The Ministry of Development Planning and Aid Coordination (MDPAC) has taken another step towards the successful implementation of the National Development Strategy (NDS) 2017-2035 with the signing of a contract between Mr Hasmukh Lal, Director of USP (Pacific TAFE) and Shadrach Fanega, Permanent…
Constituents of North Malaita eagerly await the historic launch of their new boat this Thursday. The new ship will be operated by the North Malaita Shipping Limited. Hon. member for North Malaita Constituency and Minister for Infrastructure Development Hon Jimmy Lusibaea facilitated the purchase.
A former Government road works officer has called on the Ministry of Infrastructure Development to properly scrutinise road contractors before awarding them contracts to fix the deteriorating road conditions in Honiara.
The Solomon Creative Writers Association is to launch its new book tomorrow, Wednesday 28 September. The 10am launch is part of events celebrating International Peace Day.
The South Seas Evangelical Church (SSEC) will celebrate its annual ‘Good News Week’ this Sunday. Secretary for the SSEC Honiara Association, Pastor Jonathan Warau told SIBC News. He says preparations are underway for a week-long program to be held in Honiara from 2-9 October.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Milner Tozaka has called on the world’s major emitters to significantly reduce their emissions and avail dedicated financial and technical support to address the needs of climate change displaced people.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is now making arrests as the enforcement of the 2010 Tobacco Act becomes effective. Acting Police Commissioner Mr. Gabriel Manelusi confirms the arrests. Mr Manelusi calls on the public to always respect the enforcement of the new tobacco Act.
The 2016 Kodili Trade and Cultural Festival kicks off in Buala, Isabel’s provincial capital. Hundreds of people have converged into Buala since last week for the Festival which started this morning.
The Ministry of Mines, Energy, and Rural Electrification today released the draft National Minerals Policy for public consultation. The policy sets out the Government’s vision for the mining sector. It aims to balance investor confidence with respect for landowner and community rights.
Medical education, curriculum development and inspiring young medical practitioners are among key objectives for a visiting team of medical experts from the Johns Hopkins University Hospital, Baltimore, USA.
The Western Provincial Assembly has passed its 2016-2017 budget. Station Manager of Radio Hapi Lagun Sina Adrian reports. “The Western Provincial Assembly in its session last week passed the 2016-2017 budget after its second assembly session held in Munda this year.
A National Essay Competition for all secondary school students and teachers in the country was launched by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development and the United Nations Development Programme, (UNDP’s) Electoral Cycle in the Solomon Islands Project (SECSIP).
The Government has re-engaged the service of 20 politically appointed officers whose contracts have expired in April this year. A statement from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet says, final review for performance-based appraisals of Political Appointees (PA) by PMO senior officials has…
The Parliamentary Opposition Group says the Minister of Finance and Treasury may be in breach of section 52(1)(a) of the Public Finance Management Act 2013, which requires him to table the mid-year review report on the execution of the 2016 budget within seven months from the start of the financial…
People of Russell Island in Central Islands Province have questioned the recent directives, allowing bomb disposal activities in the province especially their fishing grounds. A teacher of Hae Primary School Mr. Joseph Tenda has voiced this worry last Friday. Mr.
Hundreds of people began converging into Buala, Isabel Province ahead of the 2016 Kodili Trade and Cultural Festival tomorrow. A Eucharist celebration was held in the township this morning with participants from in and around the province settling down awaiting the official opening.
Police have warned all drivers to highly consider traffic laws when driving on the public roads. Acting Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Mr. Gabriel Manelusi made the statement through the local media last week.
Continued efforts are needed to further reforms of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) across the Pacific, according to an Asian Development Bank (ADB) report launched in Port Moresby.
The Ministry of Mines, Energy, and Rural Electrification is inviting inputs into its draft National Minerals Policy. The National Minerals Policy sets out the Government’s intentions for the mineral sector.
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has called on developed countries to scale up their emission reduction targets. Prime Minister Sogavare made the statement when he took the podium at the 71st United Nations General Assembly to deliver Solomon Islands National Address. Mr.
