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PREPARATIONS WELL UNDERWAY FOR TEAM SOLOMONS
In Sports, Team Solomon’s preparation for the upcoming Pacific Games in Port Moresby is well underway, says Ronald Talasasa Jr, Chef-de-Mission for Team Solomons to next month’s Pacific Games. Speaking to SIBC Tok Sports, Mr Talasasa confirms, overall, the team is gearing up well for the Games.
8 Jun 2015
Malaita Province
MBITA’AMA FACED LOCAL FOOD SHORTAGE
People of Bita’ama in North Malaita are facing local food scarcity. Chief Stanley Rofsini told SIBC News yesterday, the current food shortage issue is worrying.
8 Jun 2015
Environment
ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY PURSUED WORK ON MAJOR PROJECTS
The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management, Conservation and Meteorology is pursuing strategic works on its major national programs and projects for sound environmental management and sustainable development plans.
8 Jun 2015
Government
OPPOSITION EXPRESSED GRAVE CONCERNS OVER BAUXITE EXPORT SAGA
The Parliamentary Opposition Group has expressed grave concern over revelations that a senior Cabinet Minister has been roped in the bauxite export saga.
7 Jun 2015
Government
PRIME MINISTER RECEIVED I.C.T POLICY
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare yesterday received the National Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Policy and National Broadcasting Policy draft for consideration and possible endorsement. The draft policies were presented by Dr.
7 Jun 2015
Honiara City
VURA HIGH SCHOOL OPENED NEW LIBRARY
Vura Community High School in Honiara officially opened its newly built library building last Thursday. The building was funded by the Australian and New Zealand Governments as part of a broader education project to support the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development for education…
7 Jun 2015
Healthcare
WEEK LONG TRAUMA COUNSELLING COMPLETED IN HONIARA
More than 20 people from various religious back grounds have just completed a week long trauma counselling in Honiara. The counselling was facilitated by Mr. Patrick Rasmussen of Queensland Australia and was held from June 1st for five days.
7 Jun 2015
Development
MALAITA PROVINCIAL GOV’T TO HAVE DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT
The Malaita Provincial Executive Government has set out 24-26 June for its Development Summit. The summit will feature development objectives and a way forward for peace, reconciliation and development of Malaita province.
7 Jun 2015
Airlines
DASH 8 OUT OF SERVICE FOR PLANNED MAINTENANCE
Solomon Airlines Dash 8 aircraft has been temporarily taken out of service as part of its planned maintenance with a down time from today till Tuesday 9th June.
7 Jun 2015
Court
PRELIMINARY HEARINGS INTO TAX-FREE CASE ADJOURNED
Preliminary hearings into the lawsuit against the Parliamentary Entitlements Commission (PEC) and the Attorney-General has been adjourned to early August. The two parties have been challenged to prove the validity of the 2015 Parliament Entitlements Commission Amendment Regulation.
6 Jun 2015
Honiara City
POLICE CONDUCTED ANOTHER HIGH VISIBILITY OPERATION
Another high police visibility operation will be conducted throughout this weekend. Deputy Police Commissioner Juanita Matanga confirms in her weekly media conference in Honiara yesterday. She said crime hot spots will be targeted during the operation, including traffic issues.
6 Jun 2015
Australia
7TH BUSINESS FORUM & TRADE EXPO SET TO JUNE 5th-7th
The Solomon Islands Chambers of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) and Australia Pacific Islands Business Council will organise the 7th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum and Trade Expo in Honiara from June 15 to 17.
6 Jun 2015
Police
POLICE OFFICERS DEPLOYED TO SHORTLANDS ON JOINT OPS
More than 30 Royal Solomon Islands Police Force officers have been deployed to the Shortland islands Tuesday this week on a joint border operation with their Bougainville counterparts. Deputy Police Commissioner Juanita Matanga revealed this.
6 Jun 2015
Government
S.P.C, E.U & S.I.G HOSTED DEBATE ON DEEP SEA MINERALS
The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), European Union and the Government have jointly hosted a national youth debate on deep sea minerals. The SPC initiative is to increase public awareness on issues relating to deep seabed minerals in Solomon Islands.
6 Jun 2015
Conferences
POLICE COMMISSIONER’S CONFERENCE CONCULDED
The Provincial Police Commanders conference concludes today at the RAMSI GBR base, East Honiara. The conference has brought together all Provincial Police Commanders including those in Honiara and Guadalcanal to discuss policing issues in the country.
6 Jun 2015
Development
SOLOMONS & NEW ZEALAND BEGUN CONSULTATIONS
The Solomon Islands and New Zealand Governments have begun consultations on their commitment to the development relationship between the two countries in Honiara.
5 Jun 2015
Diplomacy
PM SOGAVARE RECEIVED COURTESY CALL FROM N.Z’s FOREIGN MINISTER
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has received a courtesy call from the Deputy Secretary, International Development Group of New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Jonathan King.
5 Jun 2015
Central Islands Province
PREPARATIONS FOR 8th PREMIER’S CONFERENCE PROGRESSING WELL
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.
5 Jun 2015
Environment
ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY LAUNCHED CORPORATE & H.R.D PLANS 2015-17
The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology has successfully launched its 2015-2017 Corporate Plan and Human Resources Development Strategic Plan.
5 Jun 2015
Government
SOLOMON’s ANTI-CORRUPTION EFFORTS HIGHLIGHTED IN VIENNA
Solomon Islands anti-corruption efforts have been highlighted at the sixth Implementation Review Group of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption meeting in Vienna, Austria.
5 Jun 2015