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SIPA in danger of silent takeover
The Operation of the Leeroy Jetty at Lunga has raised a serious policy reform that the National government is working on. Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon Harry Kumar made the statement in parliament after SIPA has raised concern over the use of the Leeroy Jetty at Lungga recently. Mr.
20 Apr 2021
Breaking News
New COVID-19 ‘Conveyance’ case recoded in a foreign vessel
A new COVID-19 case was detected onboard a cargo vessel MV Chefoo over the weekend. The vessel left Lae, in Papua to Honiara on the 15th of April and arrived in Honiara on the 17th of April. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced during his national address today.
20 Apr 2021
Breaking News
HCC Elects new City Mayor
Councilor for Rove/Lengakiki Ward, Eddie Siapu has been elected as the new Mayor for the Honiara City Council this morning. Mr. Siapu polled a total of 14 votes while his rival Reginald Ngati polled a total of 6 votes. The full Council of 20 members cast their votes during the election.
15 Apr 2021
Aviation
Japanese government injects additional 22.7 million dollars for Airport Upgrade project
The Japanese government will inject additional 22.7 million Solomon dollars to support its ongoing Solomon Islands Airport Upgrade project. This is in addition to its ongoing upgrade project worth more than 3-hundred million Solomon dollars.
15 Apr 2021
Breaking News
Police appeals for public to support the investigation of a suspicious death of a Chinese Business woman
Police is calling on the public to report any information that may relate to the suspicious death of the 44- year- old female Chinese national in Honiara on Tuesday this week.
15 Apr 2021
Breaking News
GOVERNMENT DENOUNCES DEATH OF CHINESE SHOP-OWNER
The Government denounces the brutal nature of the death of a female Chinese national in Honiara yesterday and vows to bring the perpetrator(s) to face the full force of law.
14 Apr 2021
Breaking News
Tourism and Health launched COVID-19 Extra Care Measures and standards
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services launched the combined tourism and health COVID-19 Extra Care Measures and standards strategy.
14 Apr 2021
Breaking News
SOLOMON ISLANDS GOVERNOR GENERAL FORMALLY ANNOUNCES DEATH OF PRINCE PHILIP
The Governor General, His Excellency Sir David Vunagi has formally announced the death of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip. His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh, died on Friday morning at the age of 99 at Windsor Castle in England.
10 Apr 2021
Breaking News
Wale: “Mindless policy”
The government’s policy plans to freeze the recruitment process in the Public Service will affect the implementation of the 2021 budget. Leader of Opposition Hon Mathew Wale told parliament today during his debate on the 2021 Budget appropriation Bill. Mr.
9 Apr 2021
Breaking News
Ministry of Fisheries re-branded Website launch
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources launches its re-branded Website, today. The Website is upgraded from its old Website which was launched in 2016. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Dr.
9 Apr 2021
Breaking News
Six candidates to contest the South Choiseul National By-Election
Six candidates have been nominated to contest the upcoming South Choiseul National By-Election on May 19th, 2021. Chief Electoral Officer, Mrs. Jane Waetara confirmed that five candidates have been nominated for the by-election at the closure of nomination yesterday.
8 Apr 2021
Breaking News
Solomon Islands Gov’t pays tribute in Parliament to the late Sir Michael Somare
The Solomon Islands government has moved a motion of obituary speech in the floor of the National Parliament to pay tribute to Papua New Guinea’s first Prime Minister and Grand Chief the late Sir Michael Thomas Somare this morning.
7 Apr 2021
Breaking News
Turtle harvesting ground turned into a safe sanctuary
What used to be a turtle slaughtering ground for a coastal community in the Solomon Islands in the past is now a safe sanctuary for the leatherback, the largest sea turtle species on earth.
2 Apr 2021
Breaking News
Additional COVID-19 case in Solomon Islands
A new COVID-19 positive case was recorded in the Solomon Islands. The new case was imported from Papua New Guinea. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare updates the nation in his COVID-19 special address the morning.
28 Mar 2021
Breaking News
NZ PAYS TRIBUTE TO FALLEN SOLDIERS
The New Zealand High Commission Office in Honiara, Solomon Islands held a brief war memorial ceremony at Gifu Ridge, Hill 27, near the Barana Nature Park today. This is ahead of the unveiling of the Pacific War Memorial in Pukeahu, Wellington, New Zealand tomorrow.
26 Mar 2021
Breaking News
Governor General Sir David Vunagi vaccinated
The Solomon Islands Governor-General His Excellency Sir David Vunagi has opened day two of the COVID-19 vaccination program by receiving his COVID-19 vaccine jab at the Central Field Hospital in Honiara. The Ministry of Health confirmed. He was observed for 30 minutes before he left the hospital.
25 Mar 2021
Breaking News
Motion against GP Premier Sade withdrawn
The motion of no confidence against the Premier of Guadalcanal Province Francis Sade has been withdrawn on the floor of the assembly this morning. Mover of the motion and Provincial Assembly Member for Wanderer Bay ward Cecil Manakako speaking to withdraw the motion.
25 Mar 2021
Breaking News
New SOE launched corporate plan
The Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA) has launched its Corporate Plan as it transitioned into a self-sustaining State-owned Enterprise (SOE). The SOE was launched today by the Deputy Minister and Minister for Infrastructure Development, Hon. Manasseh Maelanga.
25 Mar 2021
Breaking News
Government Reshuffle its Ministers
The National Government has reshuffled three of its Ministers to new Ministerial portfolios recently. Former Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, Hon. Makario Tagini is the new Minister for Public Service while Hon.
25 Mar 2021
ADB
ADB CANCELED USD15 MILLION DOLLAR FIU RIVER HYDRO PROJECT
The USD$15 million dollars Fiu River mini-hydro Power project in Malaita Province has been canceled due to land dispute issues over the development. The project’s major funder, Asian Development bank (ADB) Unit Head, Solomon Islands Pacific Country Office, Elmar Elbling told Public Accounts Hearing…
23 Mar 2021