Latest News Archive January 2014
13 articlesOPMC Hits Back at Sikua
THE Office of the Prime Minister & Cabinet (OPMC) has denied claims made by the Opposition Leader Dr Derek Sikua that funds were paid to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) to be distributed to police stations around Honiara to host their functions.
Solomon Islands Opens Diplomatic Mission In New Zealand
The Solomon Islands Government has opened a new diplomatic mission in Wellington, New Zealand which began operations on Monday 13th, January, 2014.
New Voter Registration Process Begins
The new Voter Registration date has been set for March 10 after the government has made available funds for the exercise this week.
Police Chief’s Post Re-advertised
The Solomon Islands government is again advertising the role of Commissioner of Police in the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force.
Tobacco Control Regulations In Effect
The Government has shown its continued commitment to improving the health of Solomon Islanders with the gazetting of the Tobacco Control Regulations.
Fijian Heads Solomon Islands Tourism Bureau
Former Tourism Fiji chief executive Josefa Tuamoto has been appointed to head up the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau with immediate effect.
Dengue Serotype 3 Re-Emerges in the South Pacific
16 January 2014 - Dengue virus serotype 3 has recently re-emerged in several countries and territories in the South Pacific after nearly 20 years.
Pressure Group Calls on Canberra to Settle Moti Claim
The Solomon Islands pressure group, the Malaita Ma'asina Forum is calling on the Australian government to settle the claims of Solomon Islands' former attorney general Julian Moti.
DPM Maelanga Farewells Indian H.C to Solomon Islands
Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Maelanga has farewelled the outgoing Indian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands HE Dr Ajay M. Gondane today – acknowledging the Indian Government’s assistance to the country in recent years.
Japanese Water Purification Method Being Tested in Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands Environment Ministry is promoting a septic system based on traditional Japanese manure pools called koedame in the Solomon Islands, where the contamination of underground water and rivers is a serious problem.
SPC Secures a Unique World Record – 100,000 Tuna Tagged by One Individual
The tuna tagging experiments conducted by SPC’s Oceanic Fisheries Programme (OFP) are acknowledged to be among the most comprehensive in the world and have recently achieved yet another milestone.
Lilo Urges Support for Development
On a recent visit to Ata'a, Fataleka in Malaita Province to witness the consecration of two new Churches, the Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Hon. Gordon Darcy Lilo took the opportunity to encourage locals to support the country's development.
Maya is Star Athlete
Young Solomon Islander, Maya Van Den Heever, a Estancia High sophomore is used to the long airplane ride between California and the Solomon Islands.
