RSIPF officers in the Central Islands Province provincial capital Tulagi are investigating the sinking of a tug boat near Buguna Island about 6.30pm last night Thursday 27 July and one missing crew member. There were seven crew on board the tug boat when it sank. The tug boat was pulling a barge when the incident…
AN Open Shot Put Challenge is set for this Saturday at the Multipurpose Hall. Junior Anisi from Athletics Solomon said the competition is part of the athletics preparation for Mini Games in Vanuatu, December 2017. “We will be selecting best players from this competition to join our training squad in preparation for the Vanuatu Mini…
Member of Parliament (MP) for East Honiara Douglas Ete urged parliament that the former MP for West Honiara Yukio Sato must be commended for his tireless efforts that led to restoration of peace, Law and Order in this country. Speaking on Thursday at the committee of the whole house in parliament to deliberate on the…
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The Makira Ulawa Provincial Executive has demanded a logging company operating in that province to pay up its license fees by today. The Poly Logging company owes the province SBD350,000.00 for this and last financial year, according to a statement from the provincial executive. The statement said the company’s new general manager early this week…
The Solomon Islands Ambassador to the United States of America His Excellency Robert Sisilo, presented his credentials to the United States President His Excellency Donald Trump on Friday 21 July 2017 at the White House, in Washington DC. Prior to the credential ceremony, the Ambassador also met with United States Chief of Protocol and other…
For the first time after many years, all of the executive positions in the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force have been substantively filled during the recent promotions approved by the Police and Prison Service Commission. The executive positions in the RSIPF include Assistant Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners and the Commissioner. There are currently four Assistant Commissioner…
The people of Rennell and Bellona Province have celebrated the province’s 24th Second Appointed Day with a call for greater cooperation amongst its people to advance their development aspirations. A statement from Government Communication Unit said, Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Manasseh Maelanga who officiated at the occasion made the call on Tuesday on Bellona Island.…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade reaffirms the Government’s commitment on the establishment of the Solomon Islands High Commission in London. The Solomon Islands High Commission to the UK, which became operational on 3rd April 2017, is part of the Governments commitment in enhancing bilateral and multilateral ties with the UK. As result,…
Solomon Islands Submarine Cable Company (SISCC) is in the process of sorting out the issue related to Huawei International, as part of the process of obtaining their Cable landing permits for Australia. The company made the response following reports yesterday that Australian government intends to withhold issuing a landing permit to Australia because of the…