Government Archive December 2008

Nightclub Owner Arrested and Charged

Police have arrested owner of the popular Kauvare nightclub at Kakabona, west Honiara for defying police orders to close the club.

Immediate Threats to Solomon Islands Must be Addressed: Sitai

Member of Parliament for East Makira, David Sitai, calls on the government to seriously address immediate threats to the Solomon Islands population.

Multi-Agency Team to Lord Howe Returns

The multi-agency team which travelled to assess the effects of sea inundation on Pelau and Luaniua in Lord Howe returned to the capital Sunday.

RSIP Patrol Boat Heading to Troubled Ontong Java Islands

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Patrol Boat Auki is heading to Ontong Java Islands with National Disaster Management Officers, Medical staff and Police Officers to assess the situation there.

Use of Rural Fund Heart of Debate

The use of the Rural Constituency Development Fund (RCDF) continues to be one of the country's key political issues.

Rennell-Bellona Premier Not Happy with Parliament Member

Rennell Bellona premier, Timothy Johnson, calls on the Minister for Culture and Tourism and M-P for Rennell-Bellona to apologise to provincial premiers for labelling their idea stupid.

Christians Still Discriminate HIV Positives

Discrimination and stigmatization of people living with HIV by Christian people has been reported to be widespread in various communities around the Solomon Islands.

Strong Quake Hits Solomon Islands

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck the remote Santa Cruz Islands region of the Solomon Islands Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Solomons Biggest Budget Passed in Parliament

National Parliament passed the country's biggest budget of over 4-billion dollars in its third reading yesterday.

Parliament Open Day a Great Experience

Opening the doors of the National Parliament is a welcome gesture for the general public to feel free in the big house.

NDMO Completes High Level Advocacy for Choiseul

Choiseul Province Premier Jackson Kiloe has told the National Disaster Management Office his government's priority is to allocate an office and accommodation for its Provincial Disaster Coordinator early next year.

Parliament Opens Its Doors to Public

The National Parliament of Solomon Islands, for the first time, opened its doors to the public on what is to be the first open day arranged for the big house.

Government Prioritise Reconciliation and Rehabilitation

The Government will give priority to reconciliation and rehabilitation in its 2009 $4.4 Billion Budget.

2009 Government Budget On An Increase

The Government's total Budget for 2009 stands at four point four billion dollars ($4.4 Billion SBD) representing a 27% increase on revenue and 23% on development estimates compared to the 2008 budget.

Malaita Chiefs Welcome Bill to Solve Tribal Land Dispute

The Malaita Traditional Governing Council of Chiefs (MTGCC) today welcomed the National Government's new approach to settle customary land disputes in the country.

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