The Prime Minister, on behalf of the government and people of Solomon Islands, has conveyed a condolence message to his Papua New Guinea counterpart, James Marape, on the loss of the PNG deputy Prime Minister, late honorable Sam Basil. In a formal letter of condolence to honorable Marape, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare stated that Sam…
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at the Western border between Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Solomon Islands (SI) have arrested a 64 years old male person from Sirovai village, Koromira in Central Bougainville for breaching the State of Public Emergency (SoPE) that has been enforced. Forward Commander at the Western border…
THE Solomon Islands National University will commence lectures on Monday, the 23rd of May. A statement from the university’s executive management said the National Oversight Committee has now granted formal approval for the university to commence lectures on 23rd May. The statement said this approval was granted following recommendations from the Ministry of Health and…
THE Malaita Provincial Premier Daniel Suidani says he is not interested in contesting for the Fataleka electorate as a candidate for the upcoming national general elections. Premier Suidani was responded to claims that he is preparing to contest the 2023 national general election by forming a new political party. Following a news report on a…
OPPOSITION member and MP for West Makira Constituency Hon Derrick Manuari has raised his concern at the pace and capacity in which Solomon Islands are impelling MOU’s with China. In a statement today, Hon Manuari said after speaking to prominent Solomon Islanders, he share similar concerns that the Solomon Islands Government should think carefully about…
CHAIRMAN of the Parliamentary Foreign Relations Committee Hon Peter Kenilorea Jnr has congratulated Mrs. Jane Wa’etara on her new appointment as the country’s Ambassador to US. Hon Kenilorea in a statement today wished Ambassador Wa’etara well in her new role not only as Ambassador to US but also Solomon Islands UN Permanent Representative and High…
THE Correctional Service of Solomon Islands (CSSI) Commissioner Gabriel Manelusi on Friday paid a courtesy call to the Honiara City Council (HCC) clerk Justus Denni and works manager Eddie Gaza. A CSSI statement said the meeting was to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between CSSI and HCC concerning the engagement of inmate’s community work…
The Mascot for the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands has been revealed. The winning design was officially unveiled on Thursday 12th May, 2022 after the Sol2023 Games Organizing Committee (GOC) Board endorsed the winning entry after an expert panel of judges selected the winner from a total of over 19 entries received from…
THE New Zealand Government is providing more medical supplies for Solomon Islands as part of its ongoing COVID-19 response to enable a safe commencement of all schools nation-wide. A statement from New Zealand High Commission in Honiara said the medical equipment arrived late last month as part of its ongoing support and friendship to Solomon…
OUTSPOKEN Minister for Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration and Member of Parliament for Southeast Vella La Vella Constituency Hon Frederick Kologeto is calling on traditional land owners in the country to open their land for development. Speaking in parliament recently, Mr Kologeto said only when land is made available will investors be interested in coming…