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PM Receives UNDP Deputy Regional Director For Asia-Pacific
Monday, 3 February 2014, 4:24 pm | Solomon Islands Government
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo today met the Deputy Assistant Administrator and Deputy Regional Director for the UNDP Asia-Pacific Bureau, Mr Nicholas Rosellini during a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister. More >>
Tourism Association recommended for Malaita
Saturday, 1 February 2014, 11:16 am | Solomon Islands Government
Tourism operators in Malaita Province have been encouraged to form an Association to make it manageable for key stakeholders to work with them. More >>
Gov’t Sets New Voter Registration Date, Funds Made Available
Wednesday, 29 January 2014, 7:03 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The new Voter Registration date has been set for April 10 after the government has made available funds for the exercise this week. More >>
Solomon Islands Opens Diplomatic Mission In New Zealand
Monday, 27 January 2014, 4:44 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The Solomon Islands Government has opened a new diplomatic mission in Wellington, New Zealand which began operations on Monday 13th, January, 2014. More >>
Police Force Hails Prime Minister’s Visit
Thursday, 23 January 2014, 6:12 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has praised Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo for his commitment and support towards the country’s national security and correctional services. More >>
Tobacco Control Regulations For Solomon Islands In Effect
Thursday, 16 January 2014, 1:38 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The Solomon Islands Government has shown its continued commitment to improving the health of Solomon Islanders with the gazetting of the Tobacco Control Regulations. More >>
Equipment to Boost Met Services Arrives
Wednesday, 15 January 2014, 11:37 am | Solomon Islands Government
The country’s Weather Observation Network is expected to expand following the recent arrival of Automatic Rainfall and Weather Station equipment in the country this month. More >>
Prime Minister’s Round Table Dialogue Gets Underway
Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 6:12 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The second of a series of the Prime Minister’s Round Table Dialogue focusing on Agriculture, Energy and Water gets underway in Honiara today. More >>
Solomon Islands Govt to Repeal Public Service Act
Tuesday, 5 November 2013, 10:05 am | Solomon Islands Government
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo says the Government through relevant Authorities is working to repeal the current Public Service Act with one that is focused on improving the Public Service in the 21st century. More >>
New Public Service Building Opens
Monday, 4 November 2013, 6:47 pm | Solomon Islands Government
A new home for the Ministry of Public Service has been opened by Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo and the Minister of Public Service Stanley Festus Sofu in Honiara today. More >>
Solomon Islands Approves Limited Reintroduction of Firearms
Monday, 21 October 2013, 12:05 pm | Solomon Islands Government
Cabinet has approved a limited reintroduction of firearms into the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force. Minister for Police, National Security and Corrections Chris Laore announced the Cabinet decision at the signing of the 5 year RAMSI Drawdown ... More >>
Pacific Fisheries Turns Deal Breaker for EU
Monday, 14 October 2013, 3:59 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The Pacific's fisheries resources have turned out to be the deal breaker for the current negotiations on an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Pacific Island Countries and the European Union in Brussels. More >>
Ministry of Agriculture Embarks on Local Food Promotion
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 6:44 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) is taking a new approach to promote growing and consumption of locally grown crops as a way to prevent incidences of non-communicable diseases in the country. More >>
Finance Min. Announces Tightening of Tax & Duty Exemptions
Thursday, 5 September 2013, 4:07 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The Minister of Finance and Treasury Rick Houenipwela announced that as of today the Government is introducing much stricter controls over the granting of duty and tax exemptions. More >>
MCA and ITU Set to Discuss National ICT Policy
Thursday, 29 August 2013, 1:03 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The Ministry of Communication and Aviation in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will hold a consultation workshop on the development of the “Solomon Islands ICT Policy and Strategic Plan” in Honiara tomorrow, Thursday ... More >>
Foreign Minister Commends Hom Consultation Meeting
Tuesday, 27 August 2013, 3:49 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Hon. Clay Forau Soalaoi have commended the recently concluded Heads of Missions national consultation meeting in Honiara last week. More >>
Consumer Affairs Gets Tough On Defiant Business Houses
Monday, 26 August 2013, 12:18 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The Government’s Consumer Affairs and Price Control Department is seeking to increase penalties on shop owners who continue to sell expired or defective goods. More >>
Minister Hou Announces Extension of CBSI Governor’s Term
Friday, 23 August 2013, 6:29 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The Minister for Finance and Treasury Hon Rick Hou today announced the appointment of Mr Denton Rarawa for a further term. More >>
Govt Assists Forest Owners with Sawmilling Machinery
Wednesday, 21 August 2013, 4:38 pm | Solomon Islands Government
The Government yesterday handed over eleven sawmilling machines to rural recipients during a ceremony at the Ministry of Forestry and Research Headquarters in Honiara. More >>
“Opposition Needs a Bit of Economic Lecture”: PM
Tuesday, 20 August 2013, 5:21 pm | Solomon Islands Government
“The Opposition needs a bit of economic lecture to understand how we connect to international trade,” says Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo when rebuffing recent criticisms against his visit to Indonesia. More >>