The Central Provincial Government has supported the National Government’s Peace-building policy initiative. Central Provincial Premier Hon. Selwyn Mapuli made the assurance after a two days Peace-building mainstreaming workshop at Tulagi by Ministry of National Unity, Reconciliation, and Peace…
The Makira Ulawa Provincial Premier Hon Stanley Siapu has responded to critics against his government’s policy. A non executive member from the Makira Ulawa provincial government criticised the policy that was introduced during the recent assembly as ‘lacking vision’.
A former MP and member of the Solomon Islands Ports Authority board Mr. Y. Sato has advised SIPA to implement its reforms not in bulk but bit-by-bit. The businessman says while he supports the SIPA initiative, reform programs must not be rapid because the customers are the ones paying the ultimate…
The Solomon Islands Family Protection Act 2014 is expected to be launched next Friday. The Family Protection Act provides, Police Safety Notices, Protection Orders, Offences, Duties of service providers including counselling, awareness and prevention programs.
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has released another crucial policy guideline on investments, focusing more on the operations of the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF).
Businesses and especially customers will be the ultimate losers of the tariff increase imposed by the Solomon Islands Ports Authority, says the General-Secretary of the Workers Union of Solomon Islands, Mr. Tony Kagovai. Mr.
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has finally announced the demolition of the much debated official Prime Minister’s residence, The Red House.
The Office of the Prime Minister has terminated a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Solomon Islands Government and the Nazar Group of Companies and Nazar Gold (SI) Ltd.
The Solomon Islands Indigenous Peoples Human Rights Advocacy Association (SIIPHRAA) has condemned in strongest terms the selective distribution of projects under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). SIIPHRAA says it is becoming a trend that MPs only prioritise their voters projects.
The Office of the Prime Minister is seeking legal advice from the Attorney General’s Chambers regarding outstanding imprests of more than a million dollars unaccounted for by the past and present government officials.
Government Caucus this week discussed the proposed federal system of government in comparison with the present provincial government structure. A government statement said discussions were based on the contents of the second 2014 Draft Federal Constitution and other working documents on the two…
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development is embarking on establishing the Solomon Islands Tertiary Commission and Solomon Islands Qualification Authority. Ministry Undersecretary of National Services, Constance Nasi recently revealed.
The Parliamentary Opposition Group has questioned the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government on how it will implement its peace building policy under the Ministry of National Unity, Reconciliation and Peace.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has said the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government is committed to improving sports in the country. Mr Sogavare made the statement recently in his well wishes to the National Futsal Team Kurukuru, prior to their departure for Australia this week.
The Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) is currently reviewing its investment policy. In a statement, SINPF said the review is crucial to mitigate and manage risks associated within its landscape.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has officially launched a first ever Agriculture Policy Bank in Honiara today. A statement from the Ministry said the Policy Bank is an electronic library of policy documents and related technical information that can be freely accessed online by the…
Provincial Education Officers have gathered in Honiara for a three days Education Authorities conference. The conference begins today, organised by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development.
The Parliamentary Opposition has urged the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government to seriously prioritise reviewing the Political Parties Integrity Act (PPIA).
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government through the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs will soon formalise the establishment of an Alternative Disputes Resolution (ADR) steering committee.
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) inquiry into the 2015 Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2015 ended in Parliament today. This week a total of 13 ministries appeared before the Committee to deliberate on their ministry’s budgetary spending.
