WORK on establishing a new cemetery for Honiara City at Gilbert Camp, East Honiara, is making steady progress. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare informed Parliament yesterday during the Committee of the Whole House scrutiny to the 2024 Appropriation Bill 2023. Member of Parliament (MP) for Small Malaita Rick Hou asked for an update on the project…
Mr. Victor Ngele was sworn in as Electoral Commissioner to the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) by the Governor General, Honorable Sir David Vunagi on Friday 8th December 2024. Hailed from Guadalcanal Province Mr. Ngele was appointed under Section 57(6) of the Constitution. Section 57 (6) sets out the necessary qualifications for membership of the…
The Leader of the Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has criticized Government’s persistent failure to expand the Country’s small and narrow-based economy, stating that the 2024 budget offers no solution to this problem. Hon. Wale made the statement during the 2024 appropriation 2023 Bill debate in Parliament. While the Government has repeatedly acknowledged the economy’s vulnerability…
THE current bad weather situation has forced most shipping operators to cancel their trips to most of the provinces. With the festive season nearing its peak, most people are now planning to travel back to their provinces. However, the negative impacts of Cyclone Jasper are felt nationwide and most ships are taking shelter at nearby…
$600 fine, 10 hours counseling for land corruption case THE Acquisition Officer who falsified documents produced to the Ministry of Lands, Housing & Survey (MLHS) about land acquired for mining on Rennell island in Renbel Province in 2015 has been fined $600. Principal Magistrate Tearo Beneteti yesterday also included 10 hours of counseling for the…
…as MRD signed off initial $3 million under PRC’s new US$10 million partnership program for two community projects IT’S the dawn of a new era for rural development in Solomon Islands as the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) begun the implementation of its new “Rural Sustainable Development Program” (RSDP) with the signing off of funding…
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) under Solomons’ International Assistance Force (SIAF) have worked alongside the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) to airlift medical supplies to different hospitals in Solomon Islands. The ADF logistics with the support from Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) with the NH90 helicopter which successfully airlift the needed medical supplies…
AS the Pacific Games unfold in Honiara in November 2023, a surge in regional travel has increased the potential risks related to the introduction and spread of harmful pests and diseases. The Pacific Community (SPC), in close collaboration with Biosecurity Solomon Islands (BSI) and Solomon Islands Biosecurity Development Program (SIBDP) administered by the Australian Department…
Dear Editor, I agree with Fiji soccer head coach Rob Sherman that Fiji ” dominated much areas of the game ” against the Solomon Islands (FT 29/11). Fiji did not dominate where it mattered in the final analysis which is in the goal scoring department. That’s where Solomon Islands dominated. That’s what counts. That’s what’s…
MEET Hency Charles, the man not only helping to keep Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers in shape as a fitness advisor but also the Captain of the Solomon Islands Swimming Team for the 17th Pacific Games. On 23 November, the RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau and Australian Federal Police (AFP) Solomon Islands Commander Heath…