Funds to construct an official residence for the Prime Minister (PM) has been secured, the process now is to await the Central Tender Board (CTB) to approve a small variation to the construction drawings by the architect. After consultations with the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC), the architect has been advised on…
The UK has set a record for 2024-2025 awarding seven Chevening scholarships to brilliant applicants from Solomon Islands. The prestigious Chevening Scholarship scheme is celebrating 40 years of success. Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals from diverse backgrounds who can demonstrate the commitment and skills needed to become future leaders. The scholarship offers full financial…
Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Mines, Energy, and Rural Electrification, Bradley Tovosia has vowed to push the “Pacific Water and Waste Water (PWWW) Agenda” at the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Summit in Honiara next year. Tovosia successfully represented the Solomon Islands at the 8th Pacific Water & Waste Water Ministerial Forum in Rarotonga, Cook…
OUT of constituency voting is one of the Electoral Reforms high on the agenda proposed by the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) as part of pursuing changes to the election system. Apart from the out of constituency voting, government is to consider the reform to allow for ongoing registration. These Electoral Reforms are…
Corruption remains an extremely seriously corrosive influence that has so far shown itself to be resilient against efforts to fight it. Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale highlighted this during his response to the Speech from the Throne in Parliament on Monday. He said corruption has been so resilient in government because it is tolerated by…
SOLOMON Islands (SI) medical nurses and doctors may soon be heading to Vanuatu to work under the Health Workers South South Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed last week. The signing of the MOU was sealed on Friday 6th September 2024 at the closure of the 8th Asia Pacific Parliamentarian Forum on Global Health held in Port…
Solomon Islanders expect the Prime Minister (PM) as leader of government to maintain discipline over government, especially over his ministers. Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale made the statement in response to the Speech from the throne in Parliament on Monday. He said political calculations and expediency often render a Prime Minister, by choice, to…
The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) is an enemy of agriculture in Solomon Islands and other parts of Melanesia. It destroys palm plantations and livelihoods. The damage caused by these beetles reduces the number of coconuts available for food and drinking and can eventually kill the tree, threatening food security and the businesses involved in producing…
Solomon Islands Council of Trade Union (SICTU) has successfully held its 2nd Council meeting on the 29th August 2024. SICTU is the umbrella body of the Trade Unions in Solomon Islands and the members of SICTU are: 1. Solomon Islands Public employees union (SIPEU) 2. Solomon Islands Teachers Association (SINTA) 3. Solomon Islands Medical Association (SIMA) 4. Solomon Islands Nursing Association…
The High Court on Friday 6th September 2024 handed down its decision by dismissing previous enforcement orders and claims by Pari Development Company about various land parcels in Noro, Western Province. The Honourable Chief Justice delivered the decision which was welcomed by the Ministry of Lands Housing & Survey (MLHS), in a statement issued by…