The new version of the anti-corruption bill that was withdrawn in August has made it to Parliament. The Anti-Corruption Bill 2017 was tabled for its first reading during the sitting of Parliament on Monday. It was the only bill that went through first reading in the session.
Two more ministers resigned from the Democratic Coalition for Change Government yesterday, bringing the total number of resignations since Saturday to nine.
The Solomon Islands Government will welcome the President of the Republic of China on Taiwan Tsai Ing-wen to Honiara next week. A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office confirms, President Tsai Ing-wen and her delegation will arrive on Wednesday, November 1.
A man is dead and two others have been hospitalised after eating poisonous fish at the Luti Logging Camp in South Choiseul. It is believed they ate a fish locally known as ‘Balloon fish’ from the company mess on Wednesday last week. After eating all three complained of head ache and body numbness.
People living around White River area have expressed the immediate need to address waste disposal in the area, with community leaders saying their health is at risk. SIBC visited the Tikopia settlement and saw the state of the environment in the area.
Solomon Islanders interested in immigrating to the United States have a chance to secure a visa through a lottery program that will begin accepting applications tomorrow. The U.S.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has told an audience of Solomon Islander youth how he rose from the ranks of toilet cleaner to Prime Minister, and implored them to “never give up”.
A former Member of Parliament has called for more government support and funding for “house of chiefs” in the country. Stephen Paeni, former Member of Parliament for North East Guadalcanal, said since the government and police had limited presence in many rural areas they should consider setting…
Independent Group leader Derek Sikua has reminded the Government that the people of Solomon Islands “are waiting” for Parliament to deliberate on the Anti-Corruption Bill 2017.
The number of people with disabilities in Solomon Islands is estimated to be more than 60,000, with many caused by preventable situations. Acting general secretary for the Solomon Islands National Council of Women and vice president of People with Disabilities Solomon Islands Casper Fa’asala…
One out of 50 members in the current National Parliament of Solomon Islands is a woman. Three women have been elected to Parliament in the 39 years since the country’s independence.
An emerging party called “The People’s Movement” is planning to contest in the national general elections next year. The unconventional party comprises mostly young tertiary students and people who initiated the Forum Solomon Islands International group.
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has received the red carpet treatment during a tour of Taipei early this week – Taiwan’s (the Republic of China) capital – to discuss agreements between the two countries.
It is being described as one of the most combative speeches in the history of the United Nations – and the Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare was there to hear it, first hand.
Deputy Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga has assured the country that a rebuffed anti-corruption bill will be back in Parliament sitting next month. The admission was in response to hundreds of peaceful protesters from Civil society groups who marched to the Prime Ministers office this morning to…
The lack of access to safety and protective services for women is a form of discrimination, says the Minister for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs Freda Soriacomua. Minister Soriacouma made the statement while launching the Essential Service Package (ESP) in Honiara yesterday.
A draft legal framework to ban plastic bags in Western Province is being reviewed by legal experts, with its Premier reveling you could “go to prison” for using plastic bags in the province.
The National Parliament has made plans to create another Ministry. This will increase the number of Ministries in the country from 23 to 24. The Bills and Legislation Committee have invited the Forum Solomon Islands International interim committee to make a submission on the proposed Prescription…
The Parliamentary Opposition says it is doubtful the Anti-Corruption Bill will return to the current Parliament. Opposition Leader, Hon. Jeremiah Manele made the comments at a media conference this week. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare withdrew the bill in Parliament on Monday.
Police are continuing their investigations into the case of suspended Permanent Secretary of Ministry Infrastructure Development, Henry Murray. Mr Murray and his wife are accused of defrauding more than 1.1 million dollars from the Government.
