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Solomon Islands Government - Latest News [Page 13]

New PS For Constitutional Reform Unit

Wednesday, 18 February 2009, 1:42 pm | Solomon Islands Government

The Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has recently appointed a new Permanent Secretary Special Duties to head the Constitutional Reform Unit. More >>

SI Gov’t Welcomes Action To Eliminate Malaria

Tuesday, 17 February 2009, 8:33 am | Solomon Islands Government

Deputy Prime Minister, Fred Fono had announced the Government’s appreciation following a meeting with renowned public health figure, Professor Richard Feachem Friday last week. More >>

Solomon Islands Thanks PNG For Flood Assistance

Monday, 16 February 2009, 12:03 pm | Solomon Islands Government

The Solomon Islands Government has thanked the Government of Papua New Guinea for its contribution towards the recent floods in Solomon Islands. More >>

GG Visits Flood-Hit Selwyn College

Friday, 13 February 2009, 10:01 am | Solomon Islands Government

The Governor General Sir Nathaniel Waena and RAMSI Special Coordinator Graeme Wilson paid a joint post-flood visit to Selwyn College today. More >>

Solomons & Intl Office For Migration Sign MOU

Thursday, 12 February 2009, 1:34 pm | Solomon Islands Government

The Solomon Islands Government yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to enhance cooperation between the two parties on migration issues. More >>

Prime Minister Launches 2009 Census

Thursday, 12 February 2009, 1:03 pm | Solomon Islands Government

Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua yesterday launched the 2009 National Population Census during a ceremony at the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Center in Honiara. More >>

PM Sikua Sympathizes With Australia’s Fire Victims

Tuesday, 10 February 2009, 9:24 am | Solomon Islands Government

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua today expresses sympathy to the Government and People of Australia over the loss of lives and property caused by the recent bushfire that destroyed various parts of the State of Victoria, and the devastating ... More >>

Minister Hilly Opens Refugee Workshop In Honiara

Monday, 9 February 2009, 4:32 pm | Solomon Islands Government

Minister of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration, Francis Billy today opened a Stakeholder Awareness Workshop on Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Honiara. More >>

Japan To Provide Emergency Relief Assistance

Monday, 9 February 2009, 4:30 pm | Solomon Islands Government

The Japanese Embassy in Honiara confirmed that the Japanese Government will provide Emergency Disaster Relief Assistance through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to the people in Solomon Islands affected by the recent flooding in Guadalcanal ... More >>

French Assist To Flood Stricken Guadalcanal

Thursday, 5 February 2009, 1:09 pm | Solomon Islands Government

The French government has Expressed Condolences to Flood Victims in Northwest Guadalcanal and Gave Clearance for use of its Patrol Boat for Humanitarian Operations More >>

Minister Declares Disaster Areas

Thursday, 5 February 2009, 1:07 pm | Solomon Islands Government

The Minister of Home Affairs, James Tora, has declared 12 flood stricken Wards on Guadalcanal Province a Disaster Areas yesterday afternoon. More >>

Gov’t Pays $19 Million For Free Fee Education

Thursday, 22 January 2009, 3:53 pm | Solomon Islands Government

The Solomon Islands' Government this week has paid out $19 million dollars to school’s around the country to kick start it’s free fee education policy. More >>

Prime Minister Sikua Congratulates President Obama

Thursday, 22 January 2009, 3:51 pm | Solomon Islands Government

Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua today has congratulated Barak Obama on his inauguration as the 44th President of the United States of America. More >>

Fono Dismisses Ma’asina Forum Accusations

Thursday, 22 January 2009, 2:01 pm | Solomon Islands Government

Deputy Prime Minister Fred Fono (MP) today dismisses claims by the Malaita Ma’asina Forum - accusing the present government of displaying a “lukewarm” attitude towards major development projects on Malaita Province. More >>

Greater Access To Clean Water And Sanitation

Friday, 28 November 2008, 10:39 am | Solomon Islands Government

Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua today has reiterated his government’s commitment to provide greater access to clean water supply and sanitation to rural communities in the country. More >>

Rice Import Reaches $200 Million In 2008

Thursday, 27 November 2008, 1:47 pm | Solomon Islands Government

Solomon Islands have recorded a total rice import worth $200 million in 2008 alone to feed the country’s more than 500,000 population. More >>

Reko Disaster Committee Advances Future Plans

Thursday, 27 November 2008, 11:20 am | Solomon Islands Government

Communities of Mberande, Mbokokibo and Moga in northeast Guadalcanal have already formed disaster committees to advance plans for awareness and training activities following a four-day workshop conducted by the National Disaster Management Office ... More >>

Solomon Islands Govt. & Telekom Begin Negotiations

Friday, 21 November 2008, 10:08 am | Solomon Islands Government

Our Telekom must look forward to vigorous competition in telecommunications as the Government is now moving to open up competition in the industry. More >>

Rural Malaitans Welcome Taiwan’s Support

Thursday, 6 November 2008, 9:47 am | Solomon Islands Government

People in West Fataleka in Malaita Province have welcomed with open arms an announcement by a senior Taiwanese Official of Taiwan’s commitment to improve livelihood in Solomon Islands rural areas. More >>

Minister Abana Launches Community Fishing Project

Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 12:28 pm | Solomon Islands Government

Thousands of rural villagers in West Fataleka constituency will soon enjoy improved nutritional and income levels following last Friday’s launching of a community fishing project at Sisifiu village. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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