Government Archive September 2008

RenBel to Hold Workshop on Pressing Issues

The Rennell and Bellona Provincial Government is planning to hold a consultation conference in Honiara next month to discuss issues of importance to the Province.

Opposition Questions Use of SBD$2.3 Million on Premiers Conference

The National Parliamentary Opposition has questioned the National Government's usage of the $2.3 million dollars it allocated for the recent Premiers' Conference in Lata, Temotu Province.

SCA Takes HIV Awareness to Motels and Hotels

Save the Children Australia (SCA) in the Solomon Islands is expanding its HIV and AIDS awareness programs to hotels and motels operating in and around Honiara, in an effort to contain the spread of the HIV and AIDS virus believed to be spreading at a high rate in the country.

Central Province to Host 2009 Premier's Conference

It has been revealed that the 2009 Premier's conference will be hosted by the Central Province.

Opposition Condemns Incident in Lata

The Parliamentary Opposition Group has described the Porn incident in Lata, Temotu as disgraceful and embarrassing.

CBSI has New Governor

The Government has formally appointed Mr. Denton Hehenoro Rarawa as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI).

Divorce Cases High in Solomons

Solomon Islands is among the many countries in the world with high rates of Divorce cases.

Waipora Tells PM to Stop Misleading Premiers

The Acting Leader of the National Parliamentary Opposition Group, Japhet Waipora has accused the Prime Minister, Dr Derek Sikua of misleading the premiers on the provincial government system.

Porn Shocks Premier's Conference

The Premier's Conference in Lata was cut short on its first day after obscene pictures began appearing on the screen during a Power Point Presentation.

Numbers Game Irrelevant: Irosaea's Supporters

The supporters of the Malaita Premier Richard Irosaea within the Malaita Provincial Assembly have declared the numbers game against Premier Irosaea as irrelevant.

Premier's Conference Main Discussion: State Government and Reconciliation

Reconciliation in relation to land, lost property, compensation, and the proposed state government system are expected to be key issues at the Premier's conference in Lata, Temotu.

Opposition Supports Integrity Bill

The Opposition has said that it fully supports the Government's proposed plan to pass a law on political Integrity.

Isabel Faces Political Upheaval

There have been speculations over the resignation of the Isabel Provincial Minister for Education, Michael Meredi.

First Ever Consultaion on Volcano Disaster Response Held

The National Disaster Council held a first ever Melanesian Volcanic Network Roundtable consultation Meeting at Honiara Hotel last Friday.

Development in Makira Province Still Stagnant: Weape

The Makira and Ulawa Provincial Premier, Thomas Weape, has described development in the Province since independence as stagnant.

2008 Premier's Conference Rescheduled

The 2008 Annual Premier's Conference to be held in the Temotu Province, far east of the Solomon Islands, has been postponed for the 15th of September 2008 instead of September the 8th as planned.

Parliamentary Meeting Ended with Success

The recent Parliamentary meeting which ran for more than a month successfully ended yesterday.

Premier's Conference to Begin on Monday

The 2009 Annual Premiers' Conference is set for its official opening by the Prime Minister, Dr. Derek Sikua, at the Temotu Provincial capital of Lata on Monday next week.

Current Sitting Expensive: Sogavare

The leader of Opposition, Manasseh Sogavare has described the current Parliament meeting as very expensive with little output.

Sogavare Angered By Non-Attendance

The Solomon Islands Opposition Leader, Manasseh Sogavare, lashed out at Government Parliamentarians for not attending the Parliament meetings.

Dr. Sikua Moves Sine Die Motion

Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Dr Derek Sikua yesterday moved the Sine Die motion signaling the end of Parliament.

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