The Liberation Movement for West Papua believes Melanesians in West Papua have the right to be part of the Melanesian Spearhead Group. Jacob Rumbiak, an Executive member of the Liberation Movement made the statement in a nationwide appeal through the national broadcaster this morning.
The Government has announced plans to acquire additional land to further expand town boundaries in Honiara and in provincial urban centres. Lands, Housing and Survey Minister Andrew Manepora’a told Parliament yesterday, the Ministry will embark on urban expansion project this year.
The 2015 Budget will require no additional borrowing by the Government. This is revealed by the Minister of Finance and Treasury, Snider Rini. Mr Rini explains, the budget is fully funded through the combination of domestic revenue, external budget support and cash reserves that successive…
The Finance Minister has criticised the Public Accounts Committee saying he was surprised at some of the organisations the Committee had invited to answer questions during its hearings.
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government needs a budget sub-committee to ensure its strategic priorities are adequately funded throughout its entire four-year life.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock will launch the second component of its Rural Development Project this Friday. The project is aimed towards addressing the country’s national objectives of poverty reduction and inclusive economic growth whilst improving the enabling environment for rural…
The Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) says its position on the West Papua issue is ‘unchanged’ and has called on the Democratic Coalition for Change Government to support the plight of West Papua for freedom.
Alcoholics Anonymous Solomon Islands, or AA Solomon Islands, is celebrating its second Anniversary in Honiara this weekend. The organisation is a branch of the international Alcoholics Anonymous fellowship and is a voluntary and free-of-charge “fellowship of men and women who meet together to…
A study into the feasibility of starting a national public television service is being carried out for the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) which could result in another step forward in the development of the media industry in Solomon Islands.
A concerned voter in West Honiara Constituency Charles Lesimaoma has questioned the accuracy of the voter professional list for West Honiara Constituency. Speaking to SIBC News, Mr.
The tournaments held in the West Kwara’ae constituency have ended successfully this week. The tourneys ended with a seven a side soccer knockout competition hosted by the newly elected Provincial Member for Ward Four, West Kwara’ae, Steward Mani.
Honiara City Clerk Charles Kelly has described the recent Honiara City Council elections as the beginning of a new era as they venture into the development and progress of the council. Mr. Kelly remarked recently during a function to welcome the newly elected Honiara City Mayor in Honiara.
President of the Solomon Islands Pan-Melanesia Congress Party Martin Matai seeks explanations from the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission on ballot papers without stamps at Kombito Polling station, East Honiara Constituency.
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission says it has completed all preparations for the National General Election on Wednesday. Eight hundred and sixty seven Polling Stations will open around the country tomorrow morning, ready for more than 287,000 registered voters to cast their votes.
The Premier of Western Province urges all eligible voters in the province to make the 2014 elections a peaceful one. The Western Province Premier made the statement following incidences of aggressive behaviour in the past weeks from contesting candidates and their supporters.
Commonwealth observers, led by a former PNG Prime Minister Sir Mekere Morauta, move into position today in seven of Solomon Islands nine provinces in preparation for Wednesday’s elections. The Group flew into the country last week and their deployment began yesterday.
Registered Political Parties are the only parties that will be able to form a coalition for the next government as prescribed by the Political Parties Integrity Act, says the Political Parties Commission.
A contingent of Australian riot police is among more than 90 Participating Police Officers (PPF) being flown to Solomon Islands ahead of next week’s elections.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) says there has been overwhelming support from communities within the Northern and Eastern regions of Malaita Province over a visit to the regions by police.
A concerned parent and board member of White River Community High School Charles Lesimaoma has called on the White River School authority to urgently organise an Annual General Meeting for the school. Mr Lesimaoma told SIBC News the call is important to audit the school’s financial report for 2014.
