Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani condemned the decision by the Minister of Communication and Aviation Peter Shannel Agovaka to divert the USD31.7 million dollars World Bank funding for Malaita Province.
KEY POINTS: -Suidani led-government rejects $31.7-US million dollars World Bank funding support because of China Habour Engineering firm’s involvement. -Ministry of Communication and Aviation submits cabinet papers to divert the rejected funds The Ministry of Communication and Aviation has…
The High Court recently ruled that the lockdown orders made by the Prime Minister under the COVID-19 Emergency Powers are legally valid under the constitution. The Court made the ruling in the case of Denis Mitoro Vs REGINA last Wednesday.
The new Guardian Class Patrol Boat Taro is finally commissioned today, at the Ports Container Terminal, Honiara. Commissioning the vessel, Guest of Honour Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says, Solomon Islands is a Maritime nation and the new patrol boat will surely boost its maritime security.
A middle-aged man is currently quarantined at the Nila Isolation Centre since Tuesday this week after returning from Bouganville on Monday night. The man was put in the isolation ward after the front-line officials received a report from the Tactical Commander at 10:30 pm on Monday.
A ground-breaking ceremony for the Western Border and Patrol Boat Outpost was held in the Shortland Islands by the Australian and Solomon Islands governments, today.
Leader of the opposition, Hon. Mathew Wale has called on the government to put a moratorium on all mining activities and get the mining bill before parliament.
The Solomon Islands and Australian governments have signed an additional 180-million Solomon dollars grant and loan financing agreement to build a 22 kilometers transmission system for the Tina River Hydro Project in Honiara yesterday.
Former Member of Parliament for Northeast Guadalcanal Dr. Derek Sikua says certain sections of the Public Health Emergency Bill do not reflect the doctrine of the separation of powers. Dr.
Key points: -West Rennelle land owners denounces the recent deal between the National government and the Nickel Exploration SI (NESI) Limited to mine the West Rennell -Ministry of Mines confirms it’s the same directors with Bintang Mining Solomon Islands Ltd that incorporated into the new mining…
Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) celebrated its 65th Anniversary at the Unity Square in Honiara today. The theme for the anniversary is, “Humble Journey”. In his address, SIPA Chief Executive Officer Eranda Koteiwala says, the theme is a reflection of SIPA’s 65 years of service.
The father of the male person suspected of the alleged murder of the Chinese woman at a shop in Point Cruz in April this year has surrendered his son to the Rove police yesterday.
The Central Guadalcanal is in dire need of community development and improvement of living standards despite hosting some of the country’s major developments. Elder, Simon Pilosi made the statement to a visit made by SIBC News to the constituency last week. Mr.
Police will be deployed to South Guadalcanal tomorrow following the discovery of two dead bodies in the area recently. Reports relayed by an Anglican Priest, Father Edward Kalea to SIBC News says, one of the dead bodies was found at Tina river a week ago on Wednesday while the other body was found…
The proposed policy to extend the life of the current Parliament house would go through proper processes and it will not be rushed. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare clarified the matter, in response to a question by Member of Parliament for East Are’Are Peter Kenilorea Junior on whether or not the…
“Three years would be too short, and five years would be too long” Dr. Nanau Opposition Group cautions the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) on its proposed move to extend the current term of parliament from four to five years.
The Solomon Airlines “Iumi Tugeda Holiday” initiative has positive results with an increased number of domestic travelers since its launching in February this year. Solomon Airlines Commercial Manager Collin Sigimanu said during the airline’s chairman media briefing yesterday.
A ground-breaking ceremony of the Mamara City project sets for this coming Friday. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare will be the guest of honor at the ceremony.
The Government’s COVID-19 Oversight Committee has been directed to consider imposing travel restrictions from very high-risk countries. This is following the current worsening global COVID-19 Pandemic situation. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the order today in his weekly national address.
The National government and the Central Bank of Solomon Islands have launched the National Financial Inclusion Strategy 3 this morning. The launching is in parallel with the announcement of the Inclusive Digital Economy Scorecards (IDES).
