Administrative failure has caused payment delays of COVID-19 allowance for the National Solomon Islands Nurses Association, (SINA) member. SINA General Secretary, Steve Maitani told SIBC News following recent reports that some disgruntled nurses raised their disappointment over the issue.
Climate action and oceans realities in the Pacific Islands are the focus of the virtual tour by the United Kingdom’s Minister for Pacific and the Environment, Lord Zak Goldsmith.
The Oversight and Implementation Committee of the Economic Stimulus Package is yet to receive a formal letter from the Member of Parliament for East Are’are, Malaita Province, Hon.
The first Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Solomon Islands His Excellency Li Ming, has arrived in Honiara yesterday. A media statement from the Chinese embassy confirmed.
The Magistrate’s Court yesterday acquitted a man charged for spreading false rumours in social media in April this year. Paterson Boso was charged under section 63(a) of the Penal Code for spreading a false rumour about a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the country.
The Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2020 may be contrary to the National Constitution says, Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale. Mr. Wale questions whether the Supplementary Appropriation Bill before Parliament is properly grounded in law. Hon.
The Solomon National University Vice-Chancellor’s (VC) impasse is now before the High Court to review the legality of the decision made by the Trade Dispute Panel (TDP) to suspend Vice-Chancellor Dr. Ganesh Chand.
Fijian Expatriates employed by the Solomon Islands National University might have been working illegally under the country’s Labour Act. The controversial SINU impasse has exposed, that the expatriates have been working without work permits here unless an exemption was given.
The recently reshuffled ministers have taken their oath at the government house in a swearing-in ceremony. The two ministers are Dr Culvick Togamana who was formerly the Minister for Environment, and the former Minister for Health and Medical Services Hon. Dickson Mua.
Two Bougainvilleans have been quarantined at a quarantined at a makeshift site at Kulitanai Police post in the Shortland Islands following a swift police arrest on Wednesday this week.
Plans are currently underway to develop the country’s first-ever colonial history museum in Tulagi, Central Islands Province. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism is now working closely with the Central Islands provincial government to have the proposed project implemented.
The two Guadalcanal female teen athletes have shocked the famous regional and national long distance gold medalist runner Sharon Firisua. In two seperate events, 800m and 3000m race, 12 years old Purity Fakafu of Vaturanga St Francis Anglican Primary school , and 14 years old Rose Pita of Longu…
The Solomon Airlines has operated a cargo flight between Auckland, New Zealand, and Port Moresby on Monday this week. The National Carrier confirmed yesterday after getting approval from Governments of Papua New Guinea and New Zealand.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has received five new medical ventilators from our donor partners today. The Ministry of Health and Medical Services recieved the donation today at the National Referral Hospital.
The 11th Parliament was on special adjournment following a brief meeting this morning. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare Moved a Motion for a Special Adjournment untill Monday 31st August 2020.
Chief of Staff within the Prime Minister’s Office Robson Djokovic is pursuing a civil case in the High Court to determine the legality of his citizenship.
The Henderson Eels F-C has thrashed Laugu United with seven unanswered goals in the opening match of the Telekom S-League, (TSL) this afternoon at the Lawson Tama stadium. Both teams started their match with a high tempo but could not find the back of the net.
Four great matches set for Lawson Tama this weekend LAWSON Tama stadium is anticipated to be jam-packed again as Telekom S-League 2020 season will kick off its round two matches this weekend.
The Solomon Islands Government through its Bushfire Fundraising Committee handed over SDB$1 million thee Australia’s High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Dr Lachlan Strahan.
The government has approved the ratification of the Bunkers Convention recently The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will soon ratify the Convention and allow them to pursue legal actions on oil-spill related issues in the country. Minister for Environment, Dr.
