The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will re-open the Chinatown Police Post today in a brief ceremony. As part of the reopening the post the Minister of Police and National Security will officiate at the occasion. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Honiara City Police Jack Balaga said; the re-opening is a great achievement. “It is…
A ground breaking ceremony to formalise the commencement of the SBD$190 million international sea port at the Solomon Islands Ports Authority will be held today. Funded by the government of Japan through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) it will officially launch by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and Japan Ambassador His Excellency Kenichi Kimiya. The two…
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare received a delegation from the Western Provincial Government yesterday morning, pledging its commitment to work with the Democratic Coalition for Change Government in implementing its policy intentions for the Western Province. The delegation led by Billy Veo, Acting Premier and Minister for Lands and Housing told the Prime Minister that the…
SECURITY guard Michael Maelea lost four of his fingers when bank robbers hacked him with a machete outside Westpac Bank in Honiara, Monday. He’s now scarred for life and may not be able to find employment again. Two days after the shocking incident that landed him in hospital, Mr Maelea said he has decided to…
THE Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government’s four year budget will cost $20 billion, according to its published policy strategy handbook released during their launch on Tuesday. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare highlighted in his government’s policy statement that his government is determined to bring about positive changes. Mr Sogavare said these changes will come about…