Sasamuga Hospital in the South Choiseul is undergoing a refurbishment worth over half a million dollars. Hospital Secretary, Reverend Caleb Kotali says the hospital facilities have deteriorated over the past 5 years and peoples’ lives are at greater risk.
Cabinet has endorsed a paper to give full recognition to the Republic of Kosovo as an independent state. A media statement from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet issued this evening says, Cabinet endorsed a paper on the position today.
The United States Secretary of State John Kerry is arriving in Solomon Islands tomorrow. During his visit, the Secretary of State will meet the Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo and other Government Leaders.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has successfully conducted its mock security operation for tomorrow’s high-level state visit of the US Secretary of State. John Kerry is visiting Solomon Islands as part of the United States Government’s regional trip in the Pacific.
Access to drugs, illegal alcohol and stress due to some issues in life can cause mental health problems in the country, says the Under Secretary for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Aseri Yalangono.
The Magistrate’s Court has warned a woman to be kind and look after her five-year-old daughter or face imprisonment for a year. Principal Magistrate Jim Seuika sounded out the warning today when he sentenced the woman with a bound over for twelve months.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services today celebrated World Tooth brushing Day with tooth brushing activities and awareness talks in schools in Honiara, and with an official launch of the event this morning.
The Minister for Provincial Government, Silas Tausinga has authorized an investigation into the resignation of eight provincial executive members of Rennell and Bellona Province, and why they are residing at the Pacific Casino Hotel in Honiara.
Former Guadalcanal Premier Stephen Panga has called on the National Government to establish a separate Act of Parliament for the proposed Tina Hydro Project.
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has said Solomon Islands’ position with Indonesia is for the republic to provide a platform for Solomon Islands to address the issue of West Papua – that is why Solomon Islands is in Indonesia.
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo will be pushing for effective cooperation with the United States. PM Lilo told local reporters, he looks forward to having dialogue with the US Secretary of State John Kerry about effective cooperation, when Kerry visits the country this week.
Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby today made a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo. During the brief meeting, the Prime Minister welcomed Welby expressing his deepest appreciation to have him in the country.
Intending candidate for East Kwaio, Alfred Sasako has called for the immediate dissolution of Parliament, saying the nation has reached the height of fiscal irresponsibility through abuse of public funds.
The Parliamentary Bills and Legislation Committee is calling for written submissions from individuals, groups and organisations who wish to express their views, knowledge or experiences in regards to the Family Protection Bill 2014 that is now before Parliament.
The Crown has concluded its case against South Guadalcanal MP David Pacha this morning at the Magistrate’s Court. The final witness testified for the Crown this morning. He is the sixth witness to testify for the prosecution in the re-trial of Mr Pacha’s case this year.
Youths in the country will join hands with youths from around the world to celebrate the International Youth Day which falls annually on 12 August. Speaking to SIBC News, Youth Development Officer for the Women, Youth and Sports Division of the Honiara City Council Mary Tuhaika says the day will be…
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has maintained it was Solomon Islands turn to lead the Pacific Islands Forum. Prime Minister Lilo and various senior Government officials were in Koror, Palau for the Forum Leaders Summit last week, during which elections for the Forum General Secretary post was…
The NCRA Government has handed over the Prime Minister’s pledge of around $2.9 million to the Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita Province. When he visited Kilu’ufi Hospital on Christmas Day last year, Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo made a pledge of $3 million for the hospital.
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo says Solomon Islands welcomes the US Secretary of State John Kerry’s visit as the country faces various global challenges. Mr Lilo made this statement last Friday upon his return from a four-legged tour to Cuba, Palau, Taiwan and Indonesia.
The final extension of the Omission and Objection period will lapse tomorrow. Chief Electoral Commissioner Polycarp Haununu says the extension is necessary to give all registered voters time to check their names on the Provisional Voters Lists and lodge claims of Omission or Objection if necessary.
