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CDF
TSI EMBARKS ON INFORMING PEOPLE ABOUT CDF
Anti-Corruption watchdog, the Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) is currently conducting workshops on the topic ‘Constituency Development Funds’ (CDF) in the Western Province. A media statement from TSI said the workshop intends to increase citizen’s access to information on CDFs.
12 Aug 2015
Development
LAND REGISTRATION FOR BINA HARBOUR SOON TO COMPLETE
The registration process for the proposed international seaport at Bina Harbour, Malaita Province is expected to be completed by the end of this month. National Consultant on Land Management in the Prime Minister’s Office, Genesis Kofana confirmed in a statement today.
11 Aug 2015
Honiara City
COLD AIR BLOWN IN FROM TASMAN SEAS: MET OFFICE
The cold temperature currently experienced in the country is influenced by cold air from Australia and New Zealand, blown over to Solomon Islands and other Pacific Island Countries by the south-easterly trade winds.
11 Aug 2015
Honiara City Council
HCC STAFF RECEIVED SALARY INCREASE
The Honiara City Council (HCC) staff have been given a five percent increase in their salary as a result of continuous negotiations between the Workers Union of Solomon Islands and the Council to increase staff salary by five percent.
11 Aug 2015
Government
DCCG TO EMBARK ON HOUSING PROJECT IN NEXT 4 YEARS
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government has announced it will build 5,000 new homes for public servants and ordinary Solomon Islanders in Honiara in the next four years.
10 Aug 2015
FSII
PEOPLE’s FORUM FINALIZED RESOLUTIONS TODAY
The People’s forum held last Thursday has finalized its resolutions at the Korean Restaurant in Honiara today. Speaking on behalf of the Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII), Vice-President Ishmael Nori said they are inviting all participants in last week’s forum and other interested citizens…
10 Aug 2015
Earthequake/Tsunami
NO TSUNAMI THREAT FOR SOLOMON ISLANDS: MET SERVICE
A ‘No Tsunami threat to the Solomon Islands’ statement has been issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services this afternoon. The statement was issued following an undersea earthquake of magnitude 6.9 which occurred at 3:12 pm today.
10 Aug 2015
Court
HIGH COURT REFERRED ALLEGED MURDER CASE FOR LISTING
The High Court has referred for listing, the case of a young man who allegedly murdered his sister-in-law with a knife on New Year’s Eve last year. Rex Alley who faces one count of murder appeared before the High Court behind bars last Friday for a mention on his case.
10 Aug 2015
Electricity and Power Energy
LOCAL CHIEF FULLY SUPPORTS TINA HYDRO PROJECT
A representative of the Managikiki Community in Bahomea, Central Guadalcanal, says latest activities of the Tina River Hydro project within their communities are very encouraging.
10 Aug 2015
FSII
GOV’T WELCOMED PUBLIC FORUM OUTCOMES
The National Government has welcomed the outcome of the public forum organised by Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) yesterday and will look forward to receiving the resolutions and providing the necessary clarification.
9 Aug 2015
Foreign Relations
SIG TO APPOINT SPECIAL ENVOY ON WEST PAPUA
The Solomon Islands Government will appoint a Special Envoy on West Papua and seek West Papua’s admission to the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (SPC).
9 Aug 2015
Government
MARAU SHIPPING SERVICE AWARDED NEW SHIPPING CONTRACT
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has awarded a new shipping service contract to the Marau Shipping Service Limited which will operate MV Kesoko via the Makira-Weather Coast route.
9 Aug 2015
Food Security
IMPORTED GOODS SOON TO BE CONTROLLED
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services Food and Safety division will soon control goods imported into the country once their Import Control Manual is finalized. Ministry Chief Health Inspector for Food and Safety, Ethel Mapolurevealed this in an interview with SIBC News.
9 Aug 2015
Communities
NORTH MALAITANS WELCOMED HATANGA’s CONSULTATIONS
North Malaita people have welcomed the approach taken by local firm Hatanga Construction which is currently consulting with people and other parties in the region concerning road repairs.
9 Aug 2015
Communities
RDP STAFF ON WITH COMMUNITY AWARENESS IN PROVINCES
The staff of the Ministry of Planing and Aid Coordination under the Rural Development Program (RDP) are currently providing community awareness in most provinces across the country. The awareness is to provide assessments and identify communities needing assistance under the RDP.
9 Aug 2015
Anniversaries
WAR MUSEUM & RESEARCH CENTRE PLANNED: TOZAKA
Chairman of the Solomon Islands Scouts and Coastwatchers Board of Trustees and Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Milner Tozaka has announced, a war museum and research centre is being planned to be built at the National University.
8 Aug 2015
Gender
CONSULTATION ON NATIONAL GENDER POLICY CONCLUDED
A consultation to discuss the challenges and achievements in implementing the Government’s national gender equality and women’s development policy has successfully concluded. Thirty government stakeholder, civil society organisations and development partners attended the one-day consultation.
8 Aug 2015
Court
HIGH COURT STRUCK OUT PETITION AGAINST EAST KWAIO MP
The High Court has struck out the election petition against MP for East Kwaio Stanley Sofu. The petition was filed by losing candidates of the 2014 National General Election Alfred Sasako and Willy Mete.
8 Aug 2015
Australia
AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER PLANS TO VISIT WEATHER COAST
The Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Andrew Byrne will visit the Weather Coast starting Monday. Statement from the Australian Embassy in Honiara says the High Commissioner will be accompanied by his wife Dawn Bennette and others from the Embassy.
8 Aug 2015
Banks
TELEKOM NETWORK IN CHOISEUL IRKED BANKERS
Customers of Bank South Pacific (BSP) in Choiseul Bay, Choiseul Province have called on Our Telekom to quickly address the ongoing problem with its network. The problem has been ongoing for some time, restricting BSP customers in Choiseul Bay region to access financial the bank’s services.
8 Aug 2015