The historic fifty-six successful applications for dual citizenship have been approved by the Solomon Islands Citizenship Commission. This is following the commencement of the Dual Citizenship Act 2018, a statement from the Government Communication Unit Confirmed.
The Gold Ridge Mining Ltd (GRML) refutes SIBC News article titled “Gold Ridge open pit mine turns into an underground mine”, describing it as misleading.
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has warned the public and communities of the currently circulating counterfeit notes. A statement from CBSI said it has received reports of counterfeit $100 notes with Serial No: A/10 297315 seized by a business firm operating in Honiara.
The Gold Ridge Mining operations has turned from an open pit mine to an underground mining. This came after last year’s drillings at the mine site which revealed interesting findings of valuable gold found under the current pit. Director of mines Nicholas Biliki told SIBC News. Mr.
The Solomon Islands Maritime Authority revealed they have concrete evidence that the oil spill in Graciosa Bay in Temotu Province was committed deliberately.
What started off as a small drama theatre group in 2005 in Tuvaruhu Community, Central Honiara which advocates on issues affecting the country today has became one of the leading Theatre Groups in Solomon Islands.
The decision to quit the Pacific Islands Forum by the five Micronesian countries could potentially undermine Padific diplomacy. Director of the Center of Pacific Islands Studies at the Manoa University, Hawaii, Dr. Tarcicus Kabutalaka told a 531pi radio interview.
The Solomon Islands is expecting to receive a new Patrol boat from Australia, May this year. The boat will be named Patrol Boat Taro. This is to replace Patrol Boat Auki which is currently out of service.
The United Liberation Movement for west Papua has paid tribute to the late Sir Paul Tovua. In a statement, ULMWP leader and spokesperson, Dr. Jacob Rumbiak described Sir Paul as a fearless national leader and one of the founding fathers of the Melanesian block.
The five Micronesian member states of the Pacific Island Forum decided to quit their membership in PIF. This was in response to the organisation’s appointment of a Cook Islander as the new Secretary General last week.
A Senior statement, and the only surviving founding fathers of the Solomon Islands Sir Paul Joseph Tovua was brought to the National Parliament for a State Funeral yesterday.
A foreign bulk carrier MV QUEBEC arrived in the country late last month had spilled tons of Heavy Oil Fuel, (HFO) at the Historical Graciosa Bay, Temotu Province.
One of the country’s Statesmen and founding fathers, the late Sir Paul Tovua was call to rest 3.58 pm this afternoon at the National Referal Hospital. In his condolence message, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare described Sir Paul as a “Giant of man.” “The Solomon Islands bade farewell to a Giant of…
The Varivao Holdings Ltd will starts buying Kava on Wednesday and Thursday next week. Varivao Holdings General Manager Banjamin Hageria told SIBC news. Mr. Hageria said he is preparing to export the first 7 tons later this month to Kiribati.
Oil spillage from MV Tremax, an old tuna boat, that sank off Lata wharf in Temotu Province a decade ago is starting to destroy the marine environment there. Residents of Lata and other surrounding communities have raised this concern. One of them-Mr Cedric Takilma Williams spoke to SIBC News today.
Over 3-hundred thousand dollars One Link Pacifica money have been removed from the Police Exhibit room. Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau revealed this to local journalists today, saying this was the money retrieved from the controversial One Link Pacifica money laundering Scheme earlier.
The Government through the Ministry of Finance has concluded a loan and grant negotiation of over 1-hundred seventy million US dollars with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Honiara last week.
The dead body of the 25 years old male person discovered, floating at sea in the Kokosu area of Noro Township, Western Province has been identified by relatives and is now laid to rest.
Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) retreat for Pacific leaders is set for tomorrow via zoom to appoint a new PIF Secretary General. This was after the current Secretary General Dame Meg Taylor’s tenure lapsed last year.
