A workshop to create a Malango Language Dictionary will start in Belaha next week. A statement from the Solomon Islands Translation Advisory Group, SITAG, said Malatoha and Belaha community members will be participating in the workshop in Belaha from 17 to 28 February.
Agriculture Extension officers have been called on to be watchful and resourceful in their dealings with rural farmers. With agriculture accounting for the livelihood and food security of more than 80 per cent of the population living in rural areas, this is critical.
The National Government confirms, it is backing New Zealand’s candidature for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council. Foreign Affairs and External Trade Minister, Hon.Clay Forau made this confirmation on behalf of the Government on the occasion marking the 174th Anniversary of…
The North Malaita region’s Agriculture Office has been called on to assess and assist a family whose food gardens have been buried by a landslide. SIBC Stringer John Kiri reports, Jack Lathalo of Suidara Village returned to his village from Honiara over the weekend only to witness his family garden…
The Parliamentary Opposition has expressed condolences to the family of Mr Trevor Olavae, former Member of Parliament for South Vella La Vella and a passionate tourism entrepreneur.
The Isabel Provincial Premier, James Habu has congratulated IDC Shipping Company on the acquisition of its new boat- MV Onogou. Premier Habu assures the shipping company and the people of Isabel Province, his government supports the sustainability of the shipping service.
Isabel Development Company, IDC, Shipping has made a historic commission of its new ship MV Onogou at Kia Village on Monday. IDC General Manager, Ms Kathy Nori said the decision to commission MV Onogou at Kia Village is to honour one of the founders of the shipping company who is from the…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has signed an agreement to provide funding support to Solomon Islands Women in Business Association members who are doing business in the agriculture sector.
The Renbell Provincial Government says it has approved an application by Pacific Crest to lease the rest of its land in Rennell Island. Renbel Premier Lency Tango says his government signed a lease agreement with Pacific Crest to lease and operate on just over ten hectares of its Lughughi land in…
The Magistrate’s Court has released an eighty-year old grandfather from Isabel Province accused of indecently assaulting his grand daughter from custody this morning. The accused’s lawyer applied for bail because of the accused’s very old age.
Minister for Education Dick Ha’amori says the Government will not seek supplementary funds for scholarships this year following its tough stand to terminate scholarships of poor performing and under loading students.
“Building on quality education and training, the country needs to develop a workforce of Solomon Islanders, ready for jobs at home and overseas.” Permanent Secretary for Development Planning and Aid Coordination, Jeremiah Manele made the statement when he launched the National Human Resource…
The Government has congratulated the Seventh Day Adventist Church on its 100th years anniversary in the Solomon Islands. Speaking at a government-hosted luncheon yesterday to welcome the President of the SDA General Conference Pastor Ted Wilson, Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo said he acknowledges…
The President of the SDA General Conference, Pastor Ted Wilson said the church is grateful for the Solomon Islands Government for providing religious liberty and freedom of conscience for all religion.
The Government has launched a National Human Resources Development and Training Plan that aims to support better employment prospects for the country’s growing youth population.
Police this morning arrested a suspect in relation to a murder incident that occurred at Tetere area in 2011. Police officers carried out an operation after they were alerted of the accused resulting in his arrest early today, near the Nguvia School at Tetere area.
Journalists and media workers from eight countries, including Solomon Islands are taking part in a workshop organised by the Forum Fisheries Agency to raise awareness on the economics of tuna management and development.
The disaster assessment teams deployed to assess communities and areas affected by the recent bad weather in the Guadalcanal Plains have returned. Guadalcanal Provincial Disaster Officer, Herrick Savusia told Unified Voice, the four teams were deployed to the Guadalcanal plains after the floods…
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo says the newly launched Birth Registration Program confirms the fulfilment of the National Coalition for Rural Advancement Government’s Policy No. 4.2.2- which is to develop a demographic and coding bill.
World Leader, President-General of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Pastor Ted Wilson today paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo in Honiara. During the meeting, Prime Minister Lilo welcomed Pastor Ted to the Solomon Islands.
