AUD5.2 MILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF GOLD ILLEGAL DEAL Nearly 80 Kilograms of gold worth around AUD 5.2 million (SBD30 million) dollars has been exported out from the Solomon Islands by Asians through local gold dealers license, Primo Kenny and Jeremy Rex of Guadalcanal.
The National Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) have arrested and charged the Constituency Development Officer (CDO) for Temotu Nende for official corruption today.
As the country’s fight against the covid-19 pandemic takes center stage domestically and globally, the battle for influence and power in the Pacific region between the United States, its allies, and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is slowly intensifying as China begins to put assertive…
Leader of the Opposition Matthew Wale calls on the government to publish the list of beneficiaries under the National Development Fund (NDF) for the years 2019 and 2020.
The National Development Fund (NDF) will only be used for development projects upon application. The government made this clarification after the Leader of Opposition Wale claimed that the Prime Minister’s $200,000 NDF is not for development but for political expediency.
The Parliamentary Entitlements Commission (PEC) clarified that the increase to Members of Parliament Entitlements is just a proposal that is not finalized.
The government caucus has approved a SBD7.8 million for 39 constituencies from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) CDF assistance. A Caucus minute signed by the Prime Minister, SIBC News sighted states the fund is the remaining balance of PRC CDF assistance for the 2020 fiscal year.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has accepted an apology from a former hardline Malaita leader for his past actions against him and the government. Moses Su’ u, a community leader at Gilbert Camp settlement, requested a reconciliation ceremony with Prime Minister Sogavare and his Deputy Manasseh…
The National Government has officially transferred 97 Perpetual Estate land titles held by the government to the Makira Ulawa Provincial Government. In a brief official transfers ceremony, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the announcement during the Makira Ulawa Provincial Second Appointed Day…
A high-Level delegation led by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare arrives in Makira Ulawa Province today for the 38th Provincial Second Appointed Day. The Second Appointment Day will be marked tomorrow in Kirakira Township.
Guadalcanal Province successfully celebrated its 37th Second Appointed Day at Marau in East Guadalcanal over the weekend. The celebration was attended by high-level delegations led by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and provincial leaders.
Motion to extend the State of Public Emergency for an additional four months has been passed in Parliament this afternoon. Hon Speaker Patterson Oti declared the motion received a majority vote of 43 with no absentees.
The Chinese Embassy in Honiara held a roundtable discussion with leaders from the Solomon Islands Christian Association (SICA) and the Solomon Islands Full Gospel Association in Honiara today. The discussion is the first of its kind to be held for Church leaders in the country.
The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) clarifies that the planned arrest of the Premier of Malaita Province and his Advisor is a mere rumor.
The Coalition of political parties that formed the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) remains solid and united. The government made the assurance following a Fake-news article claiming 28 Members of Parliament from the government are deserting the DCGA.
Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau described an article titled ‘ARMED GROUP PLOTTING TO OVERTHROW GOVT’ published in print media today as a threat to national security. In a media statement, Commissioner Mangau assures that Police were made aware and is investigating the matter seriously.
The body of the late Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea H.E Mr. Barnabas Anga will arrive this afternoon. A statement from the Government officially confirmed. H.E Mr.
The long delay of the vacant Auditor General’s post raises more questions, says Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale. Mr. Wale says the position is established by section 108 of the Constitution as an independent office mandated to audit public accounts and monitor government finance related…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade formally announced the passing of Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency the late Barnaba Anga in Port Moresby on Friday 9 July 2021.
Political leaders of Guadalcanal Province have resolved their differences in a traditional reconciliation ceremony this morning ahead of their province’s second appointed day celebrations next month.
