Politics Archive August 2016
Australian Network Highlights WWII Tourism in Solomon Islands
The SBS has highlighted the tourism potentials Solomon Islands have should it aggressively promote the World War II Battle on Guadalcanal.
Man in Custody after Brutal Attack on Two Women
A man is in police custody after he attacked an elderly woman and her daughter over the weekend.
Prime Minister Launches IT Society of Solomon Islands
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has launched the Information Technology Society of Solomon Islands (ITSSI).
SICCI Welcomes Removal of PCF
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) welcomes the removal of the Port Congestion Fees (PCF) by NYK Bulk & Project Carriers Limited.
National Shipping for Solomon Islands
There are discussions underway to establish a national shipping company for the Solomon Islands.
Plans to Re-arm Police Continues as RAMSI Exit Looms
As the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) plans its exit, government is again seriously exploring the possibility of re-arming the police force.
MPGIS Concludes Seven Day IPSAS Training in Gizo
The Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS), with the technical support of Provincial Governance Strengthening Programme (PGSP), completed a one-week intensive training on International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS Cash Basis) for provincial officers of Western Province.
Australia Supports Indigenous Solomon Islands Businesswoman to speak on World Stage
Leading Solomon Islands businesswoman Nanette Tutua will represent the nation this week at the World Indigenous Business Forum in Saskatoon, Canada.
Chief Magistrate for Solomon Islands Sworn in
Solomon Islands has a new Chief Magistrate, he is Mr John Numapo from Papua New Guinea. He will serve as Chief Magistrate initially for one year.
Australia Breaking Ground on Economic Growth in Malaita
Australia is providing new income generating opportunities to communities in North Malaita through the Direct Aid Program.
Opposition Seeks Clarification on New SOE
The Parliamentary Opposition Group has called on the Government to clarify its proposed plan to create a new State Owned Enterprise (SOE).
Traditional Governance a Priority for Development
The Democratic Coalition for Change Government (DCCG) is taking a bold step towards designing a policy framework that will see traditional governance an integral part of the government system.
Opposition Office Kicks off School Civic Program
The Parliamentary Opposition Group has kicked off its High School Civic Program.
Coconut Farmers to Benefit from ANZ goMoney
An exciting project to connect mobile banking to the coconut industry was launched today by the Australian Government, Pacific Financial Inclusion Program (PFIP) and ANZ.
Solomon Islands Considers Dual Citizenship
Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, has revealed that the government is planning to introduce a dual citizenship bill for Solomon Islands early next year.
Respect Our People and Land: Andrew Te’e
Former IFM Commander Andrew Te’e has spoken out against unruly behaviour by youths from Temotu living in Lunga.
Report Reveals Worrying Trend amongst Youths in Solomon Islands
Over three-quarters of young people in the Solomon Islands reported that their use of alcohol had caused relationship or social problems in the previous year, and around 60 percent of both males and females agreed “there are times when a woman deserves to be beaten”, according to a new joint report by Save the Children and the Burnet Institute.
Australia Continues Support in Health Services
Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Senator Concetta Ferriavante-Wells, announced that Australia will continue its partnership with Solomon Islands to deliver better health services.
SIG Refutes Permanent AFP Presence Perception
The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) Special Secretary for the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI), Mr John Wasi has refuted perceptions that the Australian Federal Police (AFP) is planning to establish a permanent post in Solomon Islands in the post RAMSI period.
Minister for Tourism Underlines Commitment to Tourism
Solomon Islands Minister for Culture and Tourism, the Hon. Bartholomew Parapolo has capped off what represents the most high-ranking tourism mission ever to visit Australia with a key address to a group of senior travel industry management in Brisbane.
Policing Key Agenda in Government Discussions
Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Hon Manasseh Sogavare yesterday met the visiting Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Senator Concetta Ferriavante-Wells and further discussed the proposed Solomon Islands-Australia policing arrangement for the post RAMSI era.
Education Gets Paradigm Shift
Solomon Islands is facing a major paradigm shift in Education as the Democratic Coalition for Change Government (DCCG) encourages more Solomon Islanders to pursue Doctors of Philosophy degree and secure employment abroad.
Opposition Queries Government on RIPEL
The Solomon Islands Parliamentary Opposition Group is calling on the Government to inform the nation on the proposition to revive the Russel Islands Plantations Estate Limited (RIPEL).