Moves to penalise foreigners violating investment laws By LESLEY SANGA The government is finally taking action against foreigners who are engaging in businesses reserved for locals. These actions will be outlined in a media conference the Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Labour & Immigration will conduct tomorrow. Minister William Marau and Permanent Secretary Riley Mesepitu…
Malaita premier Peter Ramohia welcomed his new Minister for Local Government and Community Development Fred Wai, Saturday. Wai is the provincial assembly member for Ward 12 in the Lau Lagoon of north Malaita. He took his Oath of Allegiance yesterday to replace Michael Maeliau, who resigned early this month. Ramohia thanked Wai for his availability…
The newly appointed Malaita provincial Minister for Local Government and Community Development Fred Wai has thanked Premier Peter Ramohia for choosing him to take up the post. Wai said this after he was sworn -in to replace Michael Maeliau, who resigned from the government early this month. Wai acknowledged the MART government for the trust…
PRIME Minister Rick Hou arrived back Friday following his back-to-back state visits to New Zealand and Australia. On arrival in Canberra this week, the Prime Minister and Madam Rachel were hosted by the Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull for dinner at his residence. The following day, the Prime Minister was also given a ceremonial welcome…
Over 100 women attended a celebration of women in leadership in Honiara, Friday. Speakers at the lunch were Australian Defence Minister Senator Marise Payne and Solomon Islands Minister for Women and Family Affairs Freda Tuki Soriacumua. Senator Payne shared her leadership journey with the assembled gathering of successful women from many different sectors. “In my…
The director of Health Division in Guadalcanal provinces, Joel Denty says they will continue to work closely with Tumurora Primary School to ensure the learning institution has a healthy environment for children. He was speaking during the handing over and official opening of the KOICA (Korea International Corporation Agency) funded toilet system at Tumurora Primary…
People who are willing to donate blood voluntarily are encouraged to come forward and donate blood to save lives. Director Medical Laboratory of the National Referral Hospital (NRH) Alfred Dofai made this call during the world blood donor day celebration last week. “Operations happen every day, complication in delivery occurs every seconds at night, our…
Consultation with Rennell & Bellona community members on the draft Traditional Governance and Customs Facilitation Bill (TGCF) 2018 has been completed successfully last week. First consultation is at Bellona atoll on Friday 1st June with the facilitating team comprised of officers from the Ministry of National Unity, Reconciliation and Peace (MNURP), Culture Division of the…
SOLOMON Islands has signed a historic Landing Party Agreement with Australia this week in Canberra. The Agreement is a significant milestone towards constructing of the international and domestic cables. It was signed between the PS of Finance and Chairman of the Board of SICCL Harry Kuma and the Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Roderick…
MINISTER of Foreign Affairs & External Trade Milner Tozaka has signed the Grant Agreement for the improvement of the Honiara International Airport project in Honiara, Friday. The Agreement was signed between Minister Tozaka and the Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Takashi Toyama. Delivering his speech during the ceremony, the Foreign Minister…