Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare faces a motion of no confidence when Parliament resumes on Monday, November 6. Speaker of Parliament Ajilon Jasper Nasiu received the motion from the Leader of …
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GovernmentTop Headlines
Economic growth rate too low to improve lives: finance minister
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe economic growth rate for Solomon Islands is higher than the population growth rate, but it might not be high enough. Minister of Finance and Treasury John Maneniaru told Parliament …
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CyclonesSolomon IslandsTemotu ProvinceTop Headlines
Relief supplies arrive in Temotu
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSMore than 11,000 cartons of bottled water and 40 tonnes of rice are being transported to Temotu Province. They are among the relief supplies sent by the National Disaster Management …
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Two more ministers resigned from the Democratic Coalition for Change Government yesterday, bringing the total number of resignations since Saturday to nine. Minister of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening David …
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Honiara CityLawsPoliceTop Headlines
More women needed in Police force: Varley
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Commissioner Matthew Varley has emphasised the need for more females in the country\’s police force. Speaking during the police media conference earlier this week, …
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The national government has allocated $4 million for the upcoming Voter Registration Update exercise in Western and Choiseul provinces ahead of their provincial elections. These activities require a substantial budget, …
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Payment of the 3.5-percent Cost of Living Adjustment award for public servants is pending within the Ministry of Finance and Treasury. Some teachers and police officers have complained about the …
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GovernmentHoniara CityPoliticsTaiwan (ROC)
Taiwan presidential visit next week
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe Solomon Islands Government will welcome the President of the Republic of China on Taiwan Tsai Ing-wen to Honiara next week. A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office confirms, President …
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National exams delayed a week after printer \’forgot to print\’
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe national school examinations scheduled to start on Monday have been pushed back a week because the printing company contracted to print them missed the deadline. As reported in the …
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Solomon IslandsTop Headlines
Dual-citizenship should be \’strict and honest\’, Committee says.
by SIBC NEWSby SIBC NEWSThe Bills and Legislation Committee is calling for \”strict and honest\” practice from authorities set to be responsible for issuing citizenship under the citizenship and dual citizenship bills. The committee …