Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the National Traffic Department in Honiara are investigating a traffic incident involving a G-plated vehicle and a bus along the Vura road, opposite the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) School on 22 December 2022. It is alleged that the G-plated vehicle was owned by the Ministry of Infrastructure Department and…
RSIPV Gizo is back on station and fully operational following maintenance work in Australia. The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) welcomed RSIPV Gizo and its crew back to Honiara following maintenance in Australia with a small ceremony at Aola Base in Honiara on 21 December 2022. Australian High Commissioner Dr Lachlan Strahan said “the…
THE United States of America (USA) is spending nearly SBD100 million in refurbishing its new Embassy premises in East Honiara, unconfirmed reports have said. Officials from Washington DC were in Honiara earlier this month to hold further discussions with the owner of Panatina Plaza, where the new US Embassy would be located. “Yes, the owner…
THE Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has commended the people of Western and Choiseul provinces for their good behaviour during their provincial assembly elections. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Western Province, Chief Superintendent Mathias Lenialu said, “I would like to thank the people of Western Province and Choiseul Province for the great behaviour shown during…
MHMS Permanent Secretary explains medical supplies, drugs distribution delays in parliament THE National Government through the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has given reasons for the delay in distributing medical drugs to rural health centres and hospitals in the provinces. MHMS Minister, Culwick Togamana, outlined two of the main reasons in parliament yesterday…
Hon. Jeremiah Manele has met Government officials from the United Arab Emirates as the oil rich Arab nation prepares to host COP 28 in November 2023. Minister Manele was accompanied by Ambassador Moses Kouni Mose and UAE businessman entrepreneur Mr. Mohammed Albloushi and met with H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and…
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare acknowledged Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) for their political maturity and love for the country. PM Sogavare highlighted this during the sine die motion he moved to allow MPs to speak on issues of their interest. The Prime Minister pointed out that the violence…
GOVERNMENT through the Ministry of Women, Youths, Children and Family Affairs plans to build a new Care Centre for each province per year. That’s according to the Minister responsible Freda Rotutafi Rangirei, Tuesday, in her response to a question raised by the Opposition Leader in Parliament during committee stage of the 2023 budget debate. Under the budget…
Solomon Islands Broadband Tower Company coming soon SOLOMON Islands Government will establish a new state-owned enterprise (SOE) ‘Solomon Islands Broadband Tower Company’ to look after the 161 towers to be built around the country. This was revealed by the Minister of Communication and Aviation (MCA) in response to a question raised by the Opposition leader…
COUNTING of ballot papers for both Choiseul and Western Provincial election is now underway. The one day election was successfully held yesterday. For Western Province three counting centers are; Seghe, Noro and Gizo. Counting at Gizo already started around lunch time for Ranongah, Simbo, Vella and then Gizo Wards. A Police have already set up a…