Six cows have died of hunger at a cattle project in West Kwaio, Malaita Province. A worker confirmed the six cows are from the Gono Kukufo Cattle Project in West Kwaio, Malaita Province.
Direct employees of the Helena Goldie Hospital in Munda, Western Province have been supported by a local business man, who donated more than 19-thousand dollars to meet their unpaid efforts over the past two fortnights, after learning of their plight.
Community Leaders in North Malaita want the Government to renovate the Malu’u Court House. SIBC Stringer in the region, John Andrew Kiri reports the call was made after Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer announced the strengthening of local courts and customary lands in the country.
A voter of Kia/Hograno Constituency in Isabel Province Steven Billy has accused their Member of Parliament for illegally employing his sacked CDO, Edwin Ero. Mr. Billy told SIBC News last Friday, it is wrong for the MP Selwyn Riumana to engage Mr.
The Electoral Commission Office has received 17-million dollars from the Government for its Biometric Voters Registration Project. Acting Chief Electoral Officer, Alphonsus Pero told SIBC News the money was released from the Finance Ministry yesterday. Mr.
Teachers Union, SINTA has cancelled its planned boycott of Honiara City Council schools. Industrial Relations Officer, Samson Faisi proposed the boycott for next week, because the Council’s former Chief Education Officer Don Houkura did not vacate office when his term expired in December last year.
The Parliamentary Opposition has accused the Prime Minister of making too many visits to the Rove Police Headquarters, saying it gives the public a wrong impression especially when there are police cases against him.
The Correctional Services of Solomon Islands (CSSI) has today celebrated the graduation of its new officers. A total of 35 correctional officers graduated at a ceremony this morning.
Solomon Islands will join other countries in the world to commemorate World Leprosy Day this weekend. The theme for this year’s World Leprosy Day is, “Joining Forces-Accelerating Progress.” The Leprosy Advocacy Officer at the Ministry of Health, Oliver Mepela says, the commemoration of World…
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has commended the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force for putting emphasis on improving law and order in the country. Speaking during his official visit to the Police Headquarters this week, Prime Minister Lilo said without good law, economic development is…
The Honiara City Council has announced plans to empower school committees of its schools. This is to ensure fair posting of teachers, and to ensure that complaints are dealt with by school committees.
Forum Solomon Islands International has slammed the Honiara City Council’s get-tough-action against its teachers saying it is irresponsible. Honiara City Council Deputy Mayor Eric Tema had previously commented on teachers postings for this year that ‘teachers must understand whatever the Council…
A concerned constituent of Kia, Hagrano, Havulei Constituency in Isabel Province Stephen Billy has accused their Member of Parliament of misusing 3-hundred thousand dollars of the constituency’s tourism funds.
The Leader of Opposition has called on the NCRA Government to urgently allocate funds for the country’s New Voter Registration Project. Dr Derek Sikua made the call after learning that the date proposed to begin the biometric voter registration on Thursday is now delayed, due to a lack of…
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has said the government will continue to pursue developments to improve the Solomon Islands National University and other educational institutions in the country. Mr. Lilo made the statement during a prayer breakfast in Honiara this week.
The Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services has announced it is taking a collaborative approach to manage national security issues.
A South Malaita woman convicted of concealing the birth of her newborn son has been released from jail time because she served her sentence while in custody. The woman gave birth in April last year. Shortly after giving birth, she wrapped the baby in a cloth and put it inside a bag.
A reconciliation ceremony has taken place between the Director of San Isidro Care Centre, Brother George Van der Zant and communities in North West Guadalcanal.
The Sikaiana Community in Malaita Outer Island has received building material to upgrade the islands old clinic building. A spokesperson for the community, Rex Kafo said the material includes roofing iron and cement.
Opposition Leader Dr. Derek Sikua has lashed out on earlier comments made by the Member of Parliament for East Choiseul Manasseh Sogavare. This came after Mr. Sogavare said he was surprised at Dr. Sikua’s call for an enquiry into Moti’s 2007 entry into the country when Dr.
