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Elections
Care-taker government responsibilities
As a care- taker government, it is important to note that the care- taker government will not engage in any major policy decisions. This is crucial to understand and comprehend given that at this time as a country we have a care- taker Prime Minister and care- taker ministers to take us to the…
2 Feb 2024
Festive season
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare Reflects on Resilience and Unity in Christmas Speech
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has commended the resilience and unity of Solomon Islanders in the face of the many challenges throughout 2023 in his Christmas address on Sunday.
26 Dec 2023
2023 Pacific Games
PM and PG2023 Minister leads by example in supporting Team Solomon
As the country is well on its way to delivering one of the most successful continental multi-sport events for Oceania countries and territories, (the XVII Pacific Games), Prime Minister and Minister responsible for this year’s Pacific Games, Hon.
19 Nov 2023
Environment
PM hands over Skip Bin trucks and bins to HCC
Honiara City Administration, the Honiara City Council is a step closer to fulfilling its obligation for a “Clean, safe and Healthy Honiara” with special emphasis on the Pacific Games period (19th Nov- 2nd Dec) with a boost of 1.1 million donation worth of skip bin trucks and bins from the National…
6 Nov 2023
Culture
“IUMI WAN DRESS SHOW – The Quest for the Hapi Isles National Dress”
The Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of Home Affairs, is delighted to introduce an exciting event known as “IUMI WAN DRESS SHOW – The Quest for the Hapi Isles National Dress,” a part of the Cultural Programme for Sol2023 Pacific Games – “IUMI WAN FESTIVAL.” This event marks the…
18 Oct 2023
Australia
Seghe Airfield upgrade commences
On 17 October, Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare joined the High Commissioners of New Zealand and Australia for a groundbreaking ceremony in Seghe to mark the start of upgrade works at the Seghe Airfield. The Minister of Communications and Aviation Hon.
18 Oct 2023
Aviation
Historical Maiden flight to country’s second International Airport
Flights IE 716 and IE 717 will be inked down in history as the first flight to grace the official unveiling of the country’s only second international airport in Munda, Western Province. The flight took off from Honiara international airport at around 9am and arrived at Munda around 9:36 am.
10 Oct 2023
Politics
Overseas Trips Over Public Health? Wale
Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has criticized the Government’s decision to fund a trip to Israel describing it as “unwise”. Hon Wale said this is yet another clear example of DCGA’s reckless action.
9 Oct 2023
Constituencies
DCGA approves CDF Bill to go before parliament
The Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) through cabinet has given the approval and thumbs up for the much talked about Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to go before parliament.
5 Oct 2023
Crime
Government strongly condemns attack on naturalised SI family
The national government has strongly condemned last weekend’s attack on a naturalised Solomon Islands family by some criminals. Police report confirmed, the armed robbery incident occurred on Thursday 7th September between 2am and 3am at Panatina area.
11 Sept 2023
2023 Pacific Games
PM Sogavare says thanksgiving service, evidence of God’s unifying force in our nation
The final combined Thanksgiving service in the lead up to the 2023 Pacific Games was held this afternoon at the St Barnabas Cathedral. Esteemed dignitaries including His Excellency the Governor General, the honorable Prime, Speaker of the National Parliament, Chief Justice, Cabinet Ministers and…
10 Sept 2023
2023 Pacific Games
Chinese Association hand over Hand Gloves in support of Safe and Green Games Campaign
The Chinese Association has handed over cartons of Hand Gloves to the Chair of National Hosting Authority and Secretary to Prime Minister, Dr Jimmie Rodgers, at a brief ceremony at the Office of the Prime Minister this week.
8 Sept 2023
Bilateral Partnership
Government clarifies embargo on Mission ‘Country Visits’
The Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) on behalf of the Solomon Islands Government clarified today that the Mission (Country visits) embargo notice issued this week is made in reference to Annex D: Mission Guideline of the Solomon Islands Aid Management and…
7 Sept 2023
Communication
161 Towers Project kicks off
The project to construct 161 towers in and around the country has begun with the Prime Minister taking part in the ground- breaking ceremony today at Sali, in North Guadalcanal, Guadalcanal Province.
2 Aug 2023
Development
SIG and Japan dialogue on Economic Development Cooperation strengthen ties on development front
The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) and the Embassy of Japan in Honiara have held another fruitful bilateral dialogue on Economic Development Cooperation.
28 Jul 2023
Agriculture
New Pack house for Taro opens in Malaita province
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Jeremiah Manele officially handed over the country’s first ever pack house for taro production to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock this morning at Adaliua in Central Kwara’ae, Malaita Province.
5 Apr 2023
Permanent Secretaries Sworn in
Three Permanent Secretaries have been sworn-in today at Government House by the Acting Governor General, Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer following their re-appointments by the Government.
1 Mar 2023
Employment
PM Sogavare reminds SIPEU on the importance of dialogue and partnership
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare reminds the Solomon Islands Public Employees Union of the importance of dialogue and exploring the potential for partnership between the union and the national government.
16 Feb 2023
2023 Pacific Games
Government committed to assist SIBC start TV service
The Government of Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, MP is committed to assisting the national broadcaster, the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) set up a national television service in time for the Pacific Games to be hosted in Honiara in November this year.
15 Feb 2023
Infrastructure
Government meets with Honiara Road Contractors to ensure work continues unabated
Despite heavy rain and poor weather causing worsening Potholes and affecting Road Maintenance and patching work in Honiara City, the Government has seen it fit to strategize and offer specific short term maintenance Contracts to our Local Road Contractors to ensure Road User ability.
14 Feb 2023