The Bahomea Communities have maintained their stand to stop compulsory acquisition pursued by the Tina Hydro project office and the government. The Bahomea communities have denied any process since the government ignored the normal customary land ownership by the people of Bahomea.
The Honiara City Council now has new Councilors for the four years. After counting was conducted until late last night, results have been finalized. Former Lord Mayor Andrew Mua has retained his seat as Councilor for Ward one Ngossi while Eddie Ngava is the new Councilor for Ward two Mbuburu.
The current impasse over the country’s Finance portfolio may be put to a cabinet vote this weekend after Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare failed to make a decision this week.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has acknowledged the public for their support throughout the past three months. In his weekly media conference, Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast thanked the public for their support throughout the General Elections till the Honiara City Council…
Former Deputy Premier for Rennell and Bellona who is re-elected for his third term in the recent Rennell and Bellona Provincial Election, Kusol Tepuke has congratulated the Sogavare-led Government for the election of Mr Ajilon Jasper Nasiu as Speaker of the National Parliament.
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has confiscated the first ever counterfeit copy of the newly introduced 50 dollar banknote recently launched on September last year.
The Government of the United States of America has hosted a solemn repatriation ceremony for the remains of servicemen killed in action in Papua New Guinea during World War II.
Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare says the 2015 financial year will be complex to manage as the country’s economic outlook remains fragile. Prime Minister Sogavare made the statement when moving the Motion of Resolution in parliament this morning.
Opposition Leader Jeremiah Manele has called on the Prime Minister not to keep the people of this nation in suspense and to appoint his Minister of Finance and Treasury as soon as possible. Contributing to the Resolution Motion moved by the Prime Minister in Parliament this morning, Mr.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare today signed Exchange Notes and a Grant Agreement with the Japanese Government for detailed design work on the proposed Japanese Government-funded Kukum Highway project.
Counting for the Honiara City Council Elections has been halted this morning due to fund shortages faced by the Council. Returning Officer for the Council Elections Alphonsus Pero says they should have started counting this morning but decided to halt the process because the Council did not pay its…
The National Parliament of Solomon Islands now has a new Speaker. He is Ajilon Jasper Nasiu, a former Provincial Premier for RenBel Province. Mr Nasiu was elected by the 50 Members of Parliament shortly after taking their Oath of Allegiance in Parliament this morning.
Former Speaker of Parliament Sir Allan Kemakeza has congratulated the 50 Members of Parliament during the commencement of the 10th Parliament today. Sir Kemakeza congratulates the MPs for their successful election before taking their oath before the House today.
The Democratic Coalition for Change Government said it will review the Political Parties Integrity Act. Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare confirmed while responding to a question asked by a member of the audience on SIBC’s talk-back show last weekend.
Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare has conveyed condolences on behalf of the Solomon Islands Government and people to his Australian counterpart, Prime Minister Tony Abbott over the hostage situation in Sydney.
The Lake Tengano World Heritage Site Association is calling on the new government to give urgent attention to the status of Lake Tengano, East of the Rennell Islands.
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services has issued an “NO TSUNAMI THREAT TO SOLOMON ISLANDS” statement following an undersea earthquake which occurred last night.
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government has set itself 50 days to finalize its policies. Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare confirmed in a recent radio talk-back show on the National Broadcaster the political parties that make up DCC are combining their policies.
The 10th Parliament will commence its first sitting tomorrow, Wednesday 17th December. His Excellency, the Governor General, Sir Frank Kabui, had signed the proclamation of the sitting date in accordance with section 72 (1) of the Constitution.
Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare has said he is a changed person, a new Prime Minister ready to improve the country’s foreign relations with Australia. He made the comment when asked during SIBC’s talk-back show over the weekend, about his current relationship with Australia.
