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Crime
Kwaso Action Plan activated
In an attempt to reduce the harm that the illicit substance of kwaso causes to communities throughout the country, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force is rolling out a Kwaso Action Plan under the umbrella of its Crime Prevention Strategy.
11 Nov 2018
Fisheries
‘Sustaining tuna stocks remains a challenge’: Dr. Aqorau
Solomon Islands has one of the healthiest tuna stocks compared to other countries in the region and beyond, says former Chief Executive Officer of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement, PNA, Dr Transform Aqorau.
11 Nov 2018
Government
Health authority issues warning over non-medical health treatment products
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is gravely concerned over mounting sales of non-medical health treatment products in the country. In a statement issued today by the Ministry, Permanent Secretary Dr Tenneth Dalipanda said recent cases have been brought to the Ministry’s attention…
9 Nov 2018
Agriculture
SICCI promotes honey in New Zealand
Through the partnership between the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Pacific Trade New Zealand, SICCI has promoted Solomon Islands honey in the New Zealand Market.
9 Nov 2018
Exams
Public transports resume service
All public buses and taxis resumed normal transportation services this evening. The decision came after the Inland Revenue Division succumb to the Honiara Public Transport Association’s demand to reduce taxes to be imposed on buses and taxis in a meeting this afternoon.
8 Nov 2018
Fisheries
Tambea has new Fisheries Center
A new Fisheries Centre is now open at Tambea, Saghalu ward in North-West Guadalcanal. Fishermen in and around Tambea will also be able to fish at a nearby Fish Aggregating Device, FAD, installed by Fisheries officials in the area.
7 Nov 2018
Honiara City
Strike on for buses and taxis tomorrow
All public buses and taxis in Honiara will cease service as of tomorrow morning. This was the outcome of the Honiara Public Transport Association’s meeting today, following the recent drastic hike in taxes for public transports imposed by the Ministry of Finance’s Revenue Division.
7 Nov 2018
Economy
Government increases attempts to reform the forestry sector
The Government is currently boosting efforts to reform the forestry sector to ensure the country gains maximum benefit from its forest resources, against the backdrop of a slowing industry.
6 Nov 2018
Court
Father to serve 16 years for incest
A 40-year-old man was sentenced to 16 years imprisonment for incest. Police said the Principal Magistrate in Kirakira sentenced the man after finding him guilty of eight charges of incest.
6 Nov 2018
Government
West Kwaio constituency loses MP
The National Parliament of Solomon Islands has lost a humble and dedicated MP. Late Hon. Peter Tom who represents West Kwaio constituency died last night at the National referral hospital- battling a long illness prior to his death.
6 Nov 2018
Government
Parliament passes 2017 Supplementary Appropriation Bill
Parliament has passed the 2017 Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2018 yesterday. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance and Treasury Manasseh Sogavare moved the passing of the bill in its third reading.
6 Nov 2018
Government
Former warlord pleas for forgiveness
The country’s former war lord Mr. Harold Keke has made a plea for forgiveness. A statement by the Correctional Services of Solomon Islands CSSI said Mr Keke, as one of the perpetrators of the previous ethnic tension, expressed apology to the victims during a Fellowship and Reconciliation program…
5 Nov 2018
Government
Commerce Minister explains entry of 60 plus Bangladesh nationals
The 60 plus Bangladesh nationals in the country came under Work Permit and Investment Visa. The Minister of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration William Marau told Parliament this morning, this information is extracted by a Ministry investigation. “They came through two avenues.
5 Nov 2018
Laws
Laser strikes increase: Civil Aviation issues warning
Increasing incidents of high-powered green laser strikes on arriving or departing aircrafts at the Honiara International Airport is a concern. The Civil Aviation Authority of Solomon Islands, CAASI, reveals in a statement today.
5 Nov 2018
Government
26.3 million dollars of shipping grants missing
A Transparency Solomon Islands report has revealed that up to 26.3 million Solomon Dollars for shipping grant was unaccounted for. This was announced through a press release posted on their face book page over the weekend.
4 Nov 2018
Government
Funding secured for Honiara road improvement phase two
Solomon Islands has secured funding for phase two of the current Honiara road improvement project. This will ensure road sections from west and east of the new Kukum Highway road are upgraded from next year on.
4 Nov 2018
Government
“Time is running out to implement the Pacific Games 2023 Act”
The Government has to provide a genuine excuse to the Pacific Games Council if it fails to honour its contract to commence relevant legislation. Solomon Islands won the bid to host the 2023 Games last year – a bid that was highly commended throughout the country, even in Parliament.
4 Nov 2018
Government
New Attorney General sworn in
Solomon Islands has a new Attorney General. He is Gilbert John Osmond Muria Junior. The former Special Secretary to Prime Minister was officially sworn in this morning at the Government House.
2 Nov 2018
Arts and Culture
Honiara craft center opens today
The Honiara Craft Market Centre officially opens its doors for business starting today. Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela and Taiwan’s Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Roger Luo officially opened the Craft and Arts facility this morning.
2 Nov 2018
Foreign Relations
Solomon Islands and Taiwan discuss possible economic and business partnership
The strong bilateral relationship between Solomon Islands and Taiwan will extend to an economic and business partnership. Taiwan is leading the initiative for the two countries to enter into an economic and business cooperation.
1 Nov 2018