The Commission of Inquiry into the Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) believes, two Ministers ‘sharing’ responsibility under the SIPA Act and SOEs Act is problematic. It has identified, the system of dual control introduced by the SOEs Act has not functioned effectively.
A number of Bills are due for the second reading on the floor of Parliament. Before adjourning Parliament last year, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare reminded the house the Bills include the Ombudsman Bill 2016, the Wildlife Protection and Amendment Bill 2016, and the Solomon Islands Tertiary…
Solomon Islands is stagnant as leaders have lost focus of the future we want for our children, says Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition Jeremiah Manele. Hon. Manele said leaders must be honest in taking up their mandated responsibility to serve the people of Solomon Islands.
Two inmates have escaped from the Auki Correctional Centre on New Year’s Day. Details surrounding the escape are still sketchy, but the Auki Correctional Centre confirmed the men escaped on New Year’s Day.
Solomon Power announces that the 2016 Electricity Tariff Regulation has been officially gazetted. A statement from the State Owned Enterprise today says the 2016 Regulation was effective as of 1st January 2017.
People will continue to have a common cold as bad weather continues in the country. This is according to Anne Toncan of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services. Ms Toncan explains the transmission of common cold in a Radio Health Program.
The Taiwanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Victor Te Sun Yu has described the 33 years of political friendship with Solomon Islands as one of “Trust and Empathy”. Ambassador Yu made the statement at the recent launch of the Funafou Sanitation Project in North Malaita.
Riguru community members in Simbo, Western Province have celebrated the New Year today. Esther Londu told Radio Hapi Lagun’s Cathy Lezutuni, this was due to commitments from community members on New Year’s day.
The United Church in Solomon Islands has launched its 2017 theme to guide the work of the Church. Superintendent Minister Reverend Kine Maezama announced the theme as “The year of Re-assessing and Reconciling.” Speaking during the New Year service on Sunday, Reverend Maezama said the theme is based…
The future of Solomon Islands rests squarely upon the hands of all Solomon Islanders of today. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the statement in his Christmas message to the nation. Mr Sogavare said, it is our hope that this festive season brings change in attitude to all citizens.
Prime Minister Hon Manasseh Sogavare has made a goodwill visit to Pangoe Community in Northeast Choiseul today. Soon after his arrival, Prime Minister and Madam Sogavare took a long walk through the coastal community welcomed by leaders and members of the community.
The Governor General Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui has announced the 2017 Honours and Awards in his New Year’s Eve message. The Honours and Awards are duly recommended by the Honours and Awards Committee, approved by the Prime Minister Hon Manasseh Sogavare and endorsed by Her Majesty the Queen.
“Building a public memorial in Honiara to mark the untimely death and suffering of the victims during the past conflict will be a good way to remind us of our past mistakes and not to repeat them.” Governor General Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui made the suggestion in his new year’s message.
Having and using proper sanitation is one of the most important factors of good health. Ambassador of the Republic of China (ROC) on Taiwan His Excellency Te-sun Yu made the statement during the launch of Funaafou and Niuleni sanitation project.
The implementation of the 2017 national budget is a major concern for West Kwara’ae communities, Malaita Province. A concerned Willie Kiri said, with the record 4.2 billion budget last year, no tangible developments have been seen in their area.
The People of Christ The King Parish in Northwest Choiseul Constituency have enjoyed a crime-free new year celebration over the weekend. The celebration was unusually peaceful and calm. Media Coordinator for Christ the King Parish Mr Nerio Ulemiai reports.
The Kukum Traffic Unit of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has responded to criticisms on social media over a picture of an Off-duty officer who used the Police Highway Patrol vehicle for his family use.
Thousands of people in North Malaita have witnessed the opening and dedication of two newly built church buildings during the festive season. The Kwaiana SSEC Church building was officially opened on 23 and Maguarafu SSEC Church building on 30 of December.
The Solomon Islands Business Registry online site launched in Honiara recently is expected to be fully upgraded early this year. This is according to the Director of Foreign Investment Division of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration Derick Aihari.
Government has formally declared tomorrow a national clean-up campaign day against the current Dengue outbreak. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs Mr George Palua confirms, the Home Affairs Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Hon Manasseh Maelanga has gazetted the day for…
