BY-ELECTIONS UPDATE

Counting for the Paripao ward and West Guadalcanal Constituency by-elections will commence once all the formalities are completed. By-elections for the two regions were held on Wednesday 4th June. Most of the counting officials are in Honiara for the start of the counting process. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Jasper Anisi provides an update before lunch…

Mai-Maasina Green Belt’s revolutionary model to conservation to celebrate World Environment Day

As the world marks World Environment Day on June 5, the United Nations Development Programme in Solomon Islands as part of the Pacific MCO contributes widely to a more sustainable environment using natural resources sustainably and increasing resilience to climate change and disasters.  Among our programming, today we proudly shines a spotlight on a transformative,…

Minister Waneoroa encourages constituency officers to be diligent in their roles 

Constituency Officers involved in the implementation of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) program have been urged to discharge their duties with diligence. This cames Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) CDF Governance Training and Program Implementation Workshop successfully ended on Thursday last week, with calls for Honourable Minister for Rural Development, Daniel Waneoroa, MP, made the…

Weak legal system fuels injustice, says former legal officer 

The country’s legal system continue to operate under growing scrutiny, with allegations of systemic weaknesses and corruption contributing to a climate of impunity for the country’s political and business elites.While petty criminals are swiftly prosecuted and punished, those accused of major offences often involving millions of dollars—rarely face the full force of the law.In an…

Health infrastructure team attend training in Aust

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Health Infrastructure Department Manager together with other Solomon Islands Government Ministries, Honiara City Council and the State-Owned Enterprises attended an intensive 5-days training program designed to enhance infrastructure knowledge specific to the Solomon Islands in Sydney, Australia.  The objectives of the training were to empower participants as…

Drivers in Auki advised on load capacity 

Following the successful completion of emergency repair work at Fiu Bridge over the weekend, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development’s (MID) Transport Infrastructure Management Service Division (TIMSD) advises vehicle owners and local businesses in Malaita Province to exercise caution regarding the bridge’s load capacity. Due to its age and structural integrity, it is strongly recommended that…

SI new Ambassador to Indonesia commissioned 

Her Excellency Gladys Kamia Isihanua has been commissioned as the new Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia during a formal ceremony held on Tuesday morning at Government House. The Governor General of Solomon Islands, His Excellency Sir David Tiva Kapu officiated the ceremony. Present at the ceremony were the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External…