THE Minister of Forestry and Research, Makario Tagini has emphasised the need for the introduction of a comprehensive legislation to govern the implementation of the new federal system. Minister Tagini was contributing to the debate on the Constitution (Amendment) (Constituent Assembly Sitting) Bill 2024. He asserted that developing a robust legal structure is essential to…
PAYROLL services at the Ministry of Finance and Treasury have received an efficiency upgrade following the handover of nine new computer monitors from Australia. The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) is one of the largest employers in Solomon Islands and the Payroll Division has the important responsibility of managing payroll for the whole of government. The…
THE Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) has boosted its headquarters (HQ) workforce in Honiara with a fresh round of new recruits to support service delivery to the people of the 50 constituencies across the country. The new officers were recruited from the MRD’s recent recruitment activity. The officers, who have been assigned work in various…
“When the road is good, life is good.” Christmas has come early for those living along Malaita’s South Road, with the 42km from Auki to Mao’a Bridge reopening after years of closure. The comments of South Road tyre repair store owner, Mr Jude Sukulu echoes the thoughts of everyone living along Malaita’s restored South Road. The…
THE Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) has successfully concluded its week-long series of awareness on the Constituency Development Funds (CDF) Act 2023 for Central Makira Constituency (CMC) fortnight ago. The educational awareness programme was conducted from 8 to 14 December in collaboration with the Central Makira Constituency (CMC) Office. Central Makira constituents dubbed the awareness…
The Leader of the Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has highlighted the heavy responsibility of running a government and stressed the need for integrity and accountability in leadership. Contributing to the motion of sine die, Hon. Wale reminded National Leaders that they serve as trustees on behalf of the people, and that abandoning this role leads…
The contract to introduce an air navigation system in Makira-Ulawa and Temotu Provinces has been signed, and processes to introduce them are now underway. This contract, supported by the World Bank through the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), will include the supply and installation of modern equipment known as Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast…
THE Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to Solomon Islands, Cai Weiming has assured that China will continue to provide assistance to Solomon Islands within its capacity and to seek development through win-win cooperation based on the vision of President Xi Jinping for the building of a community with shared future. Ambassador Cai…
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese jointly announced a transformational new step in the bilateral relationship between the Solomon Islands and Australia. In response to a request by Solomon Islands, and following discussions initiated between Prime Ministers in June 2024, Australia will provide a package of support to grow the size of the…
THE Honiara City Council (HCC) has passed its 2025 Budget worth $60,700,200.00 on Friday 13 December during its final sitting for this year. The session concluded with the Sine Die Motion, where the Lord Mayor Cr Eddie Kasuteé Siapu expressed gratitude to fellow councilors, the HCC management team and staff for their dedication and unwavering…