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GOVERNMENT LAUNCHED DOMESTIC TRAVEL BUBBLE POLICY

The Domestic Tourism Bubble (DTB) Policy or Iumi Tugeda Holiday packages have been finally launched in line with the “Tourism in Focus 2021″ under the theme “Re-define, Re-adjust and Re-align.” Speaking during the launching today, Minister for Culture and Tourism Bartholomew Parapolo said, the…

26 Feb 2021

Breaking News
Sir David sent well-wishes to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Governor General-Sir David Vunagi has sent his well-wishes on behalf of Solomon Islands to Her Majesty-Queen Elizabeth-the Second on the occasion of her 94th official birthday yesterday.
13 Jun 2020
Rugby
AVAIKI WON EASTER RUGBY
Avaiki rugby club has once again won the Iumi Kaban Easter rugby sevens tournament in Honiara last Saturday. A media statement from Solomon Islands Ruby Union Federation said Avaiki overcame their rivals Diesel Services by 21 to five in an epic grand final in front of rugby fans and the public last…
8 Apr 2015
Guadalcanal Province
EXPECT HIGH POLICE PRESENCE THIS EASTER PERIOD: MATANGA
Honiara should expect high police presence during the long Easter weekend, says the Deputy Commissioner of Police Juanita Matanga. Mrs. Matanga made the comments in her weekly media conference at the Rove Police Headquarters in Honiara today.
2 Apr 2015
Governor General
GOVERNOR GENERAL TO ATTEND EASTER MONDAY FUN RUN
The Governor-General will be attending the Easter Monday fun run in Honiara next week. The Rotary Club of Honiara says Sir Frank Kabui will officially open the race and award the race winners as a chief guest. The five kilometre race will begin at Lawson Tama Stadium at 8am on Monday next week.
2 Apr 2015
Elections
ONLY WEDNESDAY 19TH 2014 IS PUBLIC HOLIDAY: S.I.E.C
Election Day, November 19, has been officially declared a public holiday by the Caretaker Minister for Home Affairs. However, the public holiday will not cover the several days that some people may need in order to vote in their home Province.
13 Nov 2014
Commonwealth
SOLOMON ISLANDS CELEBRATES QUEENS BIRTHDAY
Solomon Islands will celebrate her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second’s birthday tomorrow, Friday 13th June. Celebrations will be held at the Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara and will kick off with a parade at 8am.
12 Jun 2014
People
MONDAY 9TH JUNE WHIT MONDAY: HOME AFFAIRS MINISTRY
The Ministry of Home Affairs has confirmed Monday, June 9 as this year’s Whit Monday. Director of Civil Affairs, Robert Farodo explains, Whit Monday is a gazetted public holiday in Solomon Islands.
6 Jun 2014
People
WHIT MONDAY FALLS ON 9TH JUNE AND NOT 19TH MAY
The Ministry of Home Affairs has clarified, the 2014 Whit Monday will be observed on the 9th of June. Director of Civil Affairs Division, Robert Farodo made the clarification amidst confusion regarding the public holiday.
19 May 2014