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…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP had an engaging and informed meeting with Ocean conservation advocator, the Prince of Monaco, Albert II (Albert Alexandre Louis Pierre Grimaldi) and National Geography Pristine Seas expedition specialists onboard research vessel ‘ARGO’. Prime Minister Manele was accompanied by the Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Mines, Energy and…
Community leaders from the South Guadalcanal Constituency (SGC) have pledged to work closely with the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) to support the CDF Act 2023 awareness program in their communities. This assurance was made in an awareness session organized by the constituency office in collaboration with MRD purposely for community leaders in Honiara on…
The School Cyber Awareness Program that has been delivered to over 10,000 students, teachers and interested groups has imparted vital online safety information to those who receive it. The program is a result of collaboration between the National Crime Prevention Department (NCPD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), the Cyber Emergency Response Team…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele last week received a courtesy call from Dr Rhonda Robinson, Director of the Geoscience, Energy, and Maritime Division of the Pacific Community (SPC). Ms. Robinson was accompanied by three of her senior staff members. They used the opportunity to provide updates on the Pacific Humanitarian Warehousing Program, water and sanitation,…
In a celebratory gathering, the Ministry of Police, National Security & Correctional Services (MPNSCS) last week hosted a farewell and welcome event to bid a heartfelt goodbye to the outgoing China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) Team 5 at the same time welcome the incoming Team 6 as they embark on the next chapter of collaboration.…
Six students from the Solomon Islands proudly graduated from Fulton Adventist University College in Nadi, Fiji during a memorable ceremony held on Sunday, 24th November 2024. The event, graced by families, friends, and distinguished guests, celebrated the achievements of students from across the Pacific under the inspiring theme, “Enlighten to Shine.” The 165 graduates, representing…
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) under the Serious Crime Unit had arrested the first shop owner for breaching the Single Use Plastic ban regulation. Xian Pan Li a Chinese business man was arrested for using plastic cups and spoon at his restaurant shop at Tandai High Way, West of Honiara. RSIPF in collaboration with…
As part of ongoing implementation of Access to Education Policy, Senior Management representatives of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) officiated in the handed over two staff houses to Selwyn College on Thursday 21 November 2024. The two staff houses were handed over by Deputy Secretary Cooperate Services, Coldrine Kolae and was…