Economic growth rate too low to improve lives: finance minister
Government

Economic growth rate too low to improve lives: finance minister

admin- October 30, 2017

John Maneniaru, Minister of Finance and Treasury. Photo credit: GCU. The economic growth rate for Solomon Islands is higher than the population growth rate, but ... Read More

Relief supplies arrive in Temotu
Cyclones

Relief supplies arrive in Temotu

admin- October 30, 2017

More than 11,000 cartons of bottled water are being sent to the Reef Islands. Photo: NDMO More than 11,000 cartons of bottled water and 40 ... Read More

Nine ministers resign from DCCG
Government

Nine ministers resign from DCCG

admin- October 30, 2017

Some resigned ministers moved to the Opposition bench in Parliament today Two more ministers resigned from the Democratic Coalition for Change Government yesterday, bringing the ... Read More

More women needed in Police force: Varley
Honiara City

More women needed in Police force: Varley

admin- October 28, 2017

Police Commisioner Matthew Varley The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Commissioner Matthew Varley has emphasised the need for more females in the country's police force. ... Read More

$4 million set for provincial voter registration
Government

$4 million set for provincial voter registration

admin- October 27, 2017

A voter registration centre in Honiara. Photo credit: SIBC The national government has allocated $4 million for the upcoming Voter Registration Update exercise in Western ... Read More

COLA payment pending for public servants
Government

COLA payment pending for public servants

admin- October 27, 2017

The Ministry of Finance and Treasury. Photo credit: GCU. Payment of the 3.5-percent Cost of Living Adjustment award for public servants is pending within the ... Read More

Taiwan presidential visit next week
Government

Taiwan presidential visit next week

admin- October 27, 2017

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen. REUTERS/Jorge Adorno The Solomon Islands Government will welcome the President of the Republic of China on Taiwan Tsai Ing-wen to Honiara ... Read More