PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has defended his recent SBD2.1 million back-to-back trip to the Gulf States of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saying that an immediate budgetary support worth SBD8.3 million secured from Riyadh alone outweighs the trip expenses. Speaking at a press conference prior to his departure to Jakarta Indonesia for…
SOLOMON Islands Government through the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination is working with the Government of the Republic of Indonesia on a five-year development cooperation framework. This was announced by Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele at a press conference prior departure to Jakarta onFriday for the inauguration of Indonesia’s new President and new Vice President. PM…
The Solomon Islands Australia Alumni Association (SIAAA) successfully held their annual gala on 19 October 2024, celebrating the strong partnership between Solomon Islands and Australia through tertiary study links. The gala was honoured with the presence of the Minister for Education and Human Resources Development Tozen Leokana, Catherine Launa Nori Member of Parliament (MP) for Isabel (Maringe/Kokota), Acting Australian…
The Minister of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) has solidified Solomon Islands development cooperation with Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This followed a meeting by Minister Rexon Ramofafia with the visiting JICA Senior Vice President Hataeda Mikio. In a meeting on Monday 21st October, Minister Ramofafia expressed deep appreciation for JICA’s long…
The Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale has called on the RSIPF to urgently provide an update on the status of the criminal investigations into the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) report. Wale noted that since the release of the report, the public has been left in the dark regarding the progress of investigations, as the RSIPF…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) is appealing to vehicle owners to come forward and report damages to their vehicles. Police made this call in light of reports circulating on social media of vehicles being targeted in relation to abduction reports in Honiara. RSIPF Commissioner, Mostyn Mangau said, the RSIPF is aware of the…
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) is appealing to social media users to be mindful and responsible when posting things on social media. The RSIPF in a statement said posting deliberate false information on social media will only cause more panic and fear in communities. Police made this appeal as more social media accounts posted…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has witnessed the inauguration of the new President of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Prabowo Subianto on Sunday morning, 20th October 2024. He was amongst all the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) leaders that graced the ceremony. The inauguration brought together leaders from around the world. For the MSG, the leaders…
Honiara City Council (HCC) has received a significant boost to its waste management efforts, courtesy of the CAUSE Project. The essential tools were handed over on Thursday 17th October 2024 which are aimed at improving the cleanliness and environmental hygiene of the city. The contribution package comprises of 100 wheely bins, 2000 plastic bags, 80 garden…
The Solomon Islands’ stance on West Papua is rooted in dialogue and consultation rather than confrontation. Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele told media before departing for Indonesia on Thursday. PM Manele, along with other Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) leaders, was invited to attend the inauguration of Indonesia’s new President, Prabowo Subianto, and Vice President, Gibran…