Two people are confirmed dead and six still missing at Lambi, West Guadalcanal as a result of a landslide generated by heavy downpour yesterday. RSIPF today confirmed, the dead bodies have already been recovered. Initial reports said children were among those trapped.
The Parliamentary Bills and Legislation Committee, BLC, is set to conduct hearings into the Tribal Land Panels Bill 2019. The Parliament Media today confirmed, saying the committee will conduct its hearings into the Bill tomorrow and on Wednesday. The hearing will start at 9:30 am, Parliament House.
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has clarified, its position on the ONE LINK PACIFICA (OLP) issue remains unchanged and that people should refrain from investing in the scheme.
Commonwealth Day is celebrated around the globe today. The Head of the Commonwealth, Queen Elizabeth II has sent her Commonwealth Day message over the weekend.
The new Airbus A320 ‘Spirit of Solomons’ H4-SIB has arrived this afternoon in Honiara. Minister o Finance Harry Kuma and Permanent Secretary’ of the Ministry of communication and aviation Moses Virivolomo officiated the arrival.
Honiara based Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have condemned the proposed action of the Honourable Minister of Finance and Treasury, Mr. Harry Kuma, for attempting to solicit the 100USD Billion from China.
Temotu Nende MP, Hon. Commins Mewa is the new Minister of Education and Human Resources Development and the MP for South Guadalcanal, Rolland Seleso is the new Minister of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening.
One-Link Pacifica is a Fishing Company, not a Financial Institution, the Central Bank of Solomon Islands has this afternoon revealed. CBSI’s Financial Intelligence Unit’s Director, Jimmy Sandersly clearly explained, One-link is registered under Company Haus as a Fishing Company.
Raynold Micah Moveni has been appointed at the new Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI). The Bank said in a statement yesterday, Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon, Harry Kumar made the appointment in accordance with section 41(2) of the CBSI Act 2012. Mr.
The National Health Emergency Operations Centre (NHEOC) is working around the clock in efforts to contain a possible entry of the deadly coronavirus in the country.
Deputy Prime Minister, Manasseh Maelanga has visited a number of infrastructure project sites in Central Makira recently. A Government statement said the visit coincided with a National Government Policy Awareness program in Kirakira following an invitation from the Member of Parliament for Central…
Money politics is a major factor that influences electoral politics in the Solomon Islands. The 2019 Solomon Islands National General Elections Observation Report, published by the Australian National University Department of Pacific Affairs has found.
Member of Parliament for East Kwaio, Hon. Stanley Festus Sofu has won the petition case filed against him at the High Court. Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer dismissed the petition case at the High Court today. The High Court Registry confirmed, Mr.
The Solomon Islands Customs has collected more than $1billion dollar in the past 6 months, despite the alleged corruption issues going on within the organization, currently under review. This is a 9 percent increase from its targeted revenue collection for 2019.
Police have arrested a 53-year-old man following the death of his 10-year-old daughter in Guadalcanal Province. The police media Unit confirms the man was arrested at Midi Village, West Guadalcanal yesterday.
Construction of the Coral Sea Cable System and Solomon Islands Domestic Network is now complete and both will be ready for use early next year. The Australian High Commission Office in Honiara confirmed in a statement. This comes after 18 months of planning and construction, it adds.
There is no clear update as to where and when the relocation of the National Referral Hospital after years of project talks, truth be told. Minister of Police and Security Hon.
People of Malango and Bahomea in the Central Guadalcanal will soon receive some of the first benefits of the Tina Hydro Project following the launch of the Community Benefit Sharing Project.
The 2023 National Hosting Authority and a Scooping Team from the People’s Republic of China have exchanged minutes of the games’ National Stadium today.
The government of the Solomon Islands yesterday announced the formal completion of a financing agreement for the Tina River Hydropower Development Project.
