The Parliamentary Opposition Group has hit out at the Government over a Cabinet decision to pay out more than $3.7 million to M.V Sun Express as compensation.
The Public Accounts Committee has commenced its mid-term inquiry into audit reports tabled in Parliament from 1 – 5 July 2015. The two reports were; the National Transport Fund; Transport Sector Development Project 2013 and the Office of the Auditor General Annual Report 2014, covering 2012 and…
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services has issued a tropical disturbance watch advice number eight this afternoon. The tropical disturbance watch advice is in force for most provinces.
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 Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is working with the Ministry of Home Affairs in preparation to celebrate the country’s 37th Independence day next week. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast confirmed in his weekly media conference Thursday this week.
Mbita’ama community high school parents and teachers have joined hands to reconstruct their school hall, which was blown down by strong winds since Thursday. Tropical cyclone Raquel, currently down graded to a tropical depression, has caused damage to properties in parts of the country.
The Minister of Culture and Tourism and Member of Parliament for Ngella Bartholomew Parapolo has announced, his ministry is working with the National Provident Fund (NPF) to build a hotel resort on NPF land in the Central Islands Provincial capital, Tulagi.
The Youth at Work will for the first time host a Youth Market Festival and Concert this month. A statement from the Youth At Work said the event will run be held from 14 to 18 July at the Rove field in Honiara. It said the event is the result of a new partnership between Youth at Work,
The Central Islands Provincial Sports Division is gearing up to shape its Ward Sports Associations in a strategic manner. The province’s acting Sports Coordinator Fred Sauakitai told the local media that his office is considering the role of Ward Sports Associations in sports development and its…
The Provincial Police Commander in Malaita Province fears something fatal could have happened to two fishermen who went missing over the weekend. The two fishermen went fishing in an outboard motor canoe on Saturday outside Atori and have not returned.
Members of the National Provident Fund have enjoyed a real crediting rate over the past 10 years since 2006, says NPF Board member Gideon Zoloveke. Mr Zoloveke made the statement during the announcement of this year’s 10 percent crediting rate Tuesday this week.
The work programme of the Democratic Coalition for Change Government (DCCG) to reform the judiciary is progressing well, a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said.
A domestic violence survivor has broken her silence and publicly appeal to women and girls in Solomon Islands who are victims of domestic violence – ‘Enough is Enough’. The survivor, a foreigner is married to a local who victimized her severely over the past eight months.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has made several arrests in relation to burglaries during the week. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast made the announcement during his media conference yesterday.
The Honiara City Council Vector Borne Disease Control Team will begin their indoor Malaria control spray in selected areas within Honiara City. A statement issued by the HCC Vector Borne Team says villages or communities with noticeable increase malaria cases since the beginning of this year will…
Our Telekom Company today donated $1000 to the Pacifica Event for the Solomon Islands High School Choral Festival next week. The festival will coincide with the country’s independence day and aims to inspire young people through musical talent and skills.
The New Zealand Under-23 team has beaten the national side two goals to nil this afternoon in Port Moresby as the Pacific Games begins. Winners of the tournament will gain qualification to next year’s Olympic Games. New Zealand scored their two goals in the first half of the match.
Tropical cyclone Raquel has been downgraded to a tropical disturbance. The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services issued the tropical disturbance watch advise today.
A warrant of arrest has been issued against the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Rural Development, Selina Boso. Ms Boso failed to turn up in Court Monday this week for an interim mention on her case. The warrant will be reviewed on July 13th.
The MSG Formed Police Unit (FPU) is among key initiatives launched during the 20th Melanesia Spearhead Group (MSG) leaders meeting in Honiara last week.
