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Economy
MALAITA GOV’T TO BOOST COMMUNITY GOVERNANCE
The Malaita Provincial Government will concentrate on strengthening governance in its wards and communities to boost economic activities. Malaita Premier Peter Ramohia made the statement as Malaita Province is among two other provinces with a portion of its population living in poverty according to…
18 Apr 2016
Guadalcanal Province
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL ON MINING EFFECTS
The Good Samaritan Hospital, Guadalcanal Plains, confirms it is yet to receive patients complaining of the unusual diseases associated with the Goldridge Tailings dam spillage.
17 Apr 2016
Disaster
NDMO ADVISED PEOPLE TO LISTEN TO SIBC FOR QUAKE INFO
The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) has advised people to listen to the National Broadcaster for further information, following increased earthquake activities this week.
17 Apr 2016
Environment
HEALTH TEAM STARTED AWARENESS TO GOLD RIDGE COMMUNITIES
A team from the Health Promotion Department within the Ministry of health and Medical Services begins its awareness programs at the Gold Ridge downstream communities. Sister In-charge at the Good Samaritan Hospital Daly Roho confirms to SIBC News who visited the downstream communities yesterday.
15 Apr 2016
Development
DEVELOPMENT, A MAJOR NEED AT THE BORDER
Development is a major need for Fauru, Mono, and Alu which make up Shortland Islands. Mr. Ignatius Gore of Fauru told a touring team from SIBC to Shortlands, development brings positive changes to the livelihood of his people. Mr.
15 Apr 2016
Communication
COMMUNICATION DIFFICULTIES FOR SHORTLAND HIGHLANDERS
Lack of modern communication technology such as mobile phones remains a major obstacle for Aleang villagers, Shortland Islands. A recent visit by SIBC team to the island has proven that a lot of communities are confined only to themselves when it comes to communication technology.
15 Apr 2016
Guadalcanal Province
DREAMCAST DRAMA PERFORMED IN SCHOOLS AND VILLAGES
Fourteen schools and surrounding villages in Honiara and Guadalcanal are being treated to a performance by Dreamcast Drama Group. The performance, which uses drama, songs, dancing and demonstrations, is being performed as part of a Handwashing Campaign coordinated by Ministry of Health…
14 Apr 2016
Environment
DOWNSTREAM COMMUNITIES WARNED OF TAILINGS SPILLOVER
All downstream communities along the Kwara, Tinahula and Matepono rivers, Central Guadalcanal must quickly seek medical attention, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) has advised.
13 Apr 2016
Government
BRING DEVELOPMENT TO US: REMOTE SHORTLANDS COMMUNITY
An elderly woman of Komaliai in the Shortlands Islands has called on the National Government to break its negligence of very remote and isolated communities by bringing developments closer to them.
13 Apr 2016
Crime
BURNS CREEK VOWS TO TACKLE CRIME WITH POLICE
The Burns creek community, East Honiara will work closely with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) to report all unwanted activities. Burns creek Community Chair, John Seti Iromea says this is to ensure people live in a safe and peaceful environment. Mr.
13 Apr 2016
Church
SHORTLANDS CATHOLIC WOMEN’s COUNCIL CONCERNED FOR SECURITY
The Shortlands Catholic Women’s Council appeals on the National Government to post professionally trained police officers along the Solomon Islands – Papua New Guinea common border to ensure maximum security for women and girls on Solomon Islands side of the border.
12 Apr 2016
Environment
COMMUNITIES WARNED OF TAILINGS SPILLAGE
All downstream communities along the Kwara, Tinahula and Matepono rivers in Central Guadalcanal are advised to stop using the rivers until advised by Ministry of Health and Medical Service and the World Health Organisation that it is safe.
11 Apr 2016
Environment
TAILINGS SPILLOVER WORRIES PANGA
Former Guadalcanal Premier Stephen Panga has raised concerns over the Tailing Storage Facility at Gold Ridge, after the continuous heavy fall rain in the past days.
11 Apr 2016
Climate Change
CLIMATE CHANGE A REAL THREAT FOR KARIKI, SHORTLANDS
Climate change impacts are now becoming a real threat for the people of Kariki, Shorland Islands. Kariki Community Village Organizer James Peter told SIBC News, coastal erosion is their number one climate change impact. He describes the impacts as ‘serious’ for the people of Shortland Islands.
2 Apr 2016
Church
EAST, WEST & DOSIO CONCLUDED EASTER CELEBRATIONS
East and West Are’are along with Dosio associations in Malaita province have successfully concluded their Easter Convention over the weekend. Held annually and started by their forefathers back in the 80’s, the Convention brought together groups from around East and West Are’are as well as the…
30 Mar 2016
People
PEACEFUL EASTER FOR MALAITA PROVINCE.
Malaita Province, one of the populated provinces in the country, has experienced a peaceful Easter celebration. Confirming this to SIBC News, Provincial Police Commander for Malaita Province Alfred Uiga says people have truly celebrated with the true meaning of Easter.
30 Mar 2016
Church
NILA ENDED EASTER CELEBRATIONS ON HIGH NOTE
Hundreds of Christians from around Shortland Islands have successfully wrap up their Easter celebration at Nila Parish today. SIBC’s Gina Maka reports, Father Peter Lalaegalo of Nila Parish during his sermon urged Christians to pursue Christ’s moral values and forsake their wicked ways.
29 Mar 2016
Crime
PUBLIC WARNED AGAINST USING FALSE NUMBER PLATES ON VEHICLES
The Police Commissioner has warned the public against using false number plates on vehicles. Commissioner Frank Prendergast says RSIPF officers recently detected some vehicles with false number plates on the Honiara roads. Mr. Prendergast warns, this is a serious offence.
28 Mar 2016
Mining
GCIL ALREADY LICENSED TO DEWATER DAM
Permanent Secretary of the Environment Ministry, Dr. Melchior Mataki says his ministry has already issued a license to the Gold Ridge Mining Company to start to dewater the Goldridge tailings dam. He says the license has been issued several weeks ago.
21 Mar 2016
Constituencies
ROAD FOR CENTRAL KWARA’AE HIGHLANDERS
The highlands people of Central Kwara’ae in Malaita Province will now have a 10 Kilometre road, which, when completed will connect them to Auki, the provincial capital along the coast.
14 Mar 2016