The largest coconut plantation in Solomon Islands and the southern hemisphere is becoming more vulnerable to the coconut rhinoceros beetle. Stakeholders of Russell Islands Plantation Estate Limited in Central Province are concerned that the plantation could be affected by the invasive pest, which…
An operation to destroy two Vietnamese fishing vessels in Ngella, Central Province turned into a perilous experience that left two men injured. The so-called blue boats were reportedly burnt on Wednesday inside the Mboli Passage as agreed to by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources,…
The biosecurity department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock is sending teams to several islands to confirm and contain the spread of the coconut rhinoceros beetle.
Communities in Yandina township in the Russell Islands are concerned about the risk of a fuel spill from an abandoned ship berthed at the main Yandina wharf.
It is an issue many Solomon Islanders ignore. But just a 90-minute boat ride from the capital, climate change is destroying land and the livelihoods of many islanders. Sea level rises have become a major concern for Russell Islanders, with huge chunks of coastline in the area now washed away.
People of Russell Island in Central Islands Province have questioned the recent directives, allowing bomb disposal activities in the province especially their fishing grounds. A teacher of Hae Primary School Mr. Joseph Tenda has voiced this worry last Friday. Mr.
The Premier of Central Islands Province assures, his Government is on top of Education challenges currently affecting Central Islands province. SIBC visited some communities around Gela last week listening to peoples’ stories on education issues facing them.
The Tulagi Hospital in Central Islands Province is currently operating without a doctor. Assistant Nursing Director John Watemae told SIBC News the hospital has been without a doctor since the beginning of this year. Mr. Watemae says the hospital’s major need now is to have its own doctor.
The Naghotano Primary School, Beuna Vesta of Ngella, Central Islands Province is currently understaffed. This is according to the School Head Master Walter Oligaro in an interview with SIBC Team who is currently touring Central Islands Province. SIBC’s Joseph Gale reports from Naghotano School.
The people of Central Province have questioned their provincial government and the Ngella Constituency Development Office following the delay of national projects in the province.
Two newly commissioned 100 Kilowatts gen sets installed at Tulagi, Central Province, is making a significant difference in the lives of the provincial town’s residence. Power output has increased immensely supplying the entire township.
The Central Islands Provincial Premier Hon. Patrick Vasuni has announced his new Provincial Executive. The new provincial executive was formed within nearly a week after the provincial assembly elected Hon Vasuni as their new premier.
Central Islands Province has a new Premier. He is Hon. Patrick Vasuni, the Provincial Member for Tulagi Ward. Speaker of the Provincial Assembly, John Bosomata told SIBC News his office has received three nominees, one of which was withdrawn before nominations were closed at 12.30 pm today. Hon.
Honiara City has a new Mayor, he is Councilor for Ngossi Ward one, Honourable Andrew Mua. The election held at the Honiara City Chambers was witnessed by 18 Councilors, which included eleven elected councilors of HCC, Parliament Member for East Honiara, Parliament Member for Central Honiara,…
The Provincial Premier of Central Islands Province welcomes the intention of non-executive Members to remove him from the Premier’s post. The non-executive group within the Central Provincial Assembly has lodged a No Confidence Motion notice to the office of the Provincial Speaker.
Central Islands and Honiara police have yesterday successfully arrested 16 youths of Yandina Community for committing various crimes involving disorderly conduct. The arrest is the result of trust and confidence built over time between the police, community and church leaders.
The Provincial Premier for Central Islands Province Hon. Selwyn Mapuli has questioned the diversion of the $1 million fund allocated to construct the British Number One House in Tulagi. Reconstruction of the British Number One House in Tulagi is the National Tourism Project in Central Province.
Three men and three women charged with attempting to murder an elderly man in Ngela, last year appeared this morning at the Magistrate Court. Hubert Hebo, Daniel Koeta, a 17-year-old boy, Clarah Palmer, Ella Maurianibata and Mary Dora are facing one count each of attempted murder.
The Central Provincial Government has supported the National Government’s Peace-building policy initiative. Central Provincial Premier Hon. Selwyn Mapuli made the assurance after a two days Peace-building mainstreaming workshop at Tulagi by Ministry of National Unity, Reconciliation, and Peace…
The Maritime Search and Rescue Unit had launched a rescue operation for a drifting boat which left Honiara yesterday morning for Gela but failed to reach its destination. The boat encountered problems when it’s 60 horsepower engine dismounted off the back of the boat into the sea.
