The National Government has sent the country’s congratulatory message to Papua New Guinea on its 40th Independence Anniversary. A government statement reports, Prime Minister Sogavare says on behalf of the Government and people of Solomon Islands he wish to extend his government’s profound good…
The Minister of Finance and Treasury Hon. Snyder Rini today signed an additional financing agreement of USD$1.5 million for the extension of the Rapid Employment Project.
The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) is withdrawing its Participating Police Force (PPF) in Auki, Malaita Province. An official ceremony was held this morning to commemorate the draw down.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has visited the proposed site for the new Solomon Islands Chancery office in Fiji while attending the recent Pacific Islands Development Forum in Suva earlier this month.
West Makira MP Derek Manuari says most constituents lack knowledge on how to access constituency development funds and the processes involved. Honourably Manuari recently completed a two months tour around his constituency raising awareness about the funds.
Central Islands Agriculture Extension office in Tulagi has introduced Mucuna Bean to improve soil for gardening in Gella, Central Province. Central Islands Agriculture Extension, Field Officer Mr.
A week long business training began in Ofu, North Malaita. Funded by the Ministry of Commerce, the training aims to improve rural standard of living and reduce poverty level. It is facilitated by the Tefila Marketing and Enterprises Development Centre.
The 46th meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting has ended with the leaders reiterating their concerns that climate change remains the single greatest threat to the livelihood, security and well being of the Pacific people.
Solomon Islands will not be intimidated by Indonesia or other countries in the Pacific Islands Forum in its push for West Papua. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made this strong statement during the Pacific Islands Forum in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Police records have shown a surge in the number of traffic accidents from January to August this year. The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Traffic Section has recorded a total of 225 traffic accidents from January to August.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has urged Solomon Islanders working in Fiji to join the debate in the development of their country. The Government Communication Unit reports, Prime Minister Sogavare made this plea during a dinner hosted by the Solomon Islands Commissioner to Fiji, His Excellency…
Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) has announced the implementation of its new gazette port tariffs. SIPA Chief Executive Officer Mr. Collin Yow said the new tariff is effective as of 1st September 2015. Mr. Yow said this is the first major port tariff increase SIPA made so far.
Cocoa and Copra producers in North Malaita are discouraged over a slight drop of cocoa and copra price in the domestic and world market. SIBC Stringer Mr John Andrew Kiri reports, Cocoa and Copra producers in North Malaita are discouraged at the news.
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has described Cabinet decision to channel disaster funds through Members of Parliament as of ‘strong political basis’ than humanitarian.
The Telekom S-League competition continues this weekend with four exciting matches. Tomorrow’s match feature defending champions Western United taking on KOSSA FC while newcomer FC Guadalcanal taking on Marist FC at 4 pm.
The National Disaster Management Office NDMO has called on the country to be observant on water and food sources as the dry season prolongs. NDMO recently met with its stakeholders and relevant government ministries to discuss possible measures and assistance if the dry season turns into a drought.
Parties involved in an incident which resulted in the killing of a young man in Suafa, North Malaita have successfully conducted a reconciliation ceremony at Malu’u station, this week.
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has launched its global storytelling contest, Voices 2 Paris, to contribute to raising public awareness on the negative impacts of climate change as well as opportunities and solutions seen in actions by individuals and governments alike across…
Newly appointed Solomon Islands Special Envoy on West Papua, Matthew Cooper Wale says he is hopeful for a positive outcome after a leader’s retreat today in Port Moresby. The retreat is part of the 46th Pacific Islands Forum Meeting held in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Resource Owners in Santa Cruz, Temotu Province have expressed disagreement on the decision by the Provincial Premier Hon. Budley Tauto accommodated a logging company on the Island. A Nende Constituent Mr. John Chris reports, Xiangling Timber S.I. Limited has logged their forests.
