Opposition Leader Dr Derek Sikua called on the Prime Minister to clarify today’s headline of the Solomon Star and Island Sun alleging that the government is facing a crisis in its 2014 budget.
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has announced new actions the government will take to improve the establishment and growth of small business enterprises in the country.
East Fataleka M-P Steve Abana has filed an application to stay an order by the High Court for him to pay more than half a million dollars to a Silas Fakani. The order resulted in an enforcement order from the Court in which Mr Abana’s two vehicles were seized last week after he failed to
The High Court has sentenced a man in his mid-forties to 2 years six months in jail for attempting to rape and indecently assaulting his teenage step-daughter. The man was convicted on two counts of attempted rape and one count of indecent assault after pleading guilty.
Work to upgrade and rehabilitate the Ringgi Wharf on Kolombangara Island in Western Province begins today. In a statement from the Asian Development Bank ,ADB, said the construction involves replacing the existing timber wharf with a larger, reinforced concrete one.
Deputy Director of Culture, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Dennis Marita, has described string band music as historical and unique to Solomon Islands.
Solomon Airlines will close its Rennell service at the end of this week. Solomon Airlines’ General Manager Operations and Commercial, Gus Kraus says the airline is shutting down its Rennell operations until a new agent can be identified and appointed.
The Honiara City Council begins its 7-Meter-By- Law inspection today. Honiara City Council Chief Health Inspector, George Titiulu said the litter inspection program will cover the whole of Honiara City. Inspector George says HCC will penalise residents who fail to comply with the litter law.
The severe North Malaita road condition has gotten worse. SIBC News stringer for North Malaita,John Andrew Kiri reports students and sick people now have to walk long distances to clinics or schools as vehicles can no longer be used on the current bad road condition.
Honiara City Council has warned Government Ministries to clean up their compounds or face possible charges. City Mayor Andrew Mua said as the litter law comes into force, all Government Ministries should abide by the litter law.
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has singled out Isabel as one of the most progressive and dynamic provinces critically involved in shaping the national development agenda. Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo says its chain of accomplishments deserves national commendation.
Director of the Department of Trade in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Barrett Salato has refuted claims by the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry, SICCI, that the department is not providing adequate consultative mechanisms for the private sector in trade…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force is urging parents and responsible authorities to assist address unwanted behaviors in the country’s youth population.
A former politician has said he wants the country’s education system overhauled, as it tends to focus more on the academic aspect than the realities of life people live. Kamilo Teke told SIBC News, the education system should focus on preparing students for practical work.
The Government has signed a cooperation agreement with the International Finance Corporation to expand I-F-C’s operation in the country. A government statement says the agreement was signed by Foreign Affairs Minister Clay Forau and IFC’s Regional Manager for the Pacific Gavin Murray.
The Police recorded a low crime rate this week, says Acting Police Commissioner Juanita Matanga. Speaking at her press conference today, the Acting Police Commissioner said police attended to 42 reported cases – where 26 were arrested, and 14 were held in Custody.
Member of Parliament for South-East Choiseul Manasseh Sogavare has commended the Parliamentary standing committees for involving people in Parliament’s decision making processes.
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry, SICCI, is concerned at the lack of support for the private sector in major Trade Negotiation consultation process.
Three employees of Sol Brew Company Limited will stand trial at the Magistrate’s Court on 21 April for allegedly stealing 35 cartons of beer in July last year. The trial date was fixed after a short pre-trial conference yesterday.
Bank South Pacific, BSP, announces a new senior management appointment in its International Business and Operations Unit. Giddings Qiqo now takes on the role of Manager Operations and International Business, overseeing the bank’s International Business services to the community.
