The Makira Ulawa Provincial Government had formally apologized to Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare for objecting to the National Government’s legitimate decision to switch allegiance from Taiwan to the People’s Republic of China.
The Australia and Solomon Islands have openly deliberated on issues of common interest for both countries. This was made possible during the Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Dr. Lachlan Strahan’s first official courtesy visit to the Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare today.
The Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial teleconference meeting is due to be held tomorrow, (Thursday 06/08/2020). Top of the agendas is the impacts of COVID-19 on regional tuna fishery.
Jane Waetara has been sworn-in as the new Chief Electoral Officer of the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission Office(SIEO). Mrs. Waetara was the first local female Chief Electoral Officer in the country.
Vanuatu nationals working and residing in the country have celebrated its 40th Independence Anniversary over the weekend. The Vanuatu-Solomons community has expressed gratitude towards the Government and people of Solomon Islands.
Foreigners influence in the Solomon Islands has threatened our sovereignty says Senior statesman and former Governor General-Sir Nathaniel Waena. Sir Nathaniel made the statement following reports that foreign consultants have advised the Parliament to remove few provisions of the Provincial…
Mostyn Mangau has been sworn-in as new appointed Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) today. Mr. Mangau who has been the Acting Police commissioner was appointed by the Governor General His Excellency, Sir David Vunagi, and has taken his oath today at the Government House.
The Solomon Islands government is working on establishing a stand-alone Human Trafficking legislation to address issues surrounding child labor, people smuggling, and human trafficking in the country. This is part of the government’s plans for the current review of the Immigration Act.
The $20 million dollar stimulus package to Solomon Airlines might not keep the State-Owned Enterprise operational up to the early next year. That is if the COVID-19 pandemic situation in the country and international travel restrictions remain unchanged.
Fisheries sector should be prioritized to sustain the country’s shrinking economy says local economist, and former Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Gordon Darcy Lilo. Mr Lilo told SIBC News in an exclusive interview this week.
The New Zealand Air Force will make a full air surveillance over the Solomon Islands Economic Exclusive Zone (EEZ) this week. The air force will arrive in the country tomorrow, following a request by Royal Solomon Islands Police Force through the National Government.
The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) will later provide legal opinion into the alleged breach of electoral act by the Chief of Staff within the Prime Minister’s Office Robson Djokovic.
The Parliamentary Opposition and the Independent Groups are planning to visit the Western Border, as well as Malaita and Rennell and Bellona provinces. This is following a recent visit by the Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, and Leader of Independent Group Hon.
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) recently established its Manufacturing Industry Working Group (MIWG). The Working group is Chaired by Mr Kazi Mushfiqur Rahma, General Manager of Solomon Islands Tobacco Company Ltd (SITCO).
Judgement of the three foreign nationals allegedly enters the Solomon Islands illegally on 19 June 2020 sets for tomorrow. This comes after the foreigners completed their 14 days quarantine period last Friday.
Consultations and dialogue on the Solomon Islands Access to Justice Project (A2J) with key actors in Auki, Malaita Province is currently underway. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) representatives in partnership with the Public Solicitor’s Office (PSO) and the Ministry of Justice and…
The need to have a proper road infrastructure at the East Makira Constituency in Makira Ulawa Province is urgent. That vital infrastructure benefits will driving more agriculture activities and businesses in the remote province.
