Dead fish have reportedly washed ashore at Peochakuri coastline in South Guadalcanal. MV Haura at Peochakuri shoreline. Photo Supplied. The fish kills were believed to have been caused by spills of oil from the ill-fated MV Haura that washed ashore at Peochakuri shoreline, purportedly due to engine…
AUD5.2 MILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF GOLD ILLEGAL DEAL Nearly 80 Kilograms of gold worth around AUD 5.2 million (SBD30 million) dollars has been exported out from the Solomon Islands by Asians through local gold dealers license, Primo Kenny and Jeremy Rex of Guadalcanal.
A first group of 160 workers have left the country early this morning to work in Queensland, Australia under the Seasonal Work Program (SWP) and the Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS). The first group left the country at around 7am early this morning travelling by Solomon Airlines.
Commissioner of Police Mostyn Mangau appeals to mini fuel depot owners to consider safety as a paramount responsibility. The Police Commissioner issued this statement after a mini fuel depot owner lost her life as a result of severe burns on her body.
Solomon Islands has the highest number of Hepatitis B patients in the Western Pacific region. Dr. Jackson Rakei National Program Director of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services confirmed this during World Hepatitis Day today in Honiara today.
Two men are still missing at sea after they left Mono in Shortland Islands in a 23 feet Yamaha ray boat powered by a 60-horsepower engine, enroute for Noro, Western Province last week. The two left Mono Island on September 3, 2021 but could not make it to their final journey.
Investigation into the $300,000 missing money from police exhibit has been finalized according to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF). Commissioner Mostyn Mangau could not rule out if a foreigner was involved in the heist but said, police investigation was narrowed to only one person.
Solomon Islands is expected to receive more than one hundred thousand doses of Pfizer vaccine in November this year from the COVAX Facility. This is following the government through the National Therapeutic Committed approval of the vaccines.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the country would reopen its borders if it reaches 80 to 100 percent COVID-19 vaccination coverage. The Prime Minister made the statement in his nation wide address yesterday saying the country cannot afford to stay locked up forever.
Solomon Islands will soon have access to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine which will see children from 12 years of age and pregnant women get vaccinated against COVID-19. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced this in his nation wide address this afternoon.
The National Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) have arrested and charged the Constituency Development Officer (CDO) for Temotu Nende for official corruption today.
A weeklong National education conference opens at Gizo, Western Province today. The education conference brings together heads of education authorities in the country to discuss ways forward for education in the country.
The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) have warned the general population of the Solomon Islands of the endangered species of Beche-de-mer.
Tenakoga School’s two-storey building that was used to accommodate the Forms 4, 5 and 6 Science classrooms including the school’s science laboratory all perished by fire at around 4am this morning.
The health sector has encountered challenges in communication, coordination and logistics during the 36-hour simulation exercise. Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Incident Controller Dr Bainivalu highlighted they also face some challenges in human resources.
Leader of the Opposition Matthew Wale calls on the government to publish the list of beneficiaries under the National Development Fund (NDF) for the years 2019 and 2020.
The National Development Fund (NDF) will only be used for development projects upon application. The government made this clarification after the Leader of Opposition Wale claimed that the Prime Minister’s $200,000 NDF is not for development but for political expediency.
As the clock is ticking towards the expiry date of COVID-19 first dose of vaccine for public servants at midnight tonight, the Solomon Islands Public Employees Union (SIPEU) will be conducting an assessment on public servants in the coming days.
A mentally ill person was among the 20 people who were apprehended during the lockdown last night. Assistant Commissioner Corporate Support, Ian Bara told SIBC News in an interview today. Mr Bara said the person threw a stone at a Police Vehicle in front of the Rove Bulk Shop area.
The Solomon Islands Red Cross Society calls on the general public to respect their vehicles as they are providing much-needed services to communities during the current lockdown.
