Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) was pleased with the recent court of appeal ruling that clarifies the fact that resources are owned by the people. The ruling was made following a high court ruling that the beche-de-mer consignment that were surrendered to the state by the Lord Howe people of Malaita outer islands do not belonged…
The government of Solomon Islands says its Political Parties Integrity Bill is “very close” to finally becoming law. The Bill passed its second reading, despite lacking a quorum, and parliament will work through its details this week. The Bill aims to promote solidarity in parliament by providing for ‘the registration, administration and development of political…
Over recent years, SIEA has been receiving technical assistance from overseas utility companies. This year was no different with many international consultants supporting SIEA with trainings to build staff capacity and assist with planning studies to improve the service delivery of the country’s power provider. On the morning of Monday, May 5, everyone was surprised…
DESPITE suffering from theft, substantial damages to property and losing class time during the recent disaster, the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) students association had offered to assist flood victims. Next week the students association will donate some of the items they are currently collecting to the responsible authorities to be distributed to the flood…
Catholic operated Bishop Epalle school is organising a bazaar this coming Saturday. As part of kicking off preparation the school on Friday launched a flag banner with the theme: “Help Bishop Epalle School’ written on it. The launching marked days ahead of the actual Bazaar day which will be held this coming Saturday 31st May,…
Green Tourism Solomon Island Ltd made a historically visit to Kobuana Island 5km away from Bonavesta island in Central province Thursday last week where they held discussion with landowning groups. The discussion was based on a proposed holiday package project formulated by Green Tourism which will include the island. The visit allowed the officials to…
Rodrick Bay Hideaway has thanked Solomon Island Visitors Bureau (SIVB) for its support towards the preparation of the up-coming yacht festival. To be hosted by Rodrick Bay Hideaway, it would run from 27th -30th of June. SIVB upon request from Rodrick Bay Hideaway donated $10,000 towards preparation of the event. Further funding support will be…
Green Tourism Solomon Island Ltd has successfully completed its week-long evaluation and inspection of four (4) eco-tourism properties on Florida Island, Central Island province last week. The evaluation and inspection was conducted at four eco-tourism properties namely Roderick Bay Hideaway, Roderick Bay Beach Resort, Pota Saurangi Eco-Lodge, and Tapuipui Island Resort. The inspection started off…
The Republic of China (ROC) Taiwan has formally released the first payment of the “2014 ROC funding support to the Solomon Islands government. This amount catered for the 50 MPs constituencies and the remaining 2013 ROC Funding support (covering 20 constituencies against their acquittal report). The funding support in the total amount SBD$22.5M was presented…
A call has been issued by the Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) on the Solomon Islands Government to make it illegal for anyone to buy or collect voter registration cards. Last week, TSI’s Advocacy Legal Advice Centre (ALAC) received a report that an intending candidate from a Honiara constituency is not only buying voters ID cards,…