Women in Navola village, Guadalcanal yesterday commemorated the International Day of Peace – an event which falls annually on September 21. Vois Blo Mere Solomon Programme Officer Lisa Horiwapu, who attended the event, told SIBC News the event was commemorated with a peace vigil, and presentations.
Twelve schools in Honiara are currently taking part in the annual Honiara ANZ Primary Schools Tennis Championship. The tournament, which started yesterday, has three categories – under 10, under 12 and the under 14s.
The High Court will deliver its Judgement into the lengthy Court battle between mining giants Axiom KB of Australia and Japanese mining firm Sumitomo this week. The judgement expected to be an extensive one, has been set down for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10am and 12pm respectively.
Police are investigating three reported death incidents over the weekend. The Police Media Unit today says, Police are conducting investigation cases relating to a fire incident which left a seven year old boy deceased at Kaibia heights and a body discovered floating at Mamana water area yesterday…
The Commemoration of the International Day of Peace in Solomon Islands is worthwhile for a country which has experienced internal conflict says the Ministry of National Unity,Reconciliation and Peace.
The member of parliament for North Vella Lavella, and Chairman of the Parliamentary Foreign Relations Committee, Milner Tozaka has called on the Care-taker Government to apologize to Fiji as a possible way to resolve strained relations between Solomon Airlines and Fiji Airways.
The Young Women’s Parliamentary Group (YWPG) last week underwent a group Pap smear test at the Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood (SIPPA) as part of their campaign against cervical cancer.
A concerned Isabel man Landry Losi has called on the Ministry of Public Service to review its Act. Mr Losi made the comment following the recent announcement of $400,000.00 terminal grant for each Parliament Member after Parliament dissolves.
Electoral Managers and Accountants throughout the nine provinces including Honiara are currently attending a three days training. Training Officer of the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission Madlyn Ero says the training is to equip electoral managers and accountants with the right knowledge ahead…
The Anglican Diocese of Guadalcanal has raised concerns over the sale of Guadalcanal land to foreigners and strangers. Diocese raised the concern during its second synod meeting in Verana’aso, West Guadalcanal recently.
Yesterday’s match between the Western United and Hana FC has ended in a clean sheet – nill all draw. The tough match which put the crowd on their feet during the course of the 90 minutes ended on equal strength at the final hooter.
The Caretaker Minister for National Unity, Reconciliation and Peace says the promotion of peace is vital for the full enjoyment of all human rights, values and principals. Hypolite Taremae made the statement this afternoon at a combined church service to mark the 2014 International Peace Day.
The Ministry of National Unity Reconciliation and Peace has established a ‘breakthrough’ partnership with Solomon Islands churches. The new relationship was announced recently by the Permanent Secretary for National Reconciliation, Peace and Unity Lennis Rukale.
The Solomon Islands National Teacher’s Association (SINTA) has questioned the Ministry of Education on the progress on the Teachers leave and housing packages report.
The new Police Commissioner, Frank Prendergast says one of his top priorities as commissioner of RSIPF is to address family violence in the country. Commissioner Prendergast made this statement to local media during police weekly press conference in Honiara yesterday.
The Honiara City Council says establishing an understanding about rubbish separation among the young generation in the capital is a challenging area for the Council. Chief Health Inspector George Titiulu made the statement during a talk-back show yesterday.
Afio Health Center in Malaita Province has deployed health officers to provide measles vaccination in the southern region of Malaita Province. Richard Hou in Afio reports, Acting Community Health Nurse Consultant Lucy Sita said the health officers will provide awareness about the measles outbreak…
The Solomon Warriors has won its match against Koloale FC yesterday as the Telekom S-League reaches its third round of games. The man of the match yesterday was Gerry Donga who scored two goals while Micah Lealafa scored one goal for Solomon Warriors, Michael Timan of Koalale FC scored one goal…
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands is has warned Solomon Islanders against investing with JJ ARK Investment- a new ponzi scheme in town. CBSI’s Director of Financial Intelligence Unit, SIFIU, Jimmy Sandersley says the scheme is similar to the 5 Golden Dreams Investment being promoted in Lata,…
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) clarifies – a person does not have to be a registered voter to be nominated as a candidate in a national election.
