The reopening of Avu’avu airstrip on the Weather Coast of Guadalcanal is among top priority needs for the surrounding communities. Concerned Haimarao resident Dominic Alebua says the Weather Coast people are in dire need to see Solomon Airline resume flight services to Avu’avu airstrip. Mr.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services together with the Honiara City Council Health Division have received positive responses from members of the public regarding their mass immunisation awareness program last week.
Communities of Vatukulau ward in South Guadalcanal have expressed their gratitude over the current renovation work done to their Kuma rural health clinic. The clinic serves more than ten communities in the region.
The National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) is currently establishing communications with Ghatokae community in the Western Province. The community was reportedly affected by the 7.0 magnitude earthquake last week.
Chiefs of Ward 17 in East Kwaio, Malaita Province, have successfully launched their newly formed Uru Council of Chiefs for Change at Atoifi Station. The council is formed purposely to address various development issues in East Kwaio. Mr.
Chiefs and Leaders in North Malaita are imposing tough measures for kwaso producers and consumers in their communities. SIBC Stringer Mr. John Andrew Kiri reports, tougher penalties are imposed after noticing the majority of incidents in their communities are connected to liquor influence.
Many community leaders in the country have appreciated the newly launched radio awareness program on law and order issues of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF). The program is being presented by the RSIPF Head of Departments both in Honiara and those in the provinces.
The Makira Ulawa provincial disaster officer, Ruth Timauku has confirmed that out of 20 wards in the province 17 have reported facing difficulties as a result of the dry season. Mrs.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has held successful meetings with the Chiefs of East Honiara this week to talk about its new crime prevention model.
Rendova Island has successfully established its Council of Chiefs after a traditional governance empowerment workshop at Lokuru Village last week. The name of the council is “Rendova Tetepare Council of Chiefs.” The Ministry of National Unity, Reconciliation and Peace (MNURP) says, this year, its…
A team from the Japanese Grassroots and Human Security Assistance Project has visited Ailali Village in North Malaita last weekend. The visit is to assess and inform Ailali Community about a proposed community clinic to be developed for the under privileged communities around Ailali.
The current dry weather may force the Nafinua Clinic in East Malaita to close its doors. Early this week SIBC’s Charlie Salini reports, Nafinua Clinic Senior Officer, Mrs Jelna Zama says water supply at Nafinua Clinic has been rationed to evenings only.
The Provincial Police Commander for Temotu Province is embarking on a pro-active crime prevention strategy for 2016. Frank Menesa took over the new Police Provincial Commander three weeks ago and has began implementing the strategy He says the strategy is basically to instill confidence in the…
Tuwo community on Fenualoa Island, Temotu province now have access to basic water resource to improve their health, sanitation and quality of life. This was possible through the Solomon Islands Water Sector Adaptation Project (SIWSAP) under the Ministry of Mines, Energy, and Rural Electrification.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) National Community Policing team will be conducting an education awareness talk with members of the Kakabona and Koltoha villagers tomorrow, Sunday.
West Kwaio, Malaita Province is the latest region to be hard-hit by the effects of the El-Nino. West Kwaio elder Mr. David Gosia confirms, their water source and food crops are badly affected.
Jejevo community in Isabel province is yet to receive its disaster food supplies after assessments have concluded. The community is still experiencing food shortage, months after Cyclone Raquel devastated their livelihood and left. Community Leader, Mr.
Malaita’s Northern region now faces low water pressure – a direct phenomenon of the current severe dry weather. The drought has affected people’s water sources. SIBC News North Malaita stringer John Andrew Kiri reports, in some communities, water supply is drying up.
The Honiara City Council (HCC) Vector Borne Disease Control Team indoor spraying program is progressing well in selected areas within the Honiara City. Three six member teams are currently deployed to selected areas by the Honiara City Council (HCC) Vector Borne Disease Control Program to undertake…
A week long business training began in Ofu, North Malaita. Funded by the Ministry of Commerce, the training aims to improve rural standard of living and reduce poverty level. It is facilitated by the Tefila Marketing and Enterprises Development Centre.
