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2019 Election
First election petition case filed
The first election petition case following this year’s National General Elections has been filed at the High Court of Solomon Islands yesterday. The Civil Case number 254 of 2019 was filed by Petitioner, Harry Philip who contested the Lau/Mbaelelea constituency seat in last month’s election. Mr.
7 May 2019
FIFA
SI second in UEFA tournament
The Solomon Islands U-17 national team finished second in the UEFA International development tournament after a 2-2 draw with Kazakhstan last night. Wonder-boy Raphael Lea’i continued his explosive form, scoring both goals and establishing himself as the tournament’s top scorer, with four goals in…
5 May 2019
FIFA
SI back in the world cup
The country’s National U-17 team will now participate in this year’s U-17 World Cup in Brazil after a decision was reached by the OFC Disciplinary Committee yesterday.
4 May 2019
Fisheries
Beche-de-mer ban extended
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has extended the proposed ban on harvesting in the country from 30 April to 31 May, 2019. Director of Fisheries, Edward Honiwala had confirmed. He said the Ministry would finalise a Gazette for the extended ban this week.
3 May 2019
2019 Election
High court adjourns Wale vs Soga case
The High Court has further adjourned the Civil case number 238 of 2019 between Hon. Matthew Wale and Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to 17 May 2019. The case was listed for mention and direction before Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer. In court today, Hon.
2 May 2019
Government
PEC corrects media reports
The Parliamentary Entitlement Commission (PEC) has expressed disappointment over non-factual information carried by the local print media over the misrepresentation of salaries of Members of Parliament this week.
2 May 2019
2019 Election
Police warn againts threats
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) warns, any person found guilty of using threats can be charged under the country’s Penal Code. RSIPF Assistant Commissioner for Crime and Intelligence, Ian Vaevaso said following their intelligence gathering, they are concerned that certain individuals…
30 Apr 2019
2019 Election
SI still with Taiwan: PM
The Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) said, the country’s foreign policy is continually being developed. Answering an SIBC question about Solomon Islands foreign relations with ROC, Taiwan under his leadership, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said, the Status Quo was…
30 Apr 2019
2019 Election
No riot deaths : Varley
Police commissioner Matthew Varley refuted claims that there were loss of lives during the rioting events on Wednesday. This was also in response to claims that a civilian died on Wednesday night as a result of the rioting, which was mainly circulated through social media. Mr.
26 Apr 2019
2019 Election
New cancer vaccine set to be introduced next month
Cervical cancer cases may be prevented and reduced in the future as a new vaccine is set to be introduced next month. The Human papilloma virus or HPV vaccine will be introduced around the country on 15 May 2019.
26 Apr 2019
2019 Election
50 arrests, numbers injured in PM election aftermath
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force are ontop of the current security situation in Honiara, and the situation is now under control Commissioner Varley said, RSIPF have been busy last night responding to continuing isolated pockets of disturbances particularly around East Honiara to Henderson…
25 Apr 2019
2019 Election
Maelanga calls for peace
The member of parliament for East Malaita and one of the country’s prominent politician has called for calmness and peace after yesterday’s events after the Prime Minister’s election. Hon.
25 Apr 2019
2019 Election
Protests erupt as Sogavare is elected as Prime Minister
Solomon Islands has a new Prime Minister-elect and he is Honourable Manasseh Damukana Sogavare. Mr. Sogavare was elected in a secret ballot presided over by the Governor General, His Excellency Sir Dr. Frank Ofagioro Kabui at Parliament House this morning.
24 Apr 2019
2019 Election
Kopu winched off Lomlom, Chiefs unhappy
Chiefs and landowning groups of Lomlom airstrip in Temotu Province are unhappy that an unscheduled flight that flew in and winched off Temotu Pele MP-elect Duddley Kopu on Good Friday.
22 Apr 2019
2019 Election
Undersea cable project set to commence
The vessel to delivery the country’s undersea cable system is scheduled to make its way to the Pacific this weekend. That’s according to Chief Executive Officer of Solomon Submarine Cable Ltd, Keir Preedy.
20 Apr 2019
Financial Budgets
Drug shortage nothing to do with money : Houenipwela
The Solomon Islands Government has spent only 50 percent of its budget for medical drugs in 2018. Care- taker Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela made this revelation, explaining last year’s drug shortage.
19 Apr 2019
2019 Election
Social media users warned
Police are monitoring online and social media postings ahead of the election of the country’s Prime Minister next week. Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Commissioner Matthew Varley warned people not to post any statement online that might incite unlawful conduct.
19 Apr 2019
2019 Election
Official : Wale against Sogavare
The Government House has received two candidates for the Prime Minister’s post after the closure of nomination at 4pm this evening. It confirms, the two candidate for the post are Manasseh Damukana Sogavare Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) and Mathew Wale for the Solomon…
18 Apr 2019
2019 Election
Police bans proposed demonstration
To ensure public safety, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will not permit any application for a procession or public gathering in Honiara City as a lead up to the election of the Prime Minister on 24 April 2019.
17 Apr 2019
FIFA
Bilikiki boys set for Beach Soccer comeback
The official draw of the OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup 2019 will take place between 17 and 22 June in Pape’ete, Tahiti. OFC today said the tournament in French Polynesia will see New Caledonia, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu joining defending champions and two-time World Cup runners-up Tahiti to…
16 Apr 2019