Speaker of National Parliament has suspended Parliament to 2pm this afternoon, Tuesday 6th May to allow time to address issues surrounding the non-appearance of no confidence motion in Tuesday’s order paper.After nearly two hours of waiting Speaker of National Parliament Patteson Oti appeared into the Chamber and told the Members of the Parliament (MP) that…
The Pacific Towing Solomon Islands Office announced the signing of four new Cadets to the Maritime Cadet Program to undergo pre-sea training at the Solomon Islands Maritime College (SIMC) this year. The training is important for them before relocating them to attend full time study at the Pacific Centre of Maritime Studies (PCMS) of the…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has officially honoured the first recipients of the Cocoa and Coconut Revolving Fund (CCRF), acknowledging their vital contributions to strengthening the nation’s cocoa and coconut industries. In a ceremony held on Friday, 2 May, MAL Minister Franklyn Derek Wasi personally presented cheque payments to 57 outstanding buyers, traders,…
A two-day review of the first draft regulations for the Constituency Development Funds (CDF) Act 2023 was held last week. The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) senior management successfully conducted the review. The first draft was produced by the Attorney General’s Chamber (AGC) based on the ‘Drafting Instructions’ prepared and submitted by the MRD. The…
A primary purpose of the Government Vehicle Fleet Management Policy, currently under consultation, is to enhance efficiency, reduce operational costs, and ensure accountability in the management of government fleet assets. Once finalized, the policy will apply to all government ministries, departments, agencies, and affiliated entities that utilize government vehicles, including those with ‘G’ and ‘X’…
ALL Honiara-based schools are suspended their classes on Tuesday in light of the motion of no confidence. This followed requests by all Honiara-based Education Providers, the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development said while issuing the directives. The decision is to ensure the safety of students and staff during tomorrow’s parliament session. Its understood,…
CHINESE President Xi Jinping is scheduled to pay a state visit to Russia from May 7 to 10 to attend celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War in Moscow, Beijing announced on Sunday. The visit, which comes amid growing global uncertainties, including rising trade protectionism and unilateralism, is widely…
Ahead of the scheduled Motion of No Confidence, which is expected to be tabled in Parliament tomorrow, Tuesday 6 May 2025 the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has reaffirmed its unity and readiness. Members of the GNUT coalition convened on Monday afternoon in a caucus meeting at Cabinet, chaired by the Caucus Chairman,…
Senior officials from member countries of the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus gathered in Honiara on Monday morning for the opening of a two-day Joint Committee meeting. The meeting is chaired by Collin Beck, Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Solomon Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, and brings together representatives…
A refresher training on mindset plus and cybercrime was recently conducted for Buala police in Isabel Province. The National Crime Prevention Department (NCPD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and New Zealand Police (NZP) conducted the training. The refresher trainings focused on developing high-performing and capable teams, enhancing community engagement, and implementing crime…