Minister for the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) Hon. Rexson Ramofafia said the Government has solidified its dedication to good governance and improving essential services through its 2025 budget. With the theme “Accelerating Accountable and Transformative Investments,” the budget aims to directly benefit the lives of citizens and strengthen institutional accountability. “This…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has been strengthened with the swearing-in of the new Minister for Public Service Francis Sade, MP. Minister Sade was sworn in on Saturday before the Governor-General, David Tiva Kapu, at Government House. Minister Sade’s swearing-in ceremony was witnessed by the Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, MP, and…
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers in Auki have recently arrested a 37-year-old male for carrying about liquor for sale without license in Auki Malaita province. Malaita Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa said, “Frontline officers were approached and informed of the suspect’s doings by a concerned person who witnessed the exchange…
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers in Auki have recently arrested a 20-year-old male person for throwing rocks at a teacher’s house at Alotaa community high school in Lilisiana, Malaita province. Malaita Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Tex Tafoa said, “the suspect was drunk when he went into the school compound and threw rocks at…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation, GNUT, says it is ‘rock solid’ and will defeat the Motion of No Confidence scheduled for Monday 16th December, 2024. In a show of unwavering resolve, the GNUT regime has declared its readiness to defeat the impending Motion of No Confidence against Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP.…
The National Stadium in Honiara has been confirmed as the venue for the remaining match days of the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup 2024, as announced by the Government’s Local Organising Committee (LOC). The decisive matches are scheduled for Sunday, December 15, Wednesday, December 18, and Saturday, December 21. After two thrilling days at the iconic…
RESIDENTS of Gizo have expressed sadness over the removal of the iconic Naru trees that stood for decades near the Solomon Airlines office. The trees, some well-loved landmark, evoked fond memories for many in the community who had come to appreciate their presence over the years. According to a staff from Solomon Airlines, the decision…
PPC asserts there is no legal issue prohibiting political parties from raising overseas funds THE Solomon Islands Political Parties Commission sees no legal issue with registered political parties seeking funding from overseas sources. This statement follows an investigation by the online media platform In-depth Solomons, which revealed that the President of the Ownership, Unity and…
Businessman Bartlett ordered to pay back $1M advanced from CEMA after a failed $7M deal for Hammock Beach SELF-MADE businessman, Alex Bartlett has been ordered to pay back $1 million he advanced from the Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) earlier this year. The CEMA Board decided two weeks ago to give Mr Bartlett, the founder…
THE Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCA) is optimistic that the country’s tourism industry will achieve its target of be a billion-dollar industry by 2035. MCA Permanent Secretary Banyan Sivoro expressed optimism about the future of the tourism industry as a major foreign receipt earner through increased visitor arrivals when the MCA ministerial Executive appeared…