The National Parliament has been reminded about the need to spend public finances wisely on strategic priorities. The Governor General (GG) His Excellency Sir Reverend David Tiva Kapu issued the reminder when delivering his traditional speech from the Throne in Parliament this morning, Thursday 24th April. Sir David said it is important that spending of…
The National Parliament of Solomon Islands today, Thursday 24th April commenced the Third Meeting of the 12th Parliament, with the ceremonial Speech from the Throne delivered by His Excellency the Governor General, Sir David Tiva Kapu. The Governor General was formally invited by Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, in accordance with Standing Order 7(4), to…
A total of thirty-three participants from the private sector and members of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) have successfully completed a two-day intensive Food Safety Training aimed at enhancing food production standards across the country. Organized by SICCI under its Export Industry Develop department, the training was facilitated in collaboration with…
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Mr. Ali Saad Mohamed Habab Al-Hajri, on Wednesday presented his Letter of Credence to the Governor General of Solomon Islands, His Excellency Sir David Tiva Kapu, at Government House. Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu congratulated Ambassador Al-Hajri on his…
Gizo Hospital at the provincial capital of Western Province has recorded a steady rise in malaria cases over the past few weeks and months. Health officials at the hospital confirmed that most of the recent cases are Plasmodium vivax (PV), one of the two most common types of malaria parasites in the Solomon Islands. Speaking…
A MAN accused of taking part in the November 2021 riot in Honiara was discharged on Tuesday in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court. The discharge comes after the prosecution made an application to withdraw the charge of Taking Part in an Unlawful Assembly against Joe Lefoto’o. The application was made under section 190 (2) (b) (ii)…
Two local contractors have commenced essential road drainage maintenance and clean-up operations along the Honiara Main Highway. They started operation in the past two weeks. Niter Civil Construction is responsible for the stretch from Henderson Court to the Ranadi Roundabout. SINBAD Construction is managing activities from the Ranadi Roundabout to the Honiara City Council junction.…
Government’s intention to explore a labour mobility scheme that would see Solomon Islands nurses and doctors sent to the Cook Islands has been slammed by the Opposition Hon Matthew Wale describing the move as ‘short sighted and reckless.’ In a statement today, Wednesday, Wale said the Prime Minister’s recent announcement reflects his disconnect from…
THE stability and solidarity of the ruling Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has come under question mark. Critics say if GNUT is really stable, why the secret meeting between former Prime Minister, now Minister of Finance and Treasury, Hon Manasseh Sogavare and former Prime Minister and MP for Central Honiara, Hon Gordon Darcy…
Guadalcanal Province has topped the number of successful recipients that are benefiting under the Cocoa and Coconut Revolving Fund (CCRF) valued at $2.3million The names of the successful recipients were released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) this week. Out of the 57 successful applications, Guadalcanal Province has 13 recipients of which ten…