Chairman of the Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC), Sir Frank Kabui has described the Anti-Corruption Commission as a tiger without teeth in the battle against corruption.
Caretaker Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare reaffirmed Solomon Islands recognition and respect for the One China Principle last night during a celebration marking the Chinese lunar year of the dragon in Honiara.
In a landmark event, Solomon Islands has seen the official launch of the Right to Information (RTI) initiative. The project is a collaborative effort between the University of The South Pacific (USP) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) under the ‘Strengthening Anti-corruption,…
As a care- taker government, it is important to note that the care- taker government will not engage in any major policy decisions. This is crucial to understand and comprehend given that at this time as a country we have a care- taker Prime Minister and care- taker ministers to take us to the…
Australia is pleased to provide the Solomon Islands Government with AUD 4 million (approx. SBD 21.6 million) in funding to support its 2024 Budget. Australia’s funding is delivered in partnership with the Ministry of Finance and Treasury to support the Solomon Islands Government to meet its…
An injured victim was unconsciously bashed by thieves and was hit by a vehicle when trying to run across the road at the Bahai area. The deceased later died at the National Referral Hospital.
FORMER Leader of Opposition Matthew Wale says the current state of our roads in Honiara reflects that of a sick government and an ailing economy. Wale said road conditions under the leadership of the former DCGA are the worst in history.
Eight officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Department successfully completed a two-week training yesterday.
Caretaker Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare hailed Choiseul Province for the initiative it took some years ago to codify its customs and traditions, however, the incumbent PM also called for its review.
Solomon Islands will welcome beauty pageants from Pacific Islands states on its shores after winning the bid to host the 2025 Miss Pacific Islands Pageant in Honiara. The bid was presented on behalf of the country by Ms.
SOLOMON Noni Corporation Ltd has made a historical breakthrough into the USA market, the world’s largest economy after exporting 40 tons of noni juice to Los Angeles. 40 tons of noni were exported at the beginning of this month and 80 more tons to be exported in the next few months. The 40 tons of
Solomon Islands must learn to discern its real friends when it comes to genuine development. Caretaker Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare sends out this strong reminder as Solomon Islands is becoming a point of strategic interest in the global geo-political power play.
Young writers at Dreamcast, a Honiara-based arts and social change enterprise, participated in a writing workshop at Honiara hotel, last week. In partnership with Plan International Australia, the group is developing a Children’s Television (TV) Show under the second phase of the “Story Time and…
More women in Solomon Islands are venturing into online business to market their products. Increased access to the internet and smartphones has led to the emergence of more women-led businesses on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
Rehabilitating and restoring Mangrove forests is a major task for communities in Langalanga Lagoon, Malaita Province. As a population known for living on artificial islands and dependent on marine resources, the community has gradually witnessed the loss of mangroves over the past decades.
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit are undergoing a two-week training facilitated by Japan’s Ammunition College, Self-Defence Force and the Ministry of Defence.
Empowering women with knowledge is a priority for the White River Working Committee in West Honiara. The sub-committee for women held its first fortnightly awareness session yesterday evening at the White River Police Station, under the topic “Understanding Emotions”.
The Honiara City Council (HCC) direct employees have received a 5 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) in their salaries effective from 1st January 2024. The 5 percent COLA was passed by the city council late last year in December 2023.
The Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) is proposing a new planning bill. Permanent Secretary (PS) for the National Planning Ministry Susan Sulu in an exclusive interview with SIBC said the proposed Planning Bill aims to provide a strong legal base for planning…
The Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) is currently reviewing the National Development Strategy (NDS) launched in 2016. With a timeline from 2016 to 2035, the National Development Strategy (NDS) outlines the broad objectives for development and how the country would…
