The Solomon Islands Democratic Coalition believes, the country can graduate from a Least Developed Country to a middle-income developing country by 2050.
The Hograno, Katova, Kia, Havulei constituency advocacy Forum has lashed out against the 11th hour allegation tactic used by former MP for Hograno, Katova, Kia, Havulei constituency in Isabel province to tarnish the image of Jeremiah Manele, the new MP for the constituency and a nominee for the…
Members of parliament are one day away from electing the country’s Prime Minister. The Prime Minister’s election will take place on Tuesday before the elected PM announces his cabinet. At the close of nominations at 4pm on Friday, the Governor-General has received two candidates.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will launch a high-profile security operation in Honiara during the Prime Minster’s election on Tuesday. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast told local reporters, security operation is in place for the PM’s election.
Disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and environmental management are top priorities for the Solomon Islands. The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology is taking a lead role in driving these initiatives.
The new MP-elect for Kia, Hograno and Havulei says he is humbled by his nomination for the country’s top political post. Jeremiah Manele is the candidate nominated by the Solomon Islands Peoples Democratic Coalition for the Prime Minister’s post.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services and the World Health Organization has announced it is taking action to prepare for an imported case of Ebola virus disease.
People with Disability Solomon Islands has described the new organisation for deaf and mute Solomon Islanders as an achievement for people living with disabilities in the country.
The Governor General Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui has formally received two candidates for the Prime Minister’s post at the close of nominations at 4pm this afternoon.
MP-elect Manasseh Sogavare has accepted his nomination as the Honiara Hotel camp’s candidate for the Prime Minister’s post. In a moving and emotional acceptance speech upon his selection as the coalition’s Prime Minister candidate, Mr Sogavare says he accepts the nomination of his colleagues on…
The Solomon Islands Peoples Democracy Coalition (SIPDC) believes it is time the country invests in the development of a ‘long-term vision and development strategy’.
Six provinces across the country are four days away from going to the polls to elect their new provincial ward members. Coordinator of Provincial Elections at the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening, Robert Kaua told SIBC News, according to their schedule, they are now…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will set up various precautionary security measures during the election of the Prime Minister next Tuesday. The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Commissioner Frank Prendergast confirmed this yesterday to local journalists.
A former Member of the country’s first parliament Faneta Sira has called on the new Members of Parliament to elect a Prime Minister according to the interest of the people.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will launch a high-profile security operation in Honiara during the Prime Minster’s election next week. Speaking to local journalists today in Honiara, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Commissioner Frank Prendergast says security operation is…
The Governor General Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui has yet to receive a formal nomination for the post of the Prime Minister. Media reports say even though one political block recently declared a two-time former Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare as its preferred candidate, the group has yet to submit a…
Caretaker Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Small Malaita Rick Hou has hit out at a front page article on Solomon Star newspaper yesterday naming him as a candidate for the Prime Minister’s post. A statement from the Government Communication Unit today reports, Mr.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Commissioner Frank Prendergast confirms the extension of the liquor ban covering the election of the Prime Minster and Provincial election next week.
Fiji Civil Aviation Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum explains the events leading to the suspension of direct flights from Nadi to Honiara. Opposition MP Semesa Karavaki questioned in Parliament why the services remained suspended because it was proving costly to travel to Honiara on an alternate route.
The coalition camp at the Honiara Hotel seems confident of retaining its current 27 members, and form the government. A visit by SIBC news to the camp this afternoon witnessed MPs in a more relaxed atmosphere around the Havanah restaurant court.
