A leader of the Solomon Islands contingent to the Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival in Papua New Guinea has passed away. In a service message through SIBC, the Minister, Permanent Secretary and staff of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announce, the late John Tahinao, Director of Culture,…
Economic Ministers of the Pacific Islands Forum will gather for the 18th Forum Economic Ministers Meeting, FEMM in Solomon Islands this week. Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, PIFS, Tuiloma Neroni Slade says this year’s FEMM will deliberate on policy options to Strengthen…
The implementation of the decision by the Solomon Islands Government for a limited re-introduction of lethal firearms into the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, RSIPF is progressing well.
Pan Oceanic Bank, POB, is inviting members of the public to witness and celebrate its grand opening next Friday. Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Nihal Kekulawela, says the public is welcome to celebrate the birth of a local bank in the country.
A chief from Central Guadalcanal, Joe Vari claims that certain individuals are rubbishing the recently signed Tina River Hydro Project to gain support for their own political interests. Chief Vari is from the Pochebolo tribe, one of the core tribes who signed the agreement.
The Honiara City Council has put a halt order on occupying the controversial Sol Plaza at Town Ground in Honiara. The issue was discussed today during the City Council’s talk back show on its Town and Country Planning Act and Building Ordinance.
The Minister for Police and Correctional Services, Chris Laore will introduce the new Parole Board to the Correctional Services Executive next week. Minister Laore made the announcement yesterday, during the opening of new Correctional Service staff houses at Naha in Honiara.
The Ministry of Development Planning and Aid Coordination, MDPAC, wants Ministries to develop priorities for the Government’s overall medium term development plan.
The Australian High Commission’s First Secretary, Robin Perry has praised the Correctional Services Solomon Islands as one of RAMSI’s big success stories, saying it is a key pillar for the administration of justice in Solomon Islands.
The Honiara City Council has begun its advocacy program via its recently launched Communications Bureau, with an extensive talk back shows on ‘Building Ordinance’ today.
Motorists, vehicle owners and pedestrians should expect police on Honiara roads as operations to address traffic congestion in the capital begins. Traffic congestions have become a daily hiccup on city streets as vehicle imports continue to increase.
Increases in criminal activities in North Malaita is being blamed on a rise in marijuana use among youths in the area. SIBC’s Stringer in Mbita’ama, John Kiri reports a concerned parent, Martin Kako, says the issue is causing great concern among parents and families in the area.
The Pan Oceanic Bank, POB, Ltd the country’s newest financial institution is set to open its doors to the public next Friday. Chief Executive Officer, Nihal Kekulawala confirms this to SIBC News.
The European Union, EU, has announced its future support towards Civil Society Organisations, CSO, in Solomon Islands. The announcement was made during the commemoration of the Development Service Exchange’s 30th anniversary Monday this week.
The Correctional Services of Solomon Islands, CSSI, has opened eight of its new staff houses under a ten years program today. The new houses were managed by Reeves International under the RAMSI Solomon Islands Infrastructure partnership facility with the CSSI Infrastructure team.
The Australian High Commission’s First Secretary, Robin Perry has praised the Correctional Services Solomon Islands as one of RAMSI’s big success stories.
More business houses are encouraged to apply for corporate stalls at this year’s Trade Expo. Chairman of Trade Expo, Redley Raramo made the call yesterday.
Guadalcanal provincial police have arrested two suspects, one for a murder case in 2012 at Reko village, Northeast Guadalcanal and another for an arson incident at Talaura village, Tasimboko.
The National Provident Fund, NPF board, is seriously evaluating the possibility of opening an investment bank for its members. Talking to members of the media on future investments, NPF Board Chairman Baoro Laxton Koraua says his board has been carrying out feasibility studies on this for nearly…
The Joint Civil Society Group, JCSG, is calling on the government and responsible authorities to immediately investigate a failed Non-Directional Beacons, NDB, provincial airports rehabilitation project.
