Police have recovered $187,000.00 of the money robbed from the ANZ ATM machine at the Kwaimani building in July this year. A defence Counsel who was representing one of the men accused of being part of the robbery revealed this to a Principle Magistrate this morning.
South New Georgia, Rendova and Tetepari constituents are seeking a High Court ruling on an un-retired $13.4 million Constituency Development Fund. In a statement delivered to SIBC News yesterday Campaign Manager for Francis Zama, Jack Daniel said a four paged acquittals report obtained from the…
The coalition camp at the Honiara Hotel seems confident of retaining its current 27 members, and form the government. A visit by SIBC news to the camp this afternoon witnessed MPs in a more relaxed atmosphere around the Havanah restaurant court.
Two-time former Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has been put forward as the prime ministerial candidate for the Honiara Hotel coalition grouping, which came out publicly with its membership last night.
The President of a non-government organisation that focuses on rights of people with disabilities has called on donor partners and the private sector to provide training on technology for people with special needs.
Losing candidates of East Central Guadalcanal have announced their intention to petition Ishmael Avui’s win as MP-elect for the constituency. In a joint statement, the losing candidates, including the former MP Joseph Onika, say they have decided to take a common stand following allegations of…
Former East Kwaio politician Alfred Sasako has called on the Political Parties Commission to closely monitor the current lobbying process going on between political camps in Honiara.
The To’obaita House of Chiefs in Malaita Province has commended the MP-elect for North Malaita for promoting the culture and tradition of Malaita Province. The MP-elect, Jimmy Lusibaea presented six traditional shell monies to the six House of Chiefs in To’obaita.
The High Court has convicted a 73 year old custom doctor from Isabel province for raping a 15 year old girl at a village in Isabel province last year. The man initially stood trial for two counts of rape and one count of indecent assault.
The Governor General Sir Frank Ofagioro Kabui has set December 9th for the election of the Prime Minister by virtue of section 33 (1) of the Constitution. Sir Frank today issued a notice to all MP-elects to convene a meeting of the Members of Parliament for the purpose of electing a Prime Minister.
The Solomon Islands People’s Democratic Coalition says it is in-tact and no member has deserted its camp. This came after a local print media reports today that four MPs have deserted the coalition over leadership disagreements.
Solomon Islands faces a possible El Nino season as it heads into cyclone season – November to January. Deputy Director of the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services, Lloyd Tahani told SIBC News in an interview yesterday the country’s climate condition is heading towards an El Nino season.
The ‘People with Disability Solomon Islands’, PWDSI will commemorate World Disability Day tomorrow in Honiara. World Disability Day is commemorated annually on the 3rd of December.
Solomon Islands has experienced its highest ever voter turnout, with almost 90 percent of all registered voters casting a ballot during the November 19 National General Election.
Forum Solomon Islands International (FSII) supports the call of former High Court Judge, Justice Stephen Pallaras to establish an Independent Commission against Corruption (ICAC).
Our Telekom National Under 20 Netball Championship kicks off today. The one week championship hosted in Honiara has attracted under 20 netball teams from Noro, Western and Makira, Guadalcanal and Rennell Bellona provinces. Matches are held at the Multi purpose Hall out door courts in Honiara.
The Registrar of the Political Parties Integrity Commission, Calvin Ziru says, chairman of the Commission is having a dialogue with the Governor General Sir Frank Kabui over Political Parties coalition by Tuesday, latest.
The Office of the Political Parties Integrity Commission confirms, it has received a signed coalition agreement by four political parties, Saturday evening – the Coalition highly likely to form the next government.
Candidates for the Honiara City Council election have until this Wednesday, 3rd December to withdraw their candidacy. Returning Officer Alphonsus Pero explains, candidates wishing to withdraw will have to notify the Returning Officer in writing the reasons for their withdrawal.
All votes cast in the 2014 National General Election are being kept under tight security to ensure the secrecy of the vote. The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission explains after counting was completed in each constituency, ballot boxes were packaged and sent back to Honiara where they will be…
