The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) Dr samson Viulu is representing the Solomon Islands Government at the twenty second session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) as head of delegation in New York this week. The UNPFII is an annual conference hosted at the UN headquarters in…
PM Sogavare moves to reshuffle some of his cabinet ministers in a move to restore DCGA’s stability ahead of PG23 and the 2024 NGE A MAJOR reshuffle involving at least three senior Cabinet Ministers is imminent, according to insiders. The aim, it is understood, is to restore stability in government as the country prepares for…
The Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea 13th Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) concluded last Friday with the signing of the Outcomes by both heads of delegation, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Solomon Islands, Colin Beck and Deputy Secretary (Policy) of the Department of Foreign Affairs of Papua New…
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP was at the airport this morning to farewell the Governor General Sir David Vunagi who left the country to attend the coronation of King Charles III in England. Joining the Prime Minister to farewell Sir David were the Speaker of National Parliament, Hon. Patteson Oti, the Chief Justice Sir…
THE Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has explained how they disposed expired vaccines from hospitals and clinics in the country. Deputy Secretary for the MHMS, Dr Nemia Bainivalu, explained that in the press conference last Friday he said when vaccines expire at hospitals and clinics, the next step is for MHMS to remove…
TWELVE Solomon Islanders who are beneficiaries of the Australia Awards Scholarship have graduated after successfully completing their studies overseas. A statement from the Australia High Commission in Honiara said Australia is proud to support these talented and resilient scholars who successfully completed their studies despite the challenges of the pandemic. The statement said these scholars…
NO one is above the law. Member of Parliament for East Are’Are Hon Peter Kenilorea Junior echoed this sentiment to remind MPs that they should not point fingers at criminals when they themselves might be involved in actions that are perceived to be corrupt, at the very least. Hon Kenilorea made this statement in response…
THE prosecution will be making an order to forfeit money belonging to the One Link Pacifica boss, Charles Dora, held in a suspense account to the state. It was heard in the Honiara Magistrate Court yesterday that the claim will be filed in the High Court at the end of this month. Dora, after his…
MEMBER of Parliament for West Kwaio Hon Claudius Teiifi says Parliament should legislate strategic infrastructures to enable immunity from interference by governments of the day. Speaking in Parliament during his vote of thanks to the Governor General’s Speech from the Throne today, Hon Teiifi said by doing so, the planning, designing, construction and management of…
A SOLOMON Islander who joined the Royal Navy in the United Kingdom has the privileged to meet Princess Anne, Royal, last week. According to the Catholic Archdiocese of Honiara, Sebastine Kavaliliu is a youth member of the church and the first Solomon Islander to join the Royal Navy. Mr Kavaliliu met Princess Anne, who is…