The University of the South Pacific (USP) is optimistic that Solomon Islands gets a good return for its USP investment. USP Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Rajesh Chandra made this statement during the Solomon Islands graduation last Friday.
The Honiara City Council says a study on waste management has indicated, the rate of degradable rubbish being thrown away within Honiara city is very alarming. Council’s Chief Health Inspector George Titiulu made this announcement during a talk-back show on the National Radio today.
The Guadalcanal Civil Society Network describes the current status of the tailing dam in Central Guadalcanal as a threat for life and property in Guadalcanal Plains.
The Director Public Prosecutions is appealing the acquittal of a murder accused in July this year. The accused stood trial at the High Court for allegedly hitting a young man at Mbokona in February 2013 with a piece of timber, that resulted in his death.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force are concerned about recent reports of sexual assault committed by unknown taxi drivers on school children in Honiara.
Eight island teams have shown interest to participate in this year’s Inter-Islands rugby championships. This year’s event is set to kick off on October 11th.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services say more babies over six months old need to be vaccinated against the potentially deadly measles disease. A media statement from the Ministry today said this was despite more than 56-thousand measles vaccines being provided to Honiara to date.
A Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) survey has shown that very few Members of Parliament regularly contribute to debate on bills that comes before parliament. Last week TSI published the MPs’ attendance list which showed the number of days that each MP has attended Parliament.
The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) Training Squadron is visiting Honiara today as part of their 2014 annual training program. The Japanese Embassy says, the squadron comprises 716 Personnel and three vessels under the command of Rear Admiral Yuasa Hideki.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Development (MID) is working on improving the effectiveness of its Material Testing Laboratory since its establishment early this year.
The Solomon Islands National Teachers Association, SINTA, will award gold medals for its financial members and their long and dedicated service members in this year’s World Teachers Day.
The United Nations Development Program, UNDP, has handed over billboards promoting peace to the Ministry of National Unity Peace and Reconciliation today.
The much awaited Matson Silent World sponsored Inter-Islands rugby championship is now set to kick off on 11 October 2014. The Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF) confirmed in a media statement, saying this year’s tourney will see the same 8 teams competing for the perpetual trophy last…
High Court Judge, Justice Stephen Pallaras says families should start educating their children on sexual offence issues at an early age. Justice Pallaras says educating each other on the rights of women and what is legally wrong is very important in tackling sexual offences in the country.
Afio Health Centre in Malaita Province has recorded seven suspected measles cases since the measles outbreak early this year. Richard Hou from Afio told SIBC News, Acting Community Health Nurse Consultant Lucy Sita said, the seven cases do not cover those recorded by surrounding clinics.
The Church of Melanesia’s Christian Care-Centre in Honiara has now reached maximum capacity. Sister Doreen Awaiasi says the issue of space is now forcing the centre to turn away women and children who are victims of domestic violence and are desperate for a safe place.
Low crime rate reported this week in Honiara gives hope for a free crime election this year. Speaking today to local media during the police weekly media conference, the commissioner of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Frank Prendergast says the low crime rate reported in Honiara this week is…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Ronald Bei Talasasa has denied claims his office did not make any effort to complete a criminal case which took five years to go to trial. The accused in the case was Charles Levo, a former lawyer and he passed away just before the trial began at the High
The West Kwaio Ogulana Alafa house of Chiefs in the ward 27 of Malaita Province will conduct a ‘Vote Wisely’ awareness starting this month. A Group of Chiefs and Community Leaders will conduct the awareness program throughout the constituency – an attempt to educate voters of their democratic right…
The Australian Government has delivered school materials for schools in South Guadalcanal. The Australian Government yesterday donated school books and furniture for Kuma Community High School and Tsiria Primary in South Guadalcanal, reports SIBC’s South Guadalcanal stringer, Nathaniel Manu.
