The High Court has noted a reduction in the backlog of cases, particularly civil cases. Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer says their efforts to address the issue of backlog of cases and delayed judgements has been quite successful.
Solomon Islands is among four recipients of funding for transformative, replicable and innovative renewable energy projects through the International Renewable Energy Agency, IRENA and Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) Project Facility.
Australia has affirmed, its engagement with Solomon Islands is immovable. Prime Minister Hon. Malcolm Turnbull also expressed hope that the bilateral relations between the two countries will reach new heights during his tenure.
The Livelihood Committee deployed to Makira Ulawa Province to conduct a detailed assessment of the impacts of the 7.8 earthquakes last month will return to Honiara on February 4th – after the assessment’s completion. This was confirmed by Chairman of the Livelihood Committee Michael Ho’ota.
The Arch Bishop of the Catholic Church in Solomon Islands, Bishop Christopher Cardone has completed his tour of the Louna Catholic communities in Russell Islands over the weekend. Being the first of his tour to Louna, thousands have turned up to attend his sermon yesterday.
Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon Milner Tozaka, has Commissioned the Solomon Islands newly appointed Permanent Representative to the United Nations, His Excellency Ambassador Robert Sisilo.
The Parliamentary Entitlements Committee (PEC) is set to revoke the Tax-Free Award to Members of Parliament as of 1st April this year when the new entitlements will be established.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock handed over farming tools and seeds to the National Disaster Management Office towards the recovery efforts on the Makira Earthquake disaster.
Oxfam with support from the Australian Aid Program has recently awarded over SBD$2.5,000,000.00 grant to address family violence in Malaita and Temotu provinces. The grant is sourced through the Safe Families Fund small grants program.
Students in forms three and five of Naha Community High School have been highly suspicious of a mass cheating during 2016 national examination. A concerned marker of the Solomon Islands Secondary Certificate entrance examination has reported the alleged academic misconduct to SIBC News today.
Roman Catholic Arch Bishop Christopher Cardone has set foot on Russell Islands, Central Islands Province as part of his inaugural visit to Catholic communities on the islands. Bishop Cardone was welcomed by Louna Catholic community yesterday ahead of his three days visit.
Solomon Power further expands its newly introduced “Output-Based Aid (OBA)” awareness program to the western end of Honiara. Solomon Power is to meet its potential customers at Mahu Church compound, Kakabona area, next Tuesday.
Honiara communities have acknowledged the Kukum Traffic department of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force for its ceaseless public effort to promote traffic rules. Speaking on behalf of the communities is Chief Peter Usi of Burns Creek community.
The integrity of the Budget process and credibility of the 2017 Budget may be questionable, claimed Hon. Rick Hou MP, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee and Member of Parliament for Small Malaita Constituency.
The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) will help improve the water system for communities affected by the earthquake in Shortlands, Western Province.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism will soon start preparations to host the 6th Melanesian Festival of Arts and Culture next year in Honiara. Solomon Islands won the right to host the event during the 6th Festival hosted by Papua New Guinea in 2014.
Lawyers of the recently terminated Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) Chief Executive Officer Collin Yow have warned the national broadcaster (SIBC) that it should immediately stop any publication of matters regarding him and the Commission of Inquiry’s report.
Investigations into the burning down of the Mbokonavera Community High School Administration building last year has been completed. Chairman of the Honiara City Council Education Authority Eric Tema confirmed the investigations.
Only the Solomon Islands Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) can recommend different voyages for all registered and operated vessels in the country. This safety requirement is very crucial as all ships are designed for different maritime destinations.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has started implementing the Vessel Day Scheme (VDS) as part of its plan for this year. VDS is a scheme where fishing vessels can purchase and trade fishing days at sea in places subject to the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA).
