The passage of the Fisheries Management Bill 2015 will ensure our continued access to the European Union markets. Hon. John Maneniaru, Minister of Fisheries made this explanation when he tabled the Bill.
The Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) worker in Honiara will save their lunch money now that they are provided free lunch. Thanks to the SIPA Board and Management for launching a “Free Lunch Initiative” at the Honiara ports area today.
Solomon Islands business relationship with Australia has been dubbed ‘very good’. According to the member of the Executive Committee of the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council, Stephen Taylor, Solomon Islands and Australia’s relationship in terms of business is very strong.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said the ultimate goal of the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government is to set a foundation to work together and pull the country out of the self-created economic inferiority to a sustainable path.
The Solomon Islands Government has signed a partnership Memorandum of Understanding with the Nazar Group of Company and Nazar Gold (SI) Limited. The MOU spells out the principles and guidelines under which the Solomon Islands Government and the Nazar Group of Company and Nazar Gold (SI) Limited…
Better preparing Solomon Islanders for future disasters and building resilience, is an important part of recovery planning, the government has recognised.
A five days workshop on Fisheries management ends successfully in Rara, East Are’are. The workshop aims to provide fisheries officers with basic marine fisheries management skills in East and West Are’are.
People with special needs in the country commend Members of Parliament for their supportive comments in last week’s Parliament meeting. A member of the community Rose Simbe says listening live on SIBC to MPs deliberating on support for people with special needs instill so much joy. Ms.
Our Telekom has donated three water tanks and a number of wheel barrows to schools in Russell Islands, Central Province. The three recipients are Yandina primary, Fly harbour and Yandina community high school.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare cautions Members of Parliament not to allow room for dirty politics and ignore the people of Solomon Islands. Prime Minister Sogavare made this stern call in Parliament today.
Ministry of Finance and Treasury warns suppliers, contractors and service providers undertaking contractual obligations with the Government to comply with the 2013 procurement rules or risk non-payment for their services.
The Fisheries Management Bill 2015 has passed through the committee of the whole House and in third reading with amendments. The Bill seeks to make provisions for the conservation, management, development and sustainable use of fisheries and marine resources in the country.
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) is calling on the government to remove Members of Parliament in the composition of the Parliamentary Entitlement Commission (PEC).
More than 300 tonnes of rice were being dispatched for distribution to communities around Malaita Province affected by Tropical cyclone Pam. The relief supplies were provided by the Solomon Islands’ Government through the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) for Provinces affected by Cyclone…
The New Zealand High Commission is proud to participate with the Deputy Prime Minister, Honourable Douglas Ete, in the launch of the New Zealand Pacific Regional Sexual and Reproductive Health Programme this week in Honiara.
Public Servants’ General Orders (GO) has become a subject of discussion in parliament when Leader of the Parliamentary Independent Group, Honourable Manasseh Maelanga, questioned which version is the legal one.
The Solomon Islands National Rugby 15s team, the Solomon Hunters will kick off training on Monday. This is to prepare the team for the upcoming Oceania Rugby Cup in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea this year. SIRUF is looking forward to sending a stronger team to compete this year.
A special taskforce has been established to investigate the beche-de-mer industry following allegations that export licenses for marine products that were issued were in breach of fisheries laws.
The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources has said the Fisheries Management Bill 2015 is about managing the country’s fisheries resources for a better future.
Member of Parliament for North Malaita Jimmy Lusibaea has questioned Parliament about whose interest is Solomon Islands pushing to pass the Fisheries Management Bill 2015. Mr.
