Saint Barbara Mines has officially confirmed to Gold Ridge landowners that it is suspending its mining operations. Chair of the Gold Ridge Landowners Association, Dick Douglas told a media conference this afternoon, Saint Barbara is scaling down its operation at the Gold Ridge Mines.
The Gold Ridge Landowners Association is calling for calm in Gold Ridge communities, as Saint Barbara officially confirms to landowners it is suspending its mining operations.
The Family Protection Bill has been tabled in Parliament this morning. The Bill is one of the recommendations of the Solomon Islands Family Health and Safety Study, which had found that almost two in every three women, aged between 15 and 49 years of age, reported they had experienced violence in…
Peoples participation in banking services is key to developing the country’s economy, says Westpac Bank Manager, Jeffery Pitamama. The Westpac Bank Manager made the statement at an event to launch Westpac’s In-store banking services at the Fishing Village in East Honiara today.
Solomon Water has refused to re-connect King George Sixth School’s water supply until the school’s out standing bill of $1.3 million is paid in full. The Communications and Strategy Manager in the Ministry of Education, Selu Maezama confirms more than $7,000 was paid last week towards the…
The National Agriculture Research Institute and its partner, the Ministry of Agriculture today harvested a plot of sweet potatoes planted for trial at Aruligo, West Guadalcanal. The harvest took place at Ghorabau, one of the three areas where the trial was undertaken.
Sasamuga Hospital in the South Choiseul is undergoing a refurbishment worth over half a million dollars. Hospital Secretary, Reverend Caleb Kotali says the hospital facilities have deteriorated over the past 5 years and peoples’ lives are at greater risk.
Cabinet has endorsed a paper to give full recognition to the Republic of Kosovo as an independent state. A media statement from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet issued this evening says, Cabinet endorsed a paper on the position today.
The United States Secretary of State John Kerry is arriving in Solomon Islands tomorrow. During his visit, the Secretary of State will meet the Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo and other Government Leaders.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has successfully conducted its mock security operation for tomorrow’s high-level state visit of the US Secretary of State. John Kerry is visiting Solomon Islands as part of the United States Government’s regional trip in the Pacific.
Access to drugs, illegal alcohol and stress due to some issues in life can cause mental health problems in the country, says the Under Secretary for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Aseri Yalangono.
The Magistrate’s Court has warned a woman to be kind and look after her five-year-old daughter or face imprisonment for a year. Principal Magistrate Jim Seuika sounded out the warning today when he sentenced the woman with a bound over for twelve months.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services today celebrated World Tooth brushing Day with tooth brushing activities and awareness talks in schools in Honiara, and with an official launch of the event this morning.
The Minister for Provincial Government, Silas Tausinga has authorized an investigation into the resignation of eight provincial executive members of Rennell and Bellona Province, and why they are residing at the Pacific Casino Hotel in Honiara.
Former Guadalcanal Premier Stephen Panga has called on the National Government to establish a separate Act of Parliament for the proposed Tina Hydro Project.
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has said Solomon Islands’ position with Indonesia is for the republic to provide a platform for Solomon Islands to address the issue of West Papua – that is why Solomon Islands is in Indonesia.
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo will be pushing for effective cooperation with the United States. PM Lilo told local reporters, he looks forward to having dialogue with the US Secretary of State John Kerry about effective cooperation, when Kerry visits the country this week.
Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby today made a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo. During the brief meeting, the Prime Minister welcomed Welby expressing his deepest appreciation to have him in the country.
Intending candidate for East Kwaio, Alfred Sasako has called for the immediate dissolution of Parliament, saying the nation has reached the height of fiscal irresponsibility through abuse of public funds.
The Parliamentary Bills and Legislation Committee is calling for written submissions from individuals, groups and organisations who wish to express their views, knowledge or experiences in regards to the Family Protection Bill 2014 that is now before Parliament.
