Provincial Assembly Speaker for Rennell and Bellona Province Dictor Maitaki describes the provincial budget as lacking “credibility and illegal”. Mr. Maitaki pointed out that the recently passed $5.1 million budget by-passed the Provincial Development Committee and the Provincial Accounts…
The Rennell and Bellona Provincial Government has relinquished its right to host the 2016 Solomon Games. The Province has instead requested to host the 2018 games.
Rennell and Bellona province will finally hold its executive meeting after pulling through numerous challenges last year. Premier Collin Tesuatai says a lot of the province’s development plans were not achieved last year as a result of the many challenges.
In Sports, the Ministry of Home Affairs has said it has no authority to shift the 2016 Solomon Games to Honiara. Permanent Secretary George Palua made the statement in light of intentions to shift the Games to Honiara.
In Sports, the Ministry of Home Affairs has clarified that Rennell and Bellona province will still host the 2016 Solomon Games in July this year. The clarification came after some attempts to revoke the venue for the 2016 games.
A Heavy Rain Alert Number Four has been issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service this morning. A statement from the Met Office today says the Heavy Rain Alert is in force for Rennell and Bellona Province only.
Resource Owners in Rennell and Bellona Province have expressed disappointment over a High Court decision, guaranteeing the Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID) to continue with mining operations in the province.
Affected people of Bellona Island in Rennell and Bellona Province have appreciated various groups and individuals who assisted them with food and water supplies. Mr. Barnabas Suainiu says victims from Bellona Island appreciate the assistance.
Former Premier of Rennell and Bellona Province Timothy Joneston has questioned the legality of the recent decision of Rennel and Bellona Provincial Speaker Mr Dictor Maitagi to appoint a series of provincial meetings without the premier’s authorisation.
Rennel and Bellona Provincial Government has appealed to all people of the province to stay calm and allow their provincial representatives to debate various leadership issues raised against the current leadership of Premier Hon. Collin Singamoana Tesu’atai.
Provincial Premiers in the country will start arriving in Honiara as of tomorrow ahead of the 8th Premiers Conference due to kick off next Monday 5th October. The conference will be co-hosted by Guadalcanal Provincial Government and the Honiara City Council.
Rennell and Bellona and Guadalcanal Provinces have not qualified to access the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) 2015-2016. Government Communication Unit confirmed to SIBC News today these two provinces have failed to meet the conditions of accessing the fund.
The West Rennell Landowners Council has reaffirmed its commitment to ensure a successful implementation of national projects by the Asia Pacific Investment Limited (APID) in West Rennell.
Rennell and Bellona Province has joined the Community Governance and Grievance Management Project following the signing of a participation agreement with the Ministry of Provincial Government and InstitutionalStrengthening.
The Attorney General, James Apaniai has clarified the situation over the land on West Rennell given to mining company, Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID) and Bintan Company Ltd.
Agriculture extension officers will now be equipped with the latest technology to help boost food crops and combat pests affecting production. Last week Biosecurity Advisor to the Solomon Islands Mr.
The Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification and Asia Pacific Development Company (APDC) have been served with a log of claims by the West Rennell Landowners council.
Preparations for the Eight Premier’s Conference is progressing well. The Premier’s conference is scheduled to be held on 1st of October and will be co-hosted by the Guadalcanal Province and the Honiara City Council.
The Parliamentary Opposition has called upon the Democratic Coalition for Change Government to correct the current mining matter involving Indonesian mining company, BT Mega Bintang Borneo Limited.
The West Rennell Resource Owners Association has appealed to a government lands officer to delay a public hearing that will be held in Rennell tomorrow. Association Chairman Jonathan Tohuika said the hearing needs to be delayed because a number of landowners are currently in Honiara.
