A film crew from the world’s famous National Geographic TV Channel will visit the Solomon Islands later this month as guests of the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare assures a visiting West Papuan delegation of his determination as Chair of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) to continue the push for West Papua’s freedom from all forms of human rights abuses and oppression in that region.
This year’s National Health Conference is special as it maps out the country’s health directions for the next five years, says the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Dr Tenneth Dalipanda. Dr.
Blood collection at the National Referral Hospital’s blood bank has improved over the past months. Thanks to the Solomon Islands Red Cross in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services for their blood program.
The country’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for this year has slightly dropped by a quarter percent during the delivery of the 2015 budget. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and Treasury, Harry Kuma informed the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hearing today.
The Solomon Islands Public Employees Union (SIPEU) has terminated three of its employees in relation to missing moneys. A board member of SIPEU, Magistrate Jim Seuika confirmed one was an accountant who was terminated after the newly appointed board came in.
A trial has been set for the Member of Parliament for East Guadalcanal Bradley Tovosia and former Guadalcanal Premier Anthony Veke, for 24 November. Hon. Tovosia and Mr. Veke are each facing eleven counts of abuse of office and attempt of abuse of office.
Solomon Islands has withdrawn from the Oceania Football Confederation Under-17 women’s championship in the Cook Islands. The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) said in a statement the match scheduled for the 2016 OFC Under-17 Women’s championship has been readjusted.
Health workers around the country have gathered in Honiara this week to attend the 2015 National Health Conference. The conference brought together provincial directors, development partners, nurses and doctors from the National Referral Hospital and officials from the Ministry of Health and…
The Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition Jeremiah Manele has thrown support behind the motion of special adjournment of parliament moved by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare yesterday.
The Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Duddley Kopu has said a massive re-education of the rural populace is needed to encourage young people to participate in agriculture and rural development.
Solomon Islands will gain financial and social benefits from the labour mobility agreement recently signed in Canada by the Guadalcanal provincial government and the Canadian International Training and Education Corporation (CITREC).
Form 3 students of Walo Community High School in North Malaita were unable to sit their exams today. This comes after six of the concerned students were not provided with any exam papers.
A trial has begun this morning at the Magistrate Court for the man accused of burning down the Mbabanakira police post in January 2013. The accused, Pua Misilisi, is facing one arson charge. This morning, two witnesses appeared to recount the events of what happened.
The mining sector has the potential to deliver positive development to Solomon Islands’ economy and improve the lives of people according to World Bank.
Bank South Pacific (BSP) has now taken over all Westpac Banking operations in Solomon Islands as of today. A statement from the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) said the operation was effective as of last Friday.
Cocoa grown, fermented and dried in Solomon Islands has won a leading international cocoa award overnight in Paris, France. Selected from 145 samples from around the globe, Solomon Islands cocoa has been awarded the International Cocoa Award, with judges hailing it as the ‘find of the competition’.
The National Parliament of Solomon Islands has a new Deputy Speaker. He is Member of Parliament for East Are’are, Hon. Andrew Manepora’a. The position of the Deputy Speaker became vacant after Member of Parliament for Central Honiara Hon.
Parliament has passed a special adjournment motion moved by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare today. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in the motion, sought approval for the postponement of Parliament till Monday next week.
Private sector investment in agriculture requires having in place an environment that is conducive. Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Duddley Kopu made the statement in parliament today.
