-based officers to provide security services at the mining site at Gold Ridge. Acting Police Commissioner, Juanita Matanga told her weekly press conference this week, the Guadalcanal police are taking over from the Police Response…
A training on Transformational Leadership will start Monday next week in Honiara. The training, the second of its kind, will be held for aspiring women candidates for the 2014 elections and male champions.
National weightlifter Brown Ramohaka has set a personal best and a Solomon Islands National record at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, with a lift of 1-hundred and thirty-five kilograms.
Health authorities have recorded eleven suspected cases of measles, and are calling on parents to get their children immunized against the illness. The eleven cases were discovered in the last three weeks, and was reported to the National Surveillance Unit.
