Solomon Islands national exams are in turmoil after exam papers were allegedly leaked days before the exams took place. Pictures of leaked exam papers surfaced online yesterday and today and have sparked a wave of public criticism centered on the Ministry of Education.
Acting Governor General of Solomon Islands Ajilon Nasiu issued notice this morning of the election of a new Prime Minister to all Members of Parliament. The election will be on Wednesday, November 15 at the chambers of the National Parliament at 9:30 a.m.
The Democratic Alliance Party Members of Parliament have joined with the remaining 23 Members of Parliament in the Manasseh Sogavare-led caretaker government to form the next coalition. The MPs who defected from the Opposition last night are Dr.
Civil Aviation of Solomon Islands has issued a strong warning to any offender convicted of committing the use of high powered laser pointers against any operating aircraft in the country.
The only female Member of Parliament believes the problem with the country’s male parliamentarians is that they are never satisfied. The outgoing Minister for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs and MP for Temotu Vatud Freda Tuki said in Parliament yesterday, this was the cause of internal…
The Solomon Islands will have a new Prime Minister after the motion of no confidence against Manasseh Sogavare passed Parliament this evening after more than nine hours of debate.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has refused to resign this morning – sparking a wild debate in Parliament – despite the Opposition Group looking like it has the numbers with 27 of 50 MPs sitting on the Opposition side.
The Opposition Group is claiming the support of 27 Members of Parliament ahead of the motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare that is expected to be moved in Parliament tomorrow. In a statement released today, the Opposition said the group “has remained loyal since day one”.
Transparency Solomon Islands has raised concerns about a new clause in the Anti-Corruption Bill 2017 that exempts conduct that occurred before commencement of the Act. Section 6 of the anti-corruption bill was a newly inserted clause that applied to the ‘Application of the Act’.
Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen has left the country after her three day state visit today as the future of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare hangs in the balance.
Community leaders in Malaita have labelled the actions of MPs destabilising the Government as “immature” and have called on them to get on with running the country.
Police rescued and released 20 dolphins from captivity at Rapata Village on Kolombangara island, Western Province on Wednesday. Fourteen suspects were arrested in a joint operation by police and the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources.
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s visit to Solomon Islands gives encouragement to aspiring women leaders and girls in the country, the Governor General said. Sir Frank Kabui made the statement during a state banquet lunch with the president this afternoon during the president’s visit to Honiara.
The President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) met with the Governor General this morning and is set to address Parliament before lunch after arriving in the Solomon Islands last night.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is moving to consolidate his coalition government with the appointment of eight ministers following the resignation of nine ministers last weekend.
In a country surrounded by the sea, where fish is a staple, it is a bold statement to make. But according to Davis Kwanae, the co-owner of Auki’s Jopanara Kai Bar, there is no argument. “I reckon it is,” he said, in response to SIBC’s question on whether Jopanara did, in fact, have the best fish
The country’s tropical cyclone season has begun. November to April is the normal tropical cyclone season for Solomon Islands. The country is also currently experiencing La Niña conditions, which cause above average rainfall.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force will be mounting a massive operation for the arrival of Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen tomorrow. At the weekly media conference today, Police Commissioner Matthew Varley said more than 200 officers will be involved in the security operation for the…
Headhunters and grandmothers led to the crowning of the new chief of the Kadevuru Sinaqi tribe of Isabel and Roviana. Gloria Sibisopere, a descendant of a woman who was taken by headhunters from the tribe in Isabel Province, was last week enthroned as its chief in Ilangana, Munda in Western…
The search for two escapees who have been at large for nearly two weeks is over. Police recaptured Monday both men who escaped from custody at the Honiara Central Magistrates’ Court on October 18.
