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Chiefs
ROLE OF LOCAL CHIEFS BOOSTED
The role of local chiefs to strengthen local governance in North Malaita will be more effective from now on. This follows the handing over of six new bicycles to the region’s Panel of Chiefs by the member of Parliament for North Malaita Constituency Hon Jimmy Lusibaea.
30 Aug 2016
Australia
CHIEF SUPPORTED SECURITY DEAL WITH AUSTRALIA
Burns Creek Community leaders support the idea of having Australians Federal Police (AFP) presence on Guadalcanal. Chief Peter Usi says as a Community Leader within the Guadalcanal jurisdiction, he supports the statement made by the Premier for Guadalcanal Province Anthony Veke to facilitate the…
22 Aug 2016
Climate Change
SIX COMMUNITIES COMPLETED CLIMATE CHANGE PLANS
Six Solomon Islands communities have successfully completed mapping out their climate change adaptation plans. The plans are a result of an intensive work in collaboration with rural communities including – Ferafalu in the Malaita Province, Tuwo in the Temotu Province, Santa Catalina in the…
17 Aug 2016
Choiseul Province
KAMAGA COMMUNITY CALLED FOR GOV’T SUPPORT
People of Kamaga Community in East Choiseul are urgently calling on the ruling government to address their contaminated water which is believed to have since claimed three lives leaving many others hospitalised.
15 Aug 2016
Honiara City
RSIPF NUMBERS INCREASING
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has increased its force number after the graduation of 70 new officers last Friday. Speaking during the graduation ceremony, Minister for Police, National Security, and Correctional Services, Stanley Sofu reinforced the importance of recruiting fresh…
15 Aug 2016
Laws
MALU’U POLICE APPLAUDED FOR PROMPT RESPONSE
Members of Bitiama’a Community in North have applauded the prompt response from Malu’u Police to arrest a youth for causing public disturbance last week. The successful arrest of this young man resulted from a close cooperation between the police and community members.
15 Aug 2016
Alcohol/Drugs
ILLICIT DRUG HUB TORCHED
An illegal drug outlet at Silolo near Malu’u in North Malaita was burned down to ashes over the weekend. Head of Silolo Law Enforcement group Mr Wilson Talofunu confirms to SIBC’s Stringer in Malu’u, North Malaita Lensley Kwaimani. Mr. Kwaimani reports.
9 Aug 2016
Infrastructure
EAST MALAITA COULD BE WITHOUT TRANSPORT SERVICES
Deteriorating road conditions in East Malaita could halt transport services in the region. Transport providers in the region complaint, their services will be withheld this week.
8 Aug 2016
Chiefs
SANTA ANA WITHOUT REGISTERED NURSE SINCE MAY.
Chief Henry Siota of Santa Ana, Makira Ulawa province has appealed for a registered nurse be posted at the Santa Ana Rural Health Clinic urgently. Chief Siota says having to go without a registered nurse for the past three months means people’s health has been severely affected.
7 Aug 2016
Crime
POLICE ARREST OVER VIOLENT DISPUTE
The Royal Solomon Islands Police (RSIPF) has made several arrests in relation to a dispute between two communities at Paradise community, Western Province.
5 Aug 2016
Education
LACK OF TEACHERS IN SAMANAGO RAISED PARENT CONCERNS
Samanago School in Shortland Islands is without a Senior Teacher since the beginning of the Academic year, a concerned local claim. Mr. Steven Suki of Samanago village in Fauro, Shortland Islands told SIBC’s Radio Happy Lagoon, more than 60 students of Samanago are deprived of their right to access…
4 Aug 2016
Central Islands Province
16 YOUTHS ARRESTED IN YANDINA FOR VARIOUS CRIMES
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.
4 Aug 2016
Government
GOV’T FAILED SIKAIANA PEOPLE: OPPOSITION
The Parliamentary Opposition Group said the Government has failed the people of Sikaiana which resulted in the death of a child and worrying health concerns of mothers and children on the atoll.
3 Aug 2016
Incidents
THREE MEN ARRESTED, ONE FIREARM RETRIEVED
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has arrested three male suspects and retrieved a firearm over the weekend. This follows a successful response by the Honiara-based Police Response Team and the Auki Police regarding an incident involving threats to Dalgro employees working in North…
26 Jul 2016
Government
SIG & RAMSI TO EMBARK ON COMMUNITY OUTREACH
The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) together with Government officials will embark on a community outreach program throughout the to explain the final elements of RAMSI’s draw-down and Government preparations for RAMSI’s departure during the final 11 months of the mission.
25 Jul 2016
Constituencies
YAM CULTURAL FESTIVAL A UNIFYING EVENT: HOU
The Member of Parliament for Small Malaita, Rick Hou says hosting the Yam Cultural Festival in Small Malaita is anticipated to unite people to the gathering. Mr. Hou told SIBC’s Moddie Nanau in an interview this week. “We see it as culture has a uniting factor, in fact, it will be the first for all
24 Jul 2016
Chiefs
MATAKWALAO CHIEFS TO LAUNCH 5-YEAR LAND PROGRAM
The Matakwalao Council of Chief in North Malaita will launch its five-year program, the Land Dispute Free 2020 this week. The five-year plan is an initiative to assist the National and Provincial Governments to address land disputes in the region.
21 Jul 2016
Government
GOV’T CALLED ON TO HONOUR COMMITMENT WITH KONGULAI
Kongulai Trustees are calling on the National Government to own up to its commitment to meet with landowners of Kongulai to sort out outstanding water issues. This call was made by the Spokesperson of the Kongulai Trustees Mr. Charles Keku Chivili on Distaem Nao Program this morning.
20 Jul 2016
Fisheries
WEST RUSSELL COMMUNITIES CONSERVE MARINE RESOURCES
A ban on marine products is currently in place in three communities in west Russell Islands. They are Karumulun, Marulaun and Baisen communities. Chief George Hensy of Marulaun village told SIBC, the Marine conservation project is a brain child of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources.
12 Jul 2016
Memorial Events
PUBLIC THANKED FOR PEACEFUL CELEBRATIONS
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has acknowledged the public for ensuring a peaceful and safe 38th Independence Celebration. Deputy Police Commissioner Juanita Matanga says, there is no major incident recorded during the celebration.
11 Jul 2016