The National Government will develop the country’s first ever National Urbanisation Policy. Governor General Sir Frank Kabui revealed the policy when he delivered the ‘Speech from the Throne’ at the National Parliament yesterday.
Governor General Sir Frank Kabui says the Solomon Islands Government firmly believes the way forward would be achieved by implementing good policies and empowering people to be engaged in productive activities and absorbed in gainful employment.
Malaita Premier Hon. Peter Chanel Ramohia says it has been the first time the provincial government has aligned its policy in accordance with that of the National Government. Mr Ramohia told SIBC News in an exclusive interview in Auki yesterday.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has called on the Provincial Government of Malaita to work closely with the Democratic Coalition for Change Government to develop the Province.
Malaita Province has a new Policy Strategy document. The Provincial Government officially launched the document in a ceremony that Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare attended in Auki, Malaita Province today. The Prime Minister was invited by the newly elected Malaita Premier Peter Ramohia.
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government duly recognises the role of trade as a vehicle for the development of the country, says the Foreign Affairs Minister, Milner Tozaka.
Chief Executive Officer of the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) Collin Yow has condemned accusations levelled against him and the ten consultants hired by the Ports Authority.
The Workers Union of Solomon Islands (WUSI) and its more than 200 members employed by the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) are calling for the immediate termination of the SIPA Board Chairman, Mr Nollen Leni, the CEO Mr Collin Yow and the 10 consultants of Singapore who are currently engaged…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) stands ready to provide assistance for some of the policy priorities of the Democratic Coalition for Change Government. An ADB delegation met with Prime Minister Sogavare to find out how ADB can assist his government with its development priority areas.
The Government will pass its anti-corruption policy this week and release it as a public document by Friday. Speaking to participants at an anti-corruption workshop for civil societies yesterday, Chief Technical Advisor of the Government’s reform programs, Moses Saitala says the Government is aware…
The Minister of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs Jimson Tanangada has said investing in women and girls is indeed investing in our future. The Member of Parliament for Gizo, Kolombangara made the remarks during the International Women’s Day celebrations yesterday.
The Parliamentary Opposition Leader Jeremiah Manele has questioned the Democratic Coalition for Change Government’s foreign policy on West Papua’s issue of self-determination.
The Parliamentary Opposition recommends (DCC) Government adopts a Strategic Development Plan. The Parliamentary Opposition leader, Hon. Jeremiah Manele says the recommendation is a vision to transform Solomon Islands from a low-income country to a medium-high income country in the next 20 years.
The Prime Minister says Democratic Coalition for Change policies will “raise a lot of eyebrows” but the time is right for tough decisions to turn the country around. Manasseh Sogavare made the statement in Gizo, Western Province on Monday.
