The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is preparing for a deployment to the common border with Papua New Guinea as Solomon Islands continues to protect its borders from the coronavirus (COVID-19) entering the country. RSIPF officers from Western and…
The Government today has repeated its call on ship operators to comply with Maritime Safety Laws of the country.The call was made as the Government has launched two separate investigations into the recent sea accident involving the MV Taimareho which…
By Hon. Matthew Wale Leader of Opposition Awii Mr. Speaker for the opportunity to speak to the motion moved by the Hon. Prime Minister. This motion is born of uncertain times and circumstances. I would therefore seek your indulgence to…
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has expressed his deepest gratitude to all citizens for their cooperation with government authorities during this period of a State of Public Emergency in Solomon Islands.Sogavare thanked those who are at the frontline as the countrys’…
Dear Editor, Please consider this letter. Yours sincerely, Frank Short It has been reported that the Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison assured Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, during a telephone exchange between the two leaders on Monday this week that…
The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale questions the government’s decision to acquire personal protective equipment (PPE) from China.It is understood that the government has purchased PPE from China worth more than USD$300,000.00 paid for by the PRC government, directly…
The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale condemns the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) and the government on the manner the approved emergency payments for members is being handled.Over the last few days, members flooded the NPF office and…
Prime Minister Scott Morrison assured Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare during a telephone conversation on 1 April that Australia’s support for the Solomon Islands in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic was utterly firm. Prime Minister Morrison said he had reminded…
Dear Editor, Please consider this letter supportive of national unity and purpose in tackling the Covid 19 threat. The Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare has spoken to the nation following the declaration of a State of Public Emergency made…