LEADER of Opposition Matthew Wale has called on the Prime Minister to clarify the allegations in the media in relation to the sufferance wharves saga. In a statement on Tuesday, Hon Wale said the Prime Minister’s silence on the matter has raised a lot of suspicion from the public. He said the ongoing revelations in…
Port Moresby: Prime Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele, Tuesday morning joined Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape, and invited Pacific leaders, dignitaries, and distinguished guests at Independence Hill, Parliament precinct, for the historic dawn flag raising ceremony commemorating Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary. The solemn and moving ceremony marked exactly 50 years since…
A high-level team from the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey arrived in Auki on Monday for a three-day consultation meeting commencing Tuesday. The delegation is led by Permanent Secretary Stanley Waleanisia and Commissioner of Lands, Alan McNeil. The team was officially welcomed by Malaita Province Premier Elijah Asilaua, members of the provincial executive, and…
HONIARA – The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM), showcased a suite of national resilience tools at a side event during the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM54). The event, themed “Unpacking Resilience: Strengthening Systems, Capacities and Practical Solutions,” was held at the NHA Food Court, Aquatic Center, Panatina. These…
Twenty-two (22) police officers from across the Solomon Islands commenced a six-week Prosecutor Qualifying Course in Honiara, marking a significant step in strengthening the nation’s frontline legal capacity. The course supported by Australian government was formally opened by Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Andrew Kelesi, who delivered a keynote address urging participants to uphold fairness,…
The Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Communication and Aviation, Hon. Frederick Kologeto, conveys on behalf of the Cabinet and the Government Caucus, sincere condolences on the passing of the late Jackson Fiulaua, former Member of Parliament for the Central Kwara’ae Constituency. The late Fiulaua passed away in Honiara on Sunday, 14th September, at the…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, joined regional and international dignitaries in Port Moresby for the Anniversary Dinner on the eve of Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence celebrations, hosted by the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Hon. James Marape, at the iconic APEC Haus. The dinner was held on Monday. Prime Minister Manele was accompanied…
The high visibility presence of police officers in Noro and Munda, Western Province during last week’s Pacific Islands Forum Leaders (PIFL) Retreat in Noro has seen a very peaceful week for the communities. Residents said, both centres experienced calm and peace throughout the week leading up to the retreat. Streets were quiet, people went about their business without disturbance, and night-time noise levels…
The people of Solomon Islands have been acknowledged for their exceptional hospitality and combined hard work during the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting in the country last week. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele expressed on behalf of the National Government, extended his heartfelt gratitude following the successful hosting of the weeklong event. Prime Minister Manele acknowledged the tireless efforts…
Solomon Islands has joined the rest of the world in celebrating the annual International Day of Democracy on Monday. This year’s celebration, held at the FOPA Village in East Honiara, carried the theme “Youth Voices, United Choices: Youth in Democratic Action.” Delivering the keynote address as Guest of Honour, the Acting Prime Minister, Honourable Fredrick Kologeto, MP,…