The Technical Committee on Economic Policy Reform headed by the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC), held a one-day Retreat for its members, at Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) Retreat Centre, at Aruligho on 5 November 2021.
Former Miss Solomon Islands and climate activist Gladys Habu has amplified the Pacific youths’ call for inclusive and accountable climate action, increased adaptation and mitigation support and enhanced provision of climate finance at the 26th United Nation Climate Change Conference (COP26) High…
The Tandai House of Chiefs is calling the national government and responsible authorities to remove all shipwrecks from the Honiara seafront. General Secretary of the Tandai House of Chiefs, Daniel Donua said the shipwrecks pose great environmental concern and are an eyesore to the Honiara city.
An Air Vanuatu repatriation flight enroute for Honiara from Port Vila, Vanuatu yesterday was cancelled as most of about 50 returning passengers to Solomon Islands have not received their full Covid-19 vaccination.
Gari people in West Guadalcanal launched their first ever history book at Wanderer Bay, West Guadalcanal last weekend. The book was written by Father Kerry Prendville and launched by Vicar General from the Holy Cross Cathedral, Father John Galvin.
ANY traveler that is 18 years and older must be fully vaccinated before they can enter the country. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in his nationwide address on Monday this week said intending travellers must undertake their final vaccination dose 4 weeks prior to their travel date.
Public Servants who have chosen not to be vaccinated will no longer attend their workplaces. This is effective today, Monday 1 November 2021. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made this announcement in his fortnight Covid-19 address this afternoon.
Choiseul Province has a new premier. He is Harrison Benjamin who is a Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) for Ward two in South Choiseul. The swearing in of the new premier was conducted around 11am this morning, presided by the Speaker of the Assembly Greg Sokeni.
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) confirms that the mother and his son who sustained injuries following a fatal explosion at the outskirts of Betikama Adventist College, are both stable. The metal explosion killed a father and his son.
The Minister of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS) has invoked section 47 of the Provincial Government Act to formally adjourn Malaita Provincial Government’s meeting today (October 27) to a date to be determined by the Speaker in accordance with Order 57 or otherwise.
A small delegation of key Solomon Islands Government technical negotiators are now in Glasgow, United Kingdom for the 26th United Nation Climate Change summit (COP26).
A suspected bomb blast at LDA area, Upper Betikama in east Honiara has killed two people, a father and his son who is a grade five student. The father died during the blast at around 7pm and his son died at around 9pm tonight at the National Referral Hospital Emergency department in Honiara.
Member of Parliament for East Are Are, Hon. Peter Kenilorea Jr, has categorically rejected the allegations in a leaked prepared statement to be read by the mover of the motion of no confidence, Hon. Elijah Asilaua, against the Premier of Malaita Province on Wednesday.
Around 54 Solomon Islands nurses have renewed their contracts with the Vanuatu Government for another three years. Ten that were recently reported to have been stranded in the neighbouring Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila decide not to renew their contract and return to the country based on personal…
Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare is the chief guest this weekend at the Gaena Alu’s 15th anniversary after the passing of its founder, the late Paramount Chief Pelis Moro.
The recent swearing-in of five Malaita MPAs as Ministers of the MARA Government was unlawful. This ceremony was explained in a letter by the Minister of Provincial Government and Insitutional Strengthening (MPGIS) Hon.
A newly launched report by World Vision revealed the cruel choices families are forced to make as their incomes collapse, with households resorting to selling assets and even skipping meals to cope with life. World Vision Solomon Islands today launched the report in its headquarter in Honiara.
Two male suspects from Malaita Province were arrested and remanded in Police custody in Gizo, Western Province following the death of an eight year old girl whose dead body was discovered in a swamp at Kolombangara island, Western Province this week.
THE 50 Members of Parliament (MPs) are being urged to turn their focus on the agriculture and fisheries sector for the next decade, to help boost the economy of the country.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has condemned in strongest terms the alleged killing of an innocent eight year old girl last week in Kolombangara, Western Province. The girl, according to Police was on her way home from school when she met her fate.
