In Sports, a High School Rugby Sevens competition will kick off on Easter Monday at the Panatina Rugby Oval in Honiara. The tournament is organised by the Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation and will have two categories – the Under 16 and the Under 20 senior.
The Prime Minister says the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government will tackle the bottleneck in new investments. Media Consultant in the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Alfred Sasako writes in today’s Solomon Star newspaper – the Prime Minister says this will be done through…
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government has announced it will re-establish the customary land recording and registration process as a step towards strengthening customary land ownership and to make tribal lands available for economic development.
The Democratic Coalition for Change Government says it will develop the country’s first ever National Tourism Legislation to ensure that tourism development in the country is environmentally, socio-culturally and economically viable.
The Solomon Islands Law Reform Commission has urged the Justice Minister to bring Law Reform Commission reports before Cabinet. Speaking yesterday at the launch of a legal consultation paper on homicide offences, Waita Ben Tabusasi told Minister Ishmael Avui, the Commission made reports on…
A Government delegation will be travelling to Malaita Province on a mission to resolve the closure of Gwaunaru’u Airport. Permanent Secretary for Infrastructure Development, Francis Lomo told the Public Accounts Committee this week, the delegation will include Ministry officials and Prime…
Legislative change, strong financial support, and early preparations are crucial to achieving free, fair and credible elections – these were factors the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission identified in its post-election workshop last week in Honiara.
MP for East Guadalcanal Bradley Tovosia and former Guadalcanal premier Anthony Veke have denied they abused their authority while in office. Mr Tovosia and Mr Veke appeared in Court this morning and pleaded not guilty to eleven counts of abuse of office and attempt of abuse of office each.
The Magistrate Court has sentenced a 19-year-old man to 18 months in jail for unlawfully wounding his wife. The accused, Junior Taro, received his sentence this morning.
Two women including a Solomon Islander, have been charged with submitting misleading investment. Lanyu Chen and Jennifer Sifonia appeared in Court last Friday; each facing one count each of the charges.
A youth advocate says climate change should be seen as bringing positive changes for the country. Christina Ora says climate change is perceived as negative and one of the greatest barriers towards development.
The High Court has farewelled one of its longest serving staff, Timothy Kwaimani. At seventy years of age, Mr Kwaimani retires at the age of seventy years old and after serving the public service for 54 years; 42 of which he spent at the High Court.
Solomon Airlines flagship Airbus A320 will return to full service on Monday this week. The airbus service has been halted for its annual scheduled service in Manila, Philippines.
People in and around Malu’u in North Malaita have received much needed dental services this week following a visiting dental clinic from Kilu’ufi Hospital.
Supporting relief supplies have left Honiara for Temotu province via the MV Florence vessel today. Thanks to the National Government through the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) for its prompt response.
The Provincial Assembly Member for Temotu’s Reef islands, Jack Laka has called on the national government to consider their plight by delaying the beche-de-mer ban for another year.
Three new sites have been identified by the Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government for airports to be built in Malaita province. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare revealed this in his remarks at the launch of the Malaita Provincial Government’s policy document recently.
Chief Executive Officer of the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) Colin Yow said he believes only a handful of workers at the Ports Authority were resistant to reform. Mr Yow commented at a media conference Thursday this week.
Concerned citizens group, the Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) has agreed to establish an initiative entitled “FSII Men Against Rape”. A statement from FSII said this is an initiative aimed at educating men and boys about rape.
Police have arrested a prime suspect in relation to the recent killing incident at the Ranadi area. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast confirmed at his weekly media conference yesterday the arrest was made after a successful police investigation into the matter.
