A high powered delegation from the University of Goroka, UOG, in Papua New Guinea is in Honiara to conduct and witness the university’s first ever offshore graduation in Honiara. A statement from Goroka University says, 64 of its students will be graduating.
While a lot of people are waiting for the government to fix their roads and bridges, people of Naro, West Guadalcanal have taken the initiative to fix the road themselves to cater for their vehicles to reach Honiara city.
Youths in North Malaita are calling on the national government to stand by its promises in terms of national projects for Malaita Province. Being part of the North Malaita Constituency Youth Congress, the youths made the call saying such national projects would engage young people, which would help…
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service, NDMO, has issued a ‘No Tsunami Threat statement’ following a 5.3 magnitude earthquake which struck near 38 Kilometres South west of Honiara at around 25 minutes past One this afternoon.
The National Disaster Management Office, NDMO, has strongly dismissed rumors that the Government will provide “cash grants” as part of a repatriation package to families affected by last month’s flooding.
The councilor for Vavaya Ridge Ward in Central Honiara, Jonathan Zama has decided to move a no-confidence motion against the Honiara City Mayor, Andrew Mua. Freelancer George Atkin reports Mr Zama is moving the motion because Mayor Mua has failed to properly administer the Honiara City Council.
The country’s only national radio, the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation, SIBC has introduced two new mobile numbers for its listeners to text their concerns or requests rather than calling the land-line.
Kilusakwalo Community High School in Central Kwarae, Malaita Province has raised more than five-thousand dollars for flash flood victims. Head Teacher Billy Dau says, the fundraiser is a joint effort between the staff and students of the school.
People of Sahalu Ward on North West Guadalcanal, have questioned the integrity of the tender awarded to ‘Traders Transformation Construction Company for the reconstruction of the stretch of road from Bonege to Lambi.
The head of the Pacific Islands News Association, PINA, has used World Press Freedom Day to call on governments in the region to develop national media associations.
Ministry of the Rural Development (MRD) has organized a historic workshop for its stakeholders in Small Malaita, Malaita Province. Reporting this to SIBC News, Richard Hou says, the purpose of the workshop is to strengthen the Ministry’s relationship with its stakeholders in the area.
The National Spiritual Assembly of Baha’i Faith has elected its new executive. A statement from the Faith say, nine members were elected during a convention of Baha’i delegates from across the Solomon Islands recently.
More than 20 female students from the Divit Rural Training Centre in Visale Northwest Guadalcanal have attended a two day media seminar over the weekend.
Public servants who commute to work on public buses will be urging their union to request the government to provide them with transport. Public servants who form part of long queues of commuters waiting for buses in Honiara every morning, say they are fed up with the poor bus services.
The Honiara City Councilor for Vavaya Ridge Ward in Central Honiara, Jonathan Zama says new telecommunications technologies such as mobiles and mobile banking are digging deep into people’s pockets. He says mobile phones are convenient but at the same time they are very expensive.
International media freedom watchdog Reporters Without Borders has announced its inaugural list of the world’s most courageous journalists. The group released its ‘100 Information Heroes’ list ahead of World Press Freedom Day. The list comprises women and men from 65 nations.
A Burnscreek chief has called on the victims of the flash flood to abide by the laws. Chief Peter Usi made the call following claims that an alleged protest is being planned amongst some of the victims of the flash floods. Speaking to SIBC News, Mr Usi strongly calls on the people to think carefully
The main Matanikau Bridge will be closed at 7pm tonight. A statement from the Ministry of Infrastructure Development yesterday said this is to allow for repair works on damages caused by last month’s floods. The Ministry said the “Upstream Ramp” will be removed tonight during the repair process.
As the repatriation of flood victims continues throughout the week, more families have been given repatriation kits and food supplies to support them during the rehabilitation process.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Clay Forau has delivered food and funds donated by the MSG Secretariat staff in Vanuatu and by his Ministry to the National Disaster Council.
