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PM Sikua Seeks RAMSI Support In Rural Development

Tuesday, 29 January 2008, 10:16 am | Solomon Islands Government

The Solomon Islands Prime Minister Hon. Dr Derek Sikua said his Coalition Government will seek RAMSI assistance to implement the Government's rural development policy. More >>

Guadalcanal: No Foods In Gardens – Report

Friday, 25 January 2008, 9:53 am | Solomon Islands Government

Ninety eight percent of food in the Guadalcanal Plains has been damaged by flood waters and water logging, an agricultural assessment report reveals. More >>

Solomons: Nine political appointments announced

Friday, 25 January 2008, 9:51 am | Solomon Islands Government

The Dr Derek Sikua-led Coalition for National Unity and Rural Advancement Government has appointed nine political appointees to serve in the Prime Minister’s Political Office. More >>

Solomons: PM Sikua Meets Australian Counterpart

Friday, 25 January 2008, 9:50 am | Solomon Islands Government

Prime Minister Hon Derek Sikua yesterday met his Australian counterpart Kevin Rudd in Canberra in a move to mend strained diplomatic relations between the two countries. More >>

DPM Welcomes Appointment Of Acting Attorney Gen

Thursday, 24 January 2008, 9:18 am | Solomon Islands Government

Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Fred Fono (MP) today welcomed the appointment of local lawyer Gabriel Suri as the government’s Acting Attorney General. More >>

PM Sikua Held Talks With PNG’S Sir Michael Somare

Wednesday, 23 January 2008, 9:16 am | Solomon Islands Government

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Hon. Derek Sikua has concluded official talks with his Papua New Guinea Counterpart, Sir Michael Somare in Port Moresby yesterday. More >>

Solomons Is PM Sikua Meets Kevin Rudd Today

Wednesday, 23 January 2008, 12:36 am | Solomon Islands Government

Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua is meeting with his Australian counterpart Kevin Rudd in Canberra today. More >>

PM’s overseas fence mending tour appropriate – DPM

Tuesday, 22 January 2008, 2:16 pm | Solomon Islands Government

The Coalition for National Unity and Rural Advancement Government values highly Solomon Islands’ diplomatic relations with its bigger neighbors, Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. More >>

Italy-Pacific Islands Forum In 2008 - Solomon Is.

Monday, 21 January 2008, 9:10 am | Solomon Islands Government

The Italian Government has pledged to convene an Italy-Pacific Islands Forum towards the end of 2008. More >>

SI, Switzerland Establish Diplomatic Relations

Thursday, 20 December 2007, 9:32 am | Solomon Islands Government

Solomon Islands and the Swiss Confederation [Switzerland] have established formal diplomatic relations after the signing of a joint communiqué between their representatives to day in Canberra, Australia. More >>

Chief Justice To Dr Sikua: Stop Misleading Nation

Wednesday, 19 December 2007, 10:43 am | Solomon Islands Government

Chief Justice, Sir Albert Palmer has written to the Opposition Group's candidate for Prime Minister, Dr Derek Sikua urging him to refrain from misleading the nation about the appointment of the Attorney General, Julian Moti. More >>

Solomon Is. Attends Bali Climate Change Conference

Wednesday, 12 December 2007, 11:32 pm | Solomon Islands Government

The purpose of the Conference is to address the warming of the global environment that is now negatively impacting on the world especially to Small Islands Developing States such as Solomon Islands. More >>

Boyers To Opposition: Grill Darcy On Tsunami Funds

Tuesday, 11 December 2007, 8:42 pm | Solomon Islands Government

Finance Minister Peter Boyers today says the Opposition should seek answers from sacked finance minister Gordon Darcy Lilo to answer queries regarding funding arrangement for the post Tsunami rehabilitation process in Western and Choiseul provinces. More >>

Solomon Is. Govt Investigates Minister's Abduction

Tuesday, 11 December 2007, 8:41 pm | Solomon Islands Government

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said the government is dispatching the police to investigate reports that the Minister for Communication, Aviation and Meteorology, Mr Johnson Koli resigned from the government after being kidnapped. More >>

Japan Quenches Thirst For Clean Water In Kirakira

Tuesday, 11 December 2007, 6:24 pm | Solomon Islands Government

Grassroots Project Coordinator of the Embassy of Japan Yosuke Sekiguchi said "The Government of Japan understands that Kirakira Town has been experiencing water problem for long time caused by leaking water pipes and reduced water pressure. More >>

W. Province Plans On Building Tsunami Memorial

Monday, 10 December 2007, 6:40 pm | Solomon Islands Government

Speaking to the Communication Unit in Gizo the Premier of the Western Province Hon Alex Lokopio said the plan to building the monument has been an on going plan of the Provincial Government after the tsunami struck on April 2 this year. More >>

Gov't Sets Date For Next Parliament Sitting

Sunday, 9 December 2007, 8:00 pm | Solomon Islands Government

Mr Sogavare said he "expected His Excellency the Governor General to act in accordance with that advice to change the date to enable Parliament to meet for the transaction of Government business under Sections 102(1) and 103(1) of our Constitution. More >>

PM Praises SDA Church For Recognising Youths

Sunday, 9 December 2007, 8:00 pm | Solomon Islands Government

The second annual convention brought together hundreds of youths and youth leaders from the church's 10 national regions for a series of comprehensive character development programme. More >>

Grand Coalition Keen To Establish State Govt

Sunday, 9 December 2007, 7:59 pm | Solomon Islands Government

"It has been the greatest wish of our province to achieve greater autonomy and to enter statehood. We have expended a lot of our financial resources in preparation of State Government", he said. More >>

Burns Creek Area Receives Love Gifts From Taiwan

Saturday, 8 December 2007, 9:49 pm | Solomon Islands Government

The Burns Creek Community in the eastern outskirts of Honiara yesterday received a 'donation of love gifts' from the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Taiwanese Technical Mission (TTM) in Honiara. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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